definately don't overlook eastman's. the 515 (and the A style in the 500 series) are great values, and the only thing worse on them over the 600 series is the hardware and maybe the looks of the woods, but they sound good. make sure you play it first to hear that it sounds good as eastman's and pretty much all mandolins in this price range are really variable in projection and tone. even if gettng an MK, kentucky, whatever, play it first and hear it for yourself.
"You may notice that I don't sound like Bill Monroe..." - Sam Bush
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