Re: Giacomel J5 vs. Eastman DGM-1
My DGM-1 is a lot of mandolin for the price. You won't find too many people on the Cafe who've played a Giacomel, but you'll find quite a few who've played the Eastman. The sound is loud, clear, and treble-to-mid-range; not a "chopper," per se, but a distinct voice.
As to its silhouette, it ain't for everyone. I like it, but I like all kinda stuff.
Allen Hopkins
Gibsn: '54 F5 3pt F2 A-N Custm K1 m'cello
Natl Triolian Dobro mando
Victoria b-back Merrill alumnm b-back
H-O mandolinetto
Stradolin Vega banjolin
Sobell'dola Washburn b-back'dola
Eastmn: 615'dola 805 m'cello
Flatiron 3K OM
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