Re: Epiphone MM-30S vs. Gewa mandolins
About 20 years ago I found a MM30 blk at a local music store marked "Blem" for 95 dollars and was new. At the time I was doing a lot traveling with my job so it became my hotel instrument. With simple gig bag it saw a lot of use and I didn't have to baby it. Held up real well and I still have. Mine Had a little Gibson name plate truss rod cover. I believe Gibson owned the name but didn't make the instrument. So IMHO it would make a nice beginner instrument and then you'll have a good back up to boot.
Ratliff R5 2007, Capek A5 2003, Washburn M5S-SB Jethro Burns 1982, Mid-Mo M-2, Epiphone MM 30 Bk mandolins, Harmony Batwing 1970's, George Bauer bowlback early 1900's Philadelphia.
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