Originally Posted by
Jim Garber
As far as the pawn one, if it is cheap enough and you are doing your own repairs, that will give you more of an education than anything any of us could tell you. However, the factory ones from the early part of the last century which were often sold wholesale by the dozen were often made quickly and may not even have any real neck joint. As a result of that design, neck sets are near to impossible. Personally I would stick to the name brands both American and Italian. Like any other mandolin, avoid warpage on the neck or the top.
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