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The OP says a $500 mandolin is a few years away, so the most realistic advice is to practice with what he has now and keep on the lookout for a killer deal. If anyone really knows where Flatiron...

The page won't even load for me. Do you think it does a quick riff-raff check?

There are three or four non-Eastman or Gold Tone options ~2500 in the classifieds right now. One is about $200 above your stated price. BTW, you might have better luck posting your query in the CBOM...

Gauche, even.

I enjoyed that!

I went through airport security in Austin after SXSW years ago behind David Byrne, who, when the agent asked me what was in the case, opined that it's always the mandolin players who cause trouble.

I don't know about dusting my fretboard, but i do know about dusting my broom.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEgGslcXXL0

Gorgeous tune, Don. And that New Mexico sky has always called to me.

No bluegrass since I discovered non-fungible bronycore.

In this price range, I wouldn't fret over whether the back is solid or laminated. It's not going to be hand carved, it's going to be pressed. There may be no appreciable difference in sound quality...

Beast, Pappy's or Salt + Smoke for barbecue.

The safe bet is a Kentucky 150 or Eastman 305.A used Eastman is currently for sale for $399 at The Mandolin Store, which is known for its excellent setups. If you don't know how to play you aren't...

I think if you've waited a lifetime to get to this point and you can afford it, you should get the mandolin of your dreams. Don't worry about whether you "deserve" a Gibson or Heiden or Dude or...

Ah, man. That's sad. Thank you for letting us know.

Just broke my jaw when it hit the floor. That thing is gorgeous. Congrats, and may you enjoy it for a very long time.

I'm not sure if you're looking for tunes with tremolo or just sad songs, but in any case, Lonesome Moonlight Waltz might be up your alley.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTEt1DCfgzU

Fabulous! Congratulations to you. Peter sure makes a fine instrument.

Learn the two-finger chords first. They're not "finger twisters." Learning to hold the mandolin properly will help, too. You've invested in a fine instrument. I'd suggest you also invest in some...

Townes once said her version of "Tecumseh Valley" was the best cover anyone ever did of any of his songs, and it's hard to argue with that.

Great stories; thanks so much for sharing them.

What Sue said. Also, congratulations!

I suggest you buy the finest mandolin you can comfortably afford and play the snot out of it until you shuffle off this mortal coil. You don't need to be better than intermediate to have a fine...

Good to see you posting, Joe. I hope you're doing well despite all the surgeries. Hang in there.

Beautiful! I bet it knows all the songs you do, too.

I suspect he had an ulterior motive. His collection is incomplete.