mmukav
Apr-13-2004, 9:41am
Just wanted to give you all an update on my A9-with the crack in the fingerboard. Gibson repaired the crack perfectly, and set-up the mando great(better than when I got it!). It was done quickly, and returned promptly. They also addressed the issue with the finish, which was great. (as you know, I posted some harsh comments about the finish on the A9 and F9.)
Well, the boys(and girls) at Gibson, and my fellow mando lovers on this site have set me straight. When I got the mandolin back and played it for a while, I remembered why I bought Gibson. This mando sounds great. Wonderful tone, great bark, sparkling highs, it's easy to play. IMHO it blows anything in it's price range away! I do now understand why the finish is the way it is, to improve tone and reduce cost, and I'm tryin' like heck to keep my fingers off the top when I play. But if it does wear more, I will consider myself in the good company of players like Bill Monroe and Sam Bush. So if anyone is looking for a mandolin in the $1200 range new, the Gibson A9 has to be at the top of your list. Charlie, Joe and Sherrie at Gibson were all great, and I'm proud to be a Gibson owner! Mike
Well, the boys(and girls) at Gibson, and my fellow mando lovers on this site have set me straight. When I got the mandolin back and played it for a while, I remembered why I bought Gibson. This mando sounds great. Wonderful tone, great bark, sparkling highs, it's easy to play. IMHO it blows anything in it's price range away! I do now understand why the finish is the way it is, to improve tone and reduce cost, and I'm tryin' like heck to keep my fingers off the top when I play. But if it does wear more, I will consider myself in the good company of players like Bill Monroe and Sam Bush. So if anyone is looking for a mandolin in the $1200 range new, the Gibson A9 has to be at the top of your list. Charlie, Joe and Sherrie at Gibson were all great, and I'm proud to be a Gibson owner! Mike