J Bovier A Style Round Hole

[Petrus]

It's not indicated what model this is ... A4 possibly? It seems like a good deal but I don't know much about Bovier.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/J-Bovier-A-M...n/181680563162

[darrylicshon]

It has been listed a few times, it was $499 but no one bid on it , i don't know much about it but i like my J Bovier but it is an f style and his newest verson. I have been watching it hoping i could come up with the money i don't have an oval hole right now , if you buy it post some sound or video. Good Luck

[CWRoyds]

That is an older model, but it should be pretty good mandolin.
If you want an oval hole sound, it is probably a good buy.
I think this is the same model being played in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSjoadzEtAw

I understand that they have gotten better and better over time though.
Personally, I would get a new one, but I prefer F-hole mandolins.

You can get an A5-T for about the same price.
http://www.themandoshop.com/jbovier-...SG-123114.html

Or an A5-S for a little more
http://www.themandoshop.com/jbovier-...pre-order.html

I would go for the F5-T
http://www.themandoshop.com/jbovier-...-pre-oder.html

[Petrus]

It doesn't appear to be a "screamin' deal" then so I'm not in a hurry. I'm sort of leaning toward an Eastman or Loar. I already have an oval A type. I may just save up for something higher end. I figured someone else here may be interested though.