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I think I saw it mentioned in this thread a while back listed at $32K.

I believe this is a return engagement... http://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/91961#91961

$25K for a Givens when these usually sell in the $5K range.

I made an offer more in line with the market and the seller replied that the BIN is what it would take to own it.

I would not be asking the questions if I had a well stocked store nearby.

Having learned my lesson not to ask what is "better", I will approach this a different way.

I am looking at mandolins from the following luthiers with a purchase later this year or early next. I...

I started this thread because I spoke to one highly regarded luthier who told me that a mandolin from his earlier years was significantly different from later as he perfected his craft. He seemed to...

That works, now I just need to research the age of each luthier.

I have come across more than one mandolin luthier where the consensus is that there are some years that are better/more desirable than others. For example, the later year Givens mandolins are...

Thoughts on this mandolin?


http://youtu.be/QayhX9sPHq4

Good to know. I may increase my budget. If I do, it is between your Buckeye and the new Skipper posted today in the Classifieds.

Zombie alert!

Please don't use the forums to direct traffic to your own auction. See the Posting Guidelines.

Not sustain of a picked note that is allowed to ring. What I am describing is what happens right after a struck note/chord is muted and applies to what I like to hear in both instruments.

I was discussing this with someone last night and came up with two examples of what I am describing.

To my ears, "dry" tone means that if you strike and mute a note, it dies with no echo or...

The RD is sold. Are these known for a dry, woody tone? If not, I would not be interested regardless of value.

I am in Portland, OR.

I understand that tone is subjective, etc., which is why I linked a couple of sound clips. Hopefully those can give y'all an idea of where to point me.

If you could point to one in my price range, sure. The best price I have seen is on the Classifieds at $4K.




I saw the RW 2-point and would consider a little over budget if I knew more about...

Maybe some builders that I have come and like their sound will help...

Triggs
Randy Wood
Givens
The Buckeye

These are above my budget, so looking for suggestions to get me close.

Hi all,

Long time listener, first time caller.

I am a guitar player looking to learn the mandolin. Being very familiar with acquisition syndrome, I want to get a mandolin that I won't soon feel...