Has anybody used a Northfield model M?
I’ve been thinking about upgrading. I have a Loar lm-600 but I feel like it’s time to start looking for something different. It’s not the worst mandolin but it does feel a little dry and choked on the lower end, almost tinny. Like it doesn’t have a good oomph behind a chop like I’m looking for. Naturally I’m looking for a more budget friendly upgrade so I’ve been waiting for a used Northfield model M to show up. Spec wise and from sound clips it seems like it would be a reasonable choice. Do you have one? Do you like it? I’ve also been looking into used Gibson A9 models which seems like another bare bones mando that may give me a better sound as well.
The Loar lm-600
Kentucky KM-150
Northfield M
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RK Ros-06
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