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    Default people who have Gibson jam master mandolins.

    what do you think of them ?, how rare are they & are there any for sale any were.

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    Default Re: people who have Gibson jam master mandolins.

    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.
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    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!
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    I hope you get one so I won't feel so alone.
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    Default Re: people who have Gibson jam master mandolins.

    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.

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    HELLO Hello hello, is there anybody (out) there.

    Correction, I acquired my JMA in March 2019, not last fall.
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    Photos please!
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    very nice jam master A. that would be the one for me.

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    Default Re: people who have Gibson jam master mandolins.

    Are the "Jam Masters" the 9 series of Gibson's like the A model-A-9, or the F model-F-9?

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    There are A and F Style Jam Masters.

    This pretty much sums it up!

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    Default Re: people who have Gibson jam master mandolins.

    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!

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    They use some pretty nice wood on them too imo!

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    kind of looks like an Eastman 305, but Super charged. what's not to like.

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    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.
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    Mike if you want to play something with a real slim neck, try a Baldwin ODE model C banjo from 1980 or 81.
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    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...

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    Default Re: people who have Gibson jam master mandolins.

    I don't think many people liked the name anyway.
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