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    Default Quick advice for mando purchase needed

    Pava A Satin for $4300 or used Pava F5 Satin for $6500 - can’t play them unfortunately

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    Default Re: Quick advice for mando purchase needed

    I have a Pava A5 Pro and I love it. People say there is not much difference in the sound of an A vs F, I suspect the playability and build would be the same. If you are not set on Satin there is an A5 Player from a cafe supporting for $3,999. I have no affiliation I have just seen it available. https://themandolinstore.com/product...onde-tortoise/

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    I played a Pava F at Sylvan earlier this year, and I thought that its tone was a bit better than the Pava A’s I’ve played there. However, I’d ask about the serial numbers of the two that you are interested in. Since her mandos keep getting better, I wouldn’t be surprised if a new A sounded better than a used F if the F was one of her early ones.
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    Default Re: Quick advice for mando purchase needed

    Do you have $2000 worth of love for the scroll? If so, then the F.


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    Do you need the bluegrass scroll or are you going to play mandolin? Either one should be OK, to real fine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Buckingham View Post
    Do you need the bluegrass scroll or are you going to play mandolin? Either one should be OK, to real fine.

    Thanks for the replies. The scroll isn’t vital for me. Decided to get the best A that I can. Went in a completely different direction … Collings MT2V.

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    Default Re: Quick advice for mando purchase needed

    I realize you have already decided, but.

    A. If you are not eternally blessedly married to having the scroll, the answer is always A-style.

    Great choice, the Collings. Now, let the strap button debate commence anew!
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