Re: Weber Models
I dunno much about these days...that is, the ones AFTER B. Weber left his company to others.
I have a Fern, 2007, that I returned to Bruce for a Stainless Steel fret job and re-gradation of top and back plates and refinish in 2012. It is a very fine mandolin in all ways. Big, loud, clear and oh-so-well defined in tone. It compares nicely with the Gilchrist A3 I own.
I'd say earlier Weber mandolins will be a safe bet.
Billy
p.s. While Bruce had it in his shop in 2012 re-shaping the plates he informed me the top was cedar! From what I understand about cedar, this one is different. It has Gobs of sustain and forward volume, a very specific definition of note quality, a great sounding mandolin. And dang pretty to boot!! See the pictures on my web site...
http://www.billypackardmandolin.com/themandolins.html
Billy Packard
Gilchrist A3, 1993
Stiver Fern, 1990
Weber Fern, 2007
Gibson F4 Hybrid #1, D. Harvey 2009
Gibson 1923 A2
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