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Another consideration would be a flat vs radiused fingerboard. I had a couple of Gibsons but when I played the Weber with the radiused fingerboard, I was hooked on that.

My last "upgrade" was not a higher end mandolin, but one more suited for use in the current group I am playing in. I had it built to my specifications using neck measurements from one I really liked...

In a live setting prefer a pedal tuner, but I use it using short cables on the insert jacks on the amp, and the pedal, (along with a couple of others on a very small pedalboard), stay on top of the...

The TC Unitune Clip is nice because it works well, and folds back so it does not look like a small TV on the headstock. Battery life is great.

If you are looking for ball end, you can always use electric guitar singles.

Why not use an A/B switch and a line splitter?

Put a strap on it an no one will ever see it.

I run my mandolin through a Tech 21Q Strip in to a Quilter amp. I use the effects loop for a tuner, a Keeley Memphis and a Nobels ODR-1.

Sound great on both the mandolin and the telecaster. I do...

I have good lock with this

https://www.zozomusic.com/intelli-imt-500-digital-clip-on-chromatic-tuner-for-all-instruments/

Not metal, but I got one of these for my oval and it did make a pleaseant difference

https://www.mills-guitars.com/shop/p/deer-antler-mandolin-saddle-no-radius

I tried the Red Eye and loved the sound so long as I was able to control it from my end. I always like having some kind of EQ available to myself to blend with the rest of the band. Last gig we did...

I have the K&K and use this:

https://www.tech21nyc.com/products/effects/q-strip/

Works on any instrument.

Check here:

http://emando.com/builders_active/index.shtml

I have the Starks on an Everett Kettler that I play primarily to accompany my wife on guitar. A bit mellower tone, and I am not attacking the notes as hard. I still get a fantastic range of dynamics,...

I've used this outfit in the past. Nice work. NFI

https://custominlay.com

NFI

I had a great experience with a custom build from Roy A Gordon.

https://ragmandolins.com/home

I measured the neck of one of my favorite but worn out mandolins and he made an oval to my...

I came from guitar and bass and learned on an old $50.00 find at a pawn shop. Motived me to get a better instrument after I got the hand of things a bit.

IMO, It all comes down to spending the...

Any circuit that gives some kind of EQ is important. I find myself adjusting a bit in different venues.

My favorite is the Tech 21 Q-Strip EQ and Preamp Pedal

Save up and get something that is truly an upgrade.

Memorizing a tune is difficult if you don't have the count down well.

Count it out, or at least the trouble spots several times.

I recently got one. Paid 189, free shipping. No case. Put some heavier .40-.13 strings (GDAE) on it, lowered the saddle and adjusted the truss rod. Plays and sounds nice. A different perspective for...

I was taught to play the melody straight the first time through and add flourishes on the second pass. You can hear this is almost all bluegrass solos.

As far as playing out, sit if you are wallpaper, stand if you are putting on a show.

I had a RAG mandolin built to my specs a couple of months ago for $1500, and could not be happier.

https://ragmandolins.com/home

The "Easy Does It" method is to focus on the goals, not the obstacles.