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Burtch- I hear you! Certainly don't wait on me- I hope you get it and that is amazing! Keep us posted!

J.- that's kinda what I've been thinking too. Seems most of these go for around $6k or less. It does look to be in amazing condition and the fingerboard has been scooped, which I prefer.

I'm certainly considering it. I'm in Charleston South Carolina, so buying it before playing it has me a bit knotted up :).

Hi folks- thanks so much for the responses! Super helpful!!!

Thanks MandoMan! Its great to hear that there are some great sounding one's out there!

Hi there folks-
I'm in the market and this looks like a beauty. I know I need to find a way to play it. But before I do, I'm wondering what else I should be looking for in these F5Ls? The color...

Thanks Bogle!!!

Hi there folks!
I'm looking to possibly purchase a Rattlesnake Mandolin by Olin Davis. Anyone have a lead to one that might be for sale?
Thanks so much!
T Merritt

George R. Lane, that's what i'd do too. Especially because those Stanley's are supposed to be amazing!

Thanks everyone for the responses! I've seen "hot button" issues get brought up on this site before and, honestly, that was not my intent. Sorry about that!
That being said this has been very...

Big Joe, Thanks for the heads up! Your's is certainly an opinion that I always pay attention to!

Thanks everyone for the input! George R. Lane, that is the one that I saw. Just didn't want to call anyone out before I understood what the deal was. Sounds like if it sounds good, then its good...

Thanks LBV! Hugely helpful response right there!

Hi Folks!
I'm always mandolin shopping looking for a great sound and a good deal. I saw a mandolin for sale on line from a reputable store being sold under a reputable builder's name but the...

Thanks Big Joe (and everyone else!)
I've heard great things about Randy Wood and didn't know he was in Savannah!
I'll make that tip for sure!

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red7flag, nice call on the...

Thanks everyone for sharing your knowledge! A lot to think about for sure!!!

Hugely helpful! Thank you so much!
Northfolk, sounds like I'm looking at the same mandolin so that is awesome to hear!
darrylicshon, I've thought about that Nashville trip, and I just may take it....

Thank you so much for the reply! Ill keep y'all
posted for sure!

Hi Folks!
I'm new to the site and am searching from some opinions and advice. I live in Charleston SC and there are 0 music stores around here that carry mid to high level mandolins so playing and...