Re: New Mando Suggestions
You could go a lot of ways, such as a new Eastman 815MD F5 Style in that price range, or a Kentucky KM1000 F5. Both would be excellent quality, imported instruments and serve your purpose well. If you are not as concerned with the scroll and fancy peghead features, most of us would likely recommend a used Collings MT (A5), Pava Satin (A5), or a Flatiron A5 from around 200-2001. Those last three are instruments that are pro-level sound and quality. These three US-built mandolins would serve you as long as you were happy to play them. My personal preferences would be the Collings MT or Pava Satin, both in A-style mandolin versions due to the price range you are wanting to stay within. I am sure many others will have good recommendations for you. Best of luck, from one old guitar player to another. :mandosmiley:
Re: New Mando Suggestions
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lflngpicker
You could go a lot of ways, such as a new Eastman 815MD F5 Style in that price range, or a Kentucky KM1000 F5. Both would be excellent quality, imported instruments and serve your purpose well. If you are not as concerned with the scroll and fancy peghead features, most of us would likely recommend a used Collings MT (A5), Pava Satin (A5), or a Flatiron A5 from around 200-2001. Those last three are instruments that are pro-level sound and quality. These three US-built mandolins would serve you as long as you were happy to play them. My personal preferences would be the Collings MT or Pava Satin, both in A-style mandolin versions due to the price range you are wanting to stay within. I am sure many others will have good recommendations for you. Best of luck, from one old guitar player to another. :mandosmiley:
Thanks for the advice! Especially from a fellow old guitar player!! (Old is the operative word here)
Re: New Mando Suggestions
At that price point, you're right on the cusp of the next tier up where things start to get really good. I'd suggest considering a used instrument like a Northfield Model M, one might pop up in the classifieds in your ballpark price range. Also those mentioned by lflngpicker would be fantastic, although one of those hitting 2k even used would be a real bargain.
Re: New Mando Suggestions
You might want to consider something like this.....
https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/177040#177040
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Re: New Mando Suggestions
That’s a great suggestion, Charley!
Re: New Mando Suggestions
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Charles E.
Boy, that one is a beauty! Thanks for the suggestion!