Re: Advice on a Mandola?
If you want a carved-top F-style mandola there is really no alternative in your price range to the Eastman 315, which represent outstanding value for money. If you are happy with a flat-top mandola there is more choice, such as Trinity College and Ashbury, but many top mandolin makers don't bother offering mandolas because of low demand. This means there is a low supply of second-hand mandolas also. I was lucky and imported a used Girouard carved-top model. You could wait a long time to spot a used carved-top for sale and you will be lucky to get one within your price range. If I were you I would get a new Eastman. You might find you fall in love with it and if you want to trade up you will not lose much money on it.
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mainly Irish & Scottish but open to all dance-oriented melodic music.
Mandos: Gibson A2, Janish A5, Krishot F5, Taran Springwell, Shippey, Weber Elite A5; TM and OM by Dave Gregory, J E Dallas, Tobin & Davidson.
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