1985 Flatiron A5 Artist v. 2006 Poe A5

[mandocreek]

Quick comparison of my A5's. X-braced Flatiron vs. tone bar braced Poe.
Amateur recording using a pair of Rode NT5's into Scarlett 2i2.
Excuse my playing, but gives an idea of the differences in tone.

[George R. Lane]

I found the Flatiron to have a more woody tone and the Poe to be a little brighter. Both of them sound really good. If I had to choose I would take the Flatiron.

[mandocreek]

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George, I believe that you may be a little biased, as you live in the beautiful state in which my Flatiron was born ;) I agree with your assessment concerning the tone, but the Poe is the one that I usually play these days. Other than sounding fantastic (in my opinion), It is the most comfortable mando that I have ever picked up. The radiused fretboard on the Poe has me spoiled now as well...

[mandocreek]

Link to sound file as well:

https://app.box.com/files/0/f/8038799289/1/f_66559638421