Re: First instrument(s) suggestions - mostly Irish/celtic/folk
Welcome to the Forum. Lots of good folks here to give advice and insight to the mando world.
Not wanting a bluegrass sound I would eliminate the f-hole option. Eliminate the fancy scroll strap hanger, which at the early entry level is spending money on looks instead of tonal quality. This leaves a round or oval hole A style instrument. In your price range there will be a lot of choices, some really good choices.
I was fortunate to find a used MidMo (now Big Muddy) in the classifieds about three years ago and I really great like it for Irish music. Great mando, great value.
Other than that I can't speak for the other brands you mentioned.
Enjoy the journey, and let us know what you end up with.
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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