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I thought about reaching out to Audey. Never thought about him having folks wanting used Ratliffs. Good idea. Thanks rnjl

Thank you, pheffernan.. appreciate the guidance..

I have a Ratliff (Audy Ratliff) Country Boy mandolin, made in Tennessee. #1104 wide nut. I have gigged it often. I've used a Myers Ultralight pick-up on it. So, I used the clip on the F hole. ...

Anyone have any ideas as to a decent case for Mando Strat I picked up recently?

Here's mine.

I know there are a lot of threads on this subject. But I have yet to find the answer that makes sense per my Eastman serial number. I'd like to find out what year mine is. I bought it used, no...

I know there are a lot of threads on this subject. But I have yet to find the answer that makes sense per my Eastman serial number. I'd like to find out what year mine is. I bought it used, no...

Well its been almost 10 days and I play it every night. I have to say I absolutely love the wide nut on this mandolin. This particular Ratliff was made with the 1-3/16 nut width and it plays so...

Really like the bark and powerful sound this mandolin has. Especially like the wide nut and radius fingerboard! I would recommend a Ratliff Country Boy to anyone. I realize it's only been one day but...

I guess overall I'm still up in the air over installing an internal pickup. I play relatively small gigs mainly. So playing into a Mic may suit me fine for now. But I would most definitely have a...

Are these transducers difficult to install? Do you have to drill out the end peg hole at all? I definitely do not want to damage my mandolin...
Thanks

I play out of an Allen and Heath Zed 10fx mixer and a QSC k8 and k12 powered speakers. So no need for a preamp.

Has anyone had any experience with K & K internal pickups? Much like the earlier post about pickups, I find when playing with guys with electric guitars, the mandolin gets washed out. Someone had...

Jaycat i couldn't agree more. The downfall for me is I live in a rural area and even if I can get to "civilization" these brands aren't readily available. I was able to try a couple Eastman's but...

Thanks Jaycat and Mike, we'll do! Should be here Tuesday!

Thanks for all the advice and opinions everyone. I decided to go with the Ratliff that Jaycat saw on the Morgan Music site. I was eyeing that before too. I am sure it will suit me fine. Hope to...

Adam,
I am in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains of NYS... about 30 miles west of Lake Placid.
I tried the Eastman out in Saratoga this afternoon as I was on business in Albany and on my way...

I played a Eastman 815 F style with V shaped neck. I liked the feel of the neck and fret board felt comfortable. The Breedlove they had was brought to a guitar show. So no chance to try it.

3Dz.... watched both videos... very nice ... I wish there was a place I could pick up some different brands and styles and try them. It's difficult to get a good sense with videos... now all the...

Adam... I see you have the RCBF5 and a Breedlove KF... what's your thoughts on the sound difference between the two?
Thanks Jim

That's the one I was looking at actually.

Yes I saw that one.... tempting for sure. I am currently doing my "homework" by asking questions... I live in an area where these better mandolins are nowhere to be found. I would love to try...

Thanks Mike... Since I don't play a lot of chop and bluegrass... More folk stuff with subtle runs here and there, you're thinking a used R5 is the way to go? I'm not concerned about frills.. Just...

I am planning a purchase at the $2000 range and would love any feedback on the two. I have read good reviews on both mandolins.
Thanks!
Jim

Thanks everyone. I was looking at a Weber Gallatin or a Ratliff Country Boy. Both look like they fit the bill. Although the Weber seems to be easier to find. Thanks