Woohoo another totally random seeming comparison thread!
Except I don't really need comparisons, just any experiences.
Have any of you played a Buckhorn mandolin? What did you think of it? Strengths and weaknesses etc?

Have any of you played a Cross? Same questions?

Boeh? Same questions?

Rag? Same questions?

And have any of you heard of Isabell mandolins? I found them on Facebook and it seems like they have good prices.

I'm looking for a new American made mandolin in the sub $2000 range, and I would prefer an A style, but I'm open to Fs also. I play mostly Bluegrass and some Celtic, and I'm looking for a carved top F hole mandolin. And I'm looking for new and American because I want to support the craft and the economy etc.

Thanks