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First heard "Hey Ca' Through" in this medley by Five Hand Reel (1976). They were a great but short-lived Scottish folk-rock band.
If the links don't work, search YouTube for "Both Sides of The...

Well played and a fine sound from that mandolin.

What a great choice, and nice looking mandolin!

Enjoy!

What a beautiful mandolin!

The difference between bound/unbound fingerboard is something I'm more sensitive about here in the Gulf Coast area, where our humidity swings, especially in the winter months, can be pretty drastic....

Oh, and as Eric pointed out, the 515 has a bound fingerboard and comes with a better case, vs unbound fingerboard and padded gig bag on the 315.

I have owned an Eastman 515 for more than 4 years and have been very happy with it. Good sound, nice feel and just what I needed at the time. Like most others in the cafe, I aspire for more, but...

There are various versions of the 515 (CC - rounded edges and no binding; 515v - varnish finish). But the differences between the basic 515 and the 315 that I can tell are -

different tuners...

They're both fully hand-carved instruments, made from solid woods, with the same dimensions. The only difference is that the 505 has a glossy finish, while the 305 has a matt, more rustic finish. ...

I bought a Recording King mandolin a few years ago, primarily because it was inexpensive and I wanted an instrument I could consider disposable. It was an A style supposedly model after a mandolin...

You certainly do! Hope you keep 'em humidified, hung on the wall as they are.

Nice collection...

Either of these would meet your needs, if properly set up. You might also consider the Rover RM-50, which is all solid woods and a carved top, for about the same price as the Loar.

Don't forget a...