I know nothing about this 315, I just saw it and thought I’d post a link:
ebay.com/itm/161000324796
Gonna buy....just a few Q's
Don’t know if you have any intrest in it or not but I listed in my earlier post that I have a 515 that I was using for my backup, I really like it , it is a great looking and sounding instrument, by far the best import I’ve ever heard outside of some of the high end Kentuckys. It has just had a professional setup done just a short time back complete with new Martin strings . I have played it a good bit and it is not in “like new” condition. It is however very nice . I have a top of the line Hard Case with it and a strap. The neck is small , same as on my Pricetone. It is very user friendly, action is medium/low fret pressure is light. It is easy to play. Serial number is 2012.
The only reason I am considering selling it is that I just acquired a vintage 1948 Gibson that is SWEET.
If you think you might be interested reply here and I’ll send you my email address
PM sent.
That’s a pretty back!
I also have a 515 that doesn’t get played much anymore but I’m not ready to part with it yet. Bought it new 6 years ago and it’s been a good mandolin. I would definately consider the one above if you can get it for a fair price. Hey Kagey what is that an '07 model? My serial # is 2074.
Hopefully, Kagey and I aren’t that far apart (distance). Seriously looking at his instrument.
It is a 07, didn’t buy it until late 09, it had sat in a box in the local music store up until then. Owner had never put it on display. I thought I’d found “excaliber” when he showed it to me!!! :mrgreen:
Well, after talking to Kagey (PM’s) and getting a warm & fuzzy feeling, I’m buying his 515.
A farmer, grasser AND a fellow hunter? No-brainer.
Thanks for all of your replies. Looking forward to getting the Eastman and completely humbling myself.
Congrats!
Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together? Very smart move.
Sniff Sniff 
Just pulled the old Eastman out and played a very Soulful rendition of “Bury me Beneath the Willow” Polished her up with some of that good old Gibson Polish and tucked her safely away in her case. Gonna Box it up tomorrow to ship out, Its a bittersweet feeling but I got a feeling that better days lie ahead for this fine instrument as some serious playing time lies ahead!!! I hope it turns out to be all you were looking for and more, as I said before if you are disappointed, I’ll gladly welcome her back!!! :mrgreen:
I appreciate the gesture, but I’m sure I’ll be tickled.
I love ‘Bury me beneath the Willow’…almost as much as this one. The man singing this is at our weekly jam (this video was filmed where we hold our jam on Saturdays). This is my favorite arrangement of this song in the whole wide world. And, I’ll get to see the Kruger boys in a couple weeks (Merlefest).
youtube.com/watch?v=DCxkbelY_hE
Here he is again with the Kruger boys. If you want to get some chills, play the whole thing…and listen for the crowd to join in.
I’m still a little intimidated by it. But, I pick it up from time to time. I think I’ll just keep doing this for a while, instead of trying to dive all the way into learning it. I find that I can find 2-3 finger chordings all over the place. I just can’t remember them!
It’s a neat little instrument.
Well done JV - it’s a long and winding road ahead.
Guess you wouldn’t be interested in this one yet. I’d love to buy it, particularly as it is an Oz built masterpiece, but don’t think she who must be obeyed would approve of the pricetag … 
Anyone else interested?
That is a serious instrument.
It doesn’t matter what color her hair is. If you want the relationship to last, you better love the sound of her voice. Let your ears tell you where to spend your money, not your eyes. Beauty is only skin deep, but recordings last forever. JMHO
Dang…now that was deep.
He must have never woke up with a ugly woman after a long night of drinking…That’s a memory you don’t forget. Made me stop drinking, INSTANTLY!!!
— Begin quote from "ozicaveman"
Well done JV - it’s a long and winding road ahead.
Guess you wouldn’t be interested in this one yet. I’d love to buy it, particularly as it is an Oz built masterpiece, but don’t think she who must be obeyed would approve of the pricetag … :
— End quote
Of course that one is one tenth the price of this one. I am guessing $250k?
http://www.elderly.com/vintage/names/gibson-f-5-(1924)--90U-6141.htm
$250k isn’t a crazy guess. I am not enough of an F5 geek to know the ins and outs, but it looks pretty clean. They claim it’s original except some frets… sounds like a high dollar one. I recently saw a similar one in originality, but rougher looking go for upper $100s. If I remember correctly, they were asking $170000.