There is a really good-looking Gibson A-4 in the classifieds. I think it’s from about 1924. $5000.
I recently bought a 1915 A-4, had it refretted and set up beautifully. I have less than $3000 in it.
Besides the truss rod in the Loar-period instrument, is there really a lot of difference between these mandolins? I’m specifically curious about the sound comparison. I love my ‘15 A-4 and it’s hard to imagine one that sounds a lot better.
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