Hey all,
I'm new to MandolinCafe, I joined to get some thoughts and opinions on a bowel back Mandolin I saw for sale on Etsy. I wouldn't normally buy instruments from Etsy, however this seems like a good deal so I'm strongly considering it. The maker of the mandolin appears to be the Bouzouki Shop, which is based out of Greece.
Here's a link to the listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/8027802...de-traditional
I currently have an A style mandolin from the Loar, which I've had for two years. It doesn't seem to hold tune too well, also the higher frets are incredibly out of tune. I am interested in playing Italian Mandolin songs (I'm not familiar with the correct terminology for that music, but basically like Finiculi, Finicula). I also play Irish/ Celtic styles. I feel like the tone of an A style is not cut out to do complete justice to those two styles, but maybe I'm just ignorant. One thing I know for sure is that the Loar I have certainly is not going to cut it.
So ultimately I'm asking does this mandolin seem like a good option? And if not, what else would you suggest in the same price range?
Thanks in advance!
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