You might be able to make this mando into a decent instrument with another $1500. Gibson really kind of reached their nadir in instrument finishes and this f-12 may have may have on of gibson's "extra heavy toneguard finishes". Some good luthier may have some thoughts of a newfinish, regraduating the top or other tricks of the trade that could make the "12" sound better. After all the instrument has at least 50 or more year old wood hidden under the heavy laquer finish. It is at least worth a good look! also remember that even a prewar loar may not sound up to snuff after sitting aroud unplayed for so many years.Good luckRSB
From: [email protected] Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:49:25 +0100 Subject: F12 To: [email protected] Hey all you taterbuggers I have stumbled across a 1961 Gibson F12 going for around 1500 bucks. I haven't had a look at it, but it's apparently mint. Is this potentially a good deal, assuming that it sounds like a mandolin and not like a brick? Best Robin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Taterbugmando" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/taterbugmando?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Taterbugmando" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/taterbugmando?hl=en.
