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| WindandtheRain09 |
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Tearin' it Down
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| I'm thinking about buying a mandolin between the $150-$250 range and don't really know what I need. Does anybody have any suggestions on a good brand? Also, would you suggest an A-style or F-style mandolin? |
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| BanjoAndy |
| Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:21 pm |
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Check out musicians friend, they've got a few good deals. I believe that they're associated with Amazon.com now. My brother just bought a mandolin of the site for about $35 and it's a pretty good stater instrument. Of course if you spend the extra money it'll be worth it.
Buying used is also a great option, you'll get alot more for your money. I've bought a few instruments off of ebay and gotten great deals.
As far as A or F models it doesn't really matter, it's more of a personal preference. Overall though it's all about the tone. |
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| WindandtheRain09 |
| Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 4:31 pm |
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| Thanks for the tip |
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| TexasBoy |
| Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:05 pm |
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| one of my buds got him an alvarez a style mandolin and its not bad at all, especially for a beginner..i think it was around $100 |
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| greasy-coat |
| Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:51 pm |
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Kentucky KM250S.
It has a solid spruce top.
The tuners are decent.
For the money I don't think you can beat it. |
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| WindandtheRain09 |
| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 1:33 am |
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greasy-coat wrote: Kentucky KM250S.
It has a solid spruce top.
The tuners are decent.
For the money I don't think you can beat it.
How much does this Kentucky KM250S cost? |
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| jahnee |
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WindandtheRain09 wrote: greasy-coat wrote: Kentucky KM250S.
It has a solid spruce top.
The tuners are decent.
For the money I don't think you can beat it.
How much does this Kentucky KM250S cost?
The first thing that popped up on google when i searched Kentucky KM250S
http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/items/KM250S.htm |
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| greasy-coat |
| Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 8:35 pm |
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Keep in mind that's an all solid wood rig. . .. no laminate. It'd be tough to get cheaper than that all solid. Its possible I'm sure (think used KM250S) but tough.
Anyone interested in the sub thousand range, consider vintage A style Gibsons. . .something that might not have a completely clean finish or perhaps some mods or non original parts. There tone in those bad boys. . .. the paddle head old Gibson A's are tubbier sounding than the "Snakehead" Gibson A's. The Snakeheads are from 1922-1925/6. .. "Loar Era" which is what the "Snakehead" denotes is actually "22-24" however there were still some neacks with the snakehead shaped that had to be used up. . .so you see some 25's. . . I'd venture to say 26 is possible but I wouldn't quote me.
Good luck on your search. My advice is be sure to get a nice solid wood mandolin that will tune up and stay in tune and is set up fairly well. If you are just starting to play you want to get an instument that inspires you to play it, not one that discourages you because it won't stay in tune. . .. |
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| WindandtheRain09 |
| Posted: Mon May 01, 2006 7:29 pm |
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