Hi, I am novice, thinking of buying a Chinese mandolin. They seem well build and offer two all solid models. Spruce top and maple back and sides. Attached find the photos. Mandolin 1 is more expensive model than Mandolin 2. They say the difference is the following:
1: The wood paint on the process is different.
2. The neck joint is different
3. The mando1 maple wood grade is 3AAA, higher than mando2.
Mandolin1 costs 30% more than Mandolin 2.
They both have single action truss rods. Is this usual for this type of mandolin or double action truss rods are available too? I assume that would be better?
What are different types of joints and is it important to clarify which is which before the buy?
Is Mandolin 1 worth that much more than Mandolin 2 and which would you go for? Should I ask them something else? Please help me with advice.
Thanks,
Dario
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