what do you think of them ?, how rare are they & are there any for sale any were.
what do you think of them ?, how rare are they & are there any for sale any were.
They were sold for a short period of time and as I recall the folks that had them loved them. Here are some old threads to peruse while you're waiting for an answer.
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
I purchased a 2009 Jam Master A several months ago now, probably last fall and I really like. I was stepping up from a The Loar LM-520 VS and as soon as I had it in my hands I new, imo at least, it was the real deal.
I probably paid pretty close to what the original owner did new but compared to what's out there I think it was a deal. There just aren't many changing hands. Not sure what that means really. There is a Jam Master Owner group but my post announcing my purchase was the last one. No activity since. Wished I could be more help!
Gibson Jam Master A #56
Kentucky KM-1500 89302
Kentucky KM-505
I hope you get one so I won't feel so alone.
Gibson Jam Master A #56
Kentucky KM-1500 89302
Kentucky KM-505
I think I seen some on Reverb? Check there and if not place an add here in the classifieds, someone will reply I'm sure.
HELLO Hello hello, is there anybody (out) there.
Correction, I acquired my JMA in March 2019, not last fall.
Gibson Jam Master A #56
Kentucky KM-1500 89302
Kentucky KM-505
Photos please!
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very nice jam master A. that would be the one for me.
Are the "Jam Masters" the 9 series of Gibson's like the A model-A-9, or the F model-F-9?
There are A and F Style Jam Masters.
This pretty much sums it up!
https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/t...-vs-Jam-Master
Gibson Jam Master A #56
Kentucky KM-1500 89302
Kentucky KM-505
Thanks, I thought they were the same models-well they are pretty close, but different specs-sounds great for a no frills F or A-5!
kind of looks like an Eastman 305, but Super charged. what's not to like.
I actually had an Eastman 305. Very nice mandolin. As I think back maybe the neck was a little thin for me. I just never seemed to reach for it.
Gibson Jam Master A #56
Kentucky KM-1500 89302
Kentucky KM-505
Mike if you want to play something with a real slim neck, try a Baldwin ODE model C banjo from 1980 or 81.
Last edited by mandolin tony; Aug-17-2019 at 8:07pm. Reason: repeated same word
I think Dave Harvey ought to consider reviving the "Jam Master" models (A and F), even if Gibson can't use that particular name for them any more...
I don't think many people liked the name anyway.
Gibson Jam Master A #56
Kentucky KM-1500 89302
Kentucky KM-505
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