Any one know if a Gold Tone GM-50 Mandolin is any good?

[caratzu]

I know nothing about this Mandolin except that its a A style and has a solid spruce top and Maple sides. Rosewood fret board and is built to resemble vintage mandolins. It has a reasonable price of $322. It sounded so nice when it was played for me. Is this a bad buy? I am a beginner with an 30 year old cheapo now. Help any one?

[SincereCorgi]

In my experience, Gold Tone makes good instruments that are an excellent value. If the one you heard sounds good and plays well, it's probably a good one.

[allenhopkins]

Played a Gold Tone mandolin at a dealer's a few months ago -- don't know if it was the GM-50, but it was a solid-top, and it seemed decent for the price. I'm pretty positive on Gold Tone instruments; I own three, and they've been well-made and good values.