Mini-Mo

[furashgf]

Does anyone have or used a Mid-Missouri mini-mo? I'd appreciate any comments on that model in particular, or the other models in general.
(I already searched the board for mini-mo).

[Christine W]

Is that like a mini-me? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
sorry couldn't resist

[cutbait2]

just got an M-3, very good mando, nice oval tone, very good playability, nice chop, better than imports of twice the price, ready to play out of the box without adding tailpiece, etc

[John Flynn]

I have played a few Mini-Mos in stores. They are nice for the money. They sound a little tinny, but not any worse than other mandos in that range. I did see a new one for sale where the sides of the top had spontaneously split up the middle.

I have visited the Mid-Mo factory and I can say that these are great, American made mandos built with care by great people. I also know that the Mid-Mo people stand behind thier work. I don't know what thier official policy is, but have heard multiple instances of them fixing problems quickly, courteously and for no charge. You don't get that everywhere nowadays.

[Dioptase]

Got my Mid Mo today. You won't go wrong. I'd probably look at a full size mid mo over the minimo, unless it's for a child. The regular mid mo is a small instrument to begin with... several inches shorter in total length than my A-9... and it has a beautiful tone that I wouldn't want to compromise.

Everyone touts the mid mo as a great starter instrument. I think it's just a great instrument. Not what you'd want playing with a bluegrass band, but it would serve you well in near any other circumstance.

I was started to wonder if I'd made a wise decision while I waited on the mid mo from fedex. I think I did.
Micah

[Dolamon]

A friend of mine got a MiniMo a few years ago and - after a little set up work, it was simply a very nice playing and sounding instrument. This is the low end instrument for this company and some of the compromises they made are both understandable and easily adjusted.

The action was a bit high originally. This required a little bridge work and retouching one of the set of nut grooves. It took about twenty minutes to resolve the problems and then it became - a fun, nice sounding, easy instrument to play.

[Steve L]

I have played a few Mini-Mos in stores. They are nice for the money. They sound a little tinny, but not any worse than other mandos in that range.

Johnny, the Mid Mos open up quite nicely. #You'd be surprised. #My M2 has a nice round tone with a lot of sustain now about 5 years in...especially for a maple body. Really nice for Irish/Scottish music.

[elenbrandt]

I had one for a while and highly recommend it for the price. #They would also be a great starter instrument for smaller hands...and good for traveling too....

oh, and they are pretty loud for their size as well...

[furashgf]

I just ordered an MM-1, trading in my Gold Tone. This all started when I discovered that, in attempting to learn closed chords (for chopping) for my bleugrass group, I just started to play along with pop-songs without chopping. My Gold Tone sounded very "bright" (no buzzing), but not really good for singing along with. My gut is that the MM-1 will be flexible enough to do both.

Thanks for all the help!