Hey, guys I have been shopping for a mandolin to start playing on.. after some research and your suggestions I was really leaning towards the Kentucky KM-150.
However today I found a nice gentleman that has a Washburn M108SWK. Its an f style and the antique looking finish is absolutely stunning. It is like brand new and comes with a hard case. The guy wants $350 for it and he is also willing to work out a trade + cash from me for a guitar I have so I can potentially get it even cheaper. Here is a link to the mandolin on Wasburn's website:
http://www.washburn.com/products/blu...n/M108SWK.html
So I am looking at spending about $350 on a new Kentucky KM-150.. or even less than that on the near new Washburn. After watching some vids the Washburn sounds pretty killer. But I really dont know what I'm talking about on mandos.. for all I know a washburn could have a reputation forsounding good but being horrible otherwise.. idk lol. Am I a fool for even hesitating lol? Or would spending a bit more on an entry level Kentucky still be the better choice? There is a major difference in price.. the Kentucky is about $350 new and according to ebay the Washburn runs $750+. Also I see a very notable difference.. the Kentucky has a solid top where as the Washburn is carved. Anyways.. not gonna lie.. I want to jump on the Washburn as its beautiful.. but as someone who has been playing guitar for quite a few years.. beauty means zip if it plays and sounds bad.
Anyways.. what do you guys suggest?
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