Re: Upgrading to a new mandolin advice
Originally Posted by
benhinshaw0917
Now I still consider myself a beginner I'm self taught and certainly not very talented so I don't want to spend too much probably in the $300-$500 range. I play bluegrass and my favorite player is Bill Monroe so naturally I want an F style. So what are some good F style mandolins within my price range?
Well, Bill Monroe's F5 is probably worth a million bucks, and while its value is certainly affected by provenance, other Gibsons of that era are offered for sale in the $150-$200K range. So there might not be a good F style mandolin within your price range. The best F style at that price point might be a used The Loar LM520:
http://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/106561#106561
You could also keep an eye out for a used Eastman MD315, although a lot of people would recommend that you opt instead for an A-style like the Kentucky KM150.
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