Re: Question on "tiers" of instruments
IMHO the answer to your question about going to a solid wood mandolin as your next instrument, and paying in the $750 - 1000 range, is a definite YES. Assuming you paid about $200 for the Rogue buying your next instrument for about $400 won't get you a much better mandolin. Now you've got $600 in two mediocre instruments. One is enough. Keep the Rogue for your beater. We all need one.
My suggestion at this point is that you think about what type of music you are wanting to play and start looking for a quality instrument that suits that style. For instance if it's bluegrass you'll probably want a carved top f-hole. Old time music, maybe an oval hole or a good flat top. Lots of good used instruments in the classifieds in this price range.
And dig through some of the threads here about specific makers . Lots of good honest opinions by the contributors here.
Best of luck and keep us posted.
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