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Not really, though if anyone on the thread knows of any such classical ensembles in the Newcastle area that would be pretty helpful

Just a little update, ended up buying a V. Miroglio Bowlback that had been properly set up in a little music shop near where I live. It's the only serviceable one that they've had in ages according...

May have to check out Pamela's music, some interesting finds there. Thanks for the help everyone!

cheers Bruce, looking at <£100 flatbacks as a backup choice, as many shops in the area stock stuff around that range, and as a mandolin beginner I'm not as prepared to put much more money in....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ITALIAN-ROSEWOOD-MANDOLIN-signed-IL-GLOBO-/160615753220?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments&hash=item256571e604
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Thanks very much, appreciated. I'm going to keep looking, and will post any other potential finds

There aren't any music shops in my area that I know of that do this kind of instrument, around Newcastle, not that I know of at least. I don't really know where to go locally which is a limiting...

I'm Alex from the UK
I'm looking to start playing classical Mandolin but I'm having trouble finding an instrument to start on. I'm starting the mandolin having just taken my ABRSM Grade 8 violin....