Rover RM75 - VS - Morgan Monroe MMS3 [Archive]

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Boy Howdy

Feb-10-2009, 8:35pm

I've got my choices for a new mandolin (in my price range) narrowed down to the Rover RM75 and the Morgan Monroe MMS3. Any thoughts as to which is best?

Adam Tracksler

Feb-11-2009, 4:41am

I had a rover, thought it was great. it satisfied my scroll envy (although now i really like an A) I havent played the MMS3. The rover had a lot of bang for the buck. Play both and get the one that speaks to you.

Patrick Hull

Feb-11-2009, 6:20am

I've owned both. For the two that I owned, the Rover was by far the better. And, I have owned and do own other instruments made by the company that makes the Rover, and my experience across the board with all of these instruments has been excellent. MM...not so much. I would give some thought to what might happen if you need service down the road, and if that's the case, I would go with the Rover, hands down. Just my opinion.

Brad Weiss

Feb-11-2009, 6:21am

Rover...

Boy Howdy

Feb-11-2009, 7:45am

Thank you guys so much! Looks like Rover takes the day.

mickey.cole

Feb-11-2009, 7:49am

i own a rover rm-75 very pleased very loud good tone

Boy Howdy

Feb-11-2009, 9:37am

Thanks for the input everyone. Sure looks like I'm leaning toward the Rover RM75 now. What's the fit and finish like on these?

LarryMando

Feb-11-2009, 2:58pm

I bought a used Rover 75 from a local fellow off Craigslist - I don't think he ever took it out of the case. I like it. I have the dark brown / burgundy model and its about 2 years old.

This link has info, pix and an MP# you can listen to:
http://www.themandolinstore.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=8383

Jkf_Alone

Feb-11-2009, 7:32pm

Rover, The few I've played sounded decent, NEVER played a decent Morgan Monroe

Mulong

Feb-15-2009, 9:37pm

I haven't played a Morgan Monroe; however, I do own the Rover 75, which I purchased after reading numerous reviews on it, and they were right. It's a great instruments, especially for the price range.

Tim Pike

Feb-15-2009, 11:32pm

I have a Rover 75 (dark finish) and love it! I had a bone nut installed and the strings spaced out further and a fret dressing - it sounds great. It sounded good before all that too.

Boy Howdy

Feb-15-2009, 11:54pm

Thanks guys! Looks like I'm going to take your unanimous advice and go with the Rover RM 75. Thanks again for your help. I really appreaciate it!

earthsave

Feb-16-2009, 8:57am

Thanks guys! Looks like I'm going to take your unanimous advice and go with the Rover RM 75. Thanks again for your help. I really appreaciate it!

Let us know how it turns out.