Hi guys! I've decided to get a mandolin probably from The Mandolin Store. I was wondering how often the Eastman blems come up? I'm trying to be patient and wait until I can snatch up one of those!
Hi guys! I've decided to get a mandolin probably from The Mandolin Store. I was wondering how often the Eastman blems come up? I'm trying to be patient and wait until I can snatch up one of those!
You should probably talk to the guys at The Mandolin Store. My experience with them tells me they will do everything they can to help you get the mandolin you want at the best price possible.
Richard
Eastman 305
Gibson A1 (1919)
Martin D16 guitar
Great Divide Guitar (Two-Old-Hippies)
OME 11" banjo (1973)
Pisgah 12" banjo
Yes, talk to the guys there. Those tend to come in bunches with limited #s, iirc, so it would be a good idea to get on a list with them (if they anticipate future blem options), or get some guidance otherwise if they don’t think they’ll be getting any blems for a while...
Chuck
Bernunzio Uptown Music has been known to get B stock Eastman mandolins in the past...
https://bernunzio.com/
You might want to give them a call.
Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
If you’re going to talk The Mandolin store do it soon, they’re closing
NOTE FROM MANDOLIN CAFE: this information is not true.
Last edited by Mandolin Cafe; Dec-15-2020 at 8:20am.
What? I've been put of the loop, but this???
Jim
New to mando? Click this link -->Newbies to join us at the Newbies Social Group.
Just send an email to rob.meldrum@gmail.com with "mandolin setup" in the subject line and he will email you a copy of his ebook for free (free to all mandolincafe members).
My website and blog: honketyhank.com
Big Muddy EM8 solid body (Mike Dulak's final EM8 build)
Kentucky KM-950
Weber Gallatin A Mandola "D hole"
Rogue 100A (current campfire tool & emergency canoe paddle)
The information posted above about The Mandolin Store closing is not true. I spoke to Dennis not two minutes ago. He was as surprised and confused to hear this as we were. That discussion ends here. Back to topic, please.
Mandolin Cafe - Since 1995
Facebook - Instagram - Threads
Mandolin Cafe Case Stickers
Mandolin Cafe Store
I bought a blem from TMS a few years ago. I think that is a wise thing to do, as you can get a better mandolin that way. The blemish on mine is not easily visible at all, and it makes no difference in the sound. Hang in there, Gardenmaid. I would also recommend calling TMS and talking with them.
They also get used ones. If you contact them and let them know what you are looking for when something comes up they can let you know.
A call to TMS would be best. But at the very least, get on their email list. I've seen communication about deals, blends, etc. through there many times.
Happy Hunting!
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
I got my first mandolin (a Kentucky) on eBay. There was a seller who somehow had access to seconds and blems from Saga. Not sure if this is still “a thing” or not and I forgot the account he sold under (my eBay history doesn’t go back that far either). Point being, look around on eBay and see if you can find some sellers like this.
...
I am confident that it is possible to get a decent deal on a blem on eBay and I also know from experience that you can get a bum deal on a blem on eBay. One person's "damage" is another person's "blemish". If you can work with any of our established advertisers here on MC, I heartily recommend it, even if it costs a few bucks more than eBay.
It's funny how a "finish crack" can go right through the wood. And subsequently grow.
New to mando? Click this link -->Newbies to join us at the Newbies Social Group.
Just send an email to rob.meldrum@gmail.com with "mandolin setup" in the subject line and he will email you a copy of his ebook for free (free to all mandolincafe members).
My website and blog: honketyhank.com
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
Make America Grateful Again!
2013 Collings MF, 2017 Northfield NF2S, 2019 Northfield Big Mon F
1968 Martin D12-20, 2008 Martin HD28, 2022 Martin CEO 7
1978 Ibanez Artist "Flying Eagle" Masterclone Banjo
Make America Grateful Again!
2013 Collings MF, 2017 Northfield NF2S, 2019 Northfield Big Mon F
1968 Martin D12-20, 2008 Martin HD28, 2022 Martin CEO 7
1978 Ibanez Artist "Flying Eagle" Masterclone Banjo
I purchase a blem Loar LM-700 from Sun Valley Guitars. Saved $250.00. Totally satisfied. Only very minor cosmetic blem. Properly setup before shipment.
Bookmarks