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bradeinhorn
Nov-14-2005, 8:00pm
Hi,
Wondering what a fair sale price for a 1995 gibson a-5 is (sn6520029).
It has some nicks and finish wear, though it plays excellently.
I know it was one of the last ones made in bozeman, montana, before the factory moved if that makes a difference.
Anyone have a clue?
If I've put this in the wrong category, please move it.
thanks,
Brad
bradeinhorn@hotmail.com
347-678-3650
Greenmando
Nov-14-2005, 8:56pm
Hi Brad
Off hand, I think the serial number says it's a 1996 model.
I think that a '95 A5 Gibson should demand at least $1400, or there about.
You might want to remove your personal info off your signature, we have often been spammed alot by posting such. You will be better protected by letting people contact you thru the channels, such as they are. You might want to include your band as a hyperlink to spread the word, # www.cobblehillbillies.com (http://www.cobblehillbillies.com/)
cheers, Tom
Greenmando
Nov-14-2005, 8:59pm
Or as The Cobble Hillbillies (http://www.cobblehillbillies.com/)
bradeinhorn
Nov-15-2005, 7:23am
Hi,
thanks for the info - you think one even in the above described condition could get that?
Brad
Ken Berner
Nov-15-2005, 9:06am
The Gibson A5-L is a great mandolin, in my honest, humble opinion. A friend of mine owns one of the last from Montana, also; he obtained it from a dealer for $1,525. I saw one for sale not long ago for $2,600, but do not know if it has sold for that figure. If you could purchase one for $1,400, you had best not let any grass grow under your feet, as it should sell quickly. Be sure to get plenty of approval time in the event your ears don't cotton to it. When equipped with medium strings, I think it should sound at least as good as any "A" out there!
Ken Berner
Nov-15-2005, 1:49pm
Back again . . . check out Gruhn's web site for a few Gibson A5-L mandolins; you won't care for the prices, though. At any rate, you will get to see some darn nice instruments, but forget the $1,400 wishes!
Is that what you liked at Mando Bros today?
pickinNgrinnin
Nov-15-2005, 2:27pm
The Gibson A5 is a stripped down version of the A5-L and should be priced considerably below the A5-L.
ab4usa
Nov-15-2005, 2:44pm
Charles Johnson has a '95 A5G listed for $1,950.00