Re: Rally Mandolins
Here's a link to "Hillbillys" in the UK, which says they're "official stocklists for the Rally range of instruments." They say Rally is an "economy" brand from Daewon, major Asian manufacturer.
The instruments pictured look like fairly standard lower-end Asian factory models. (Think "Rogue.") Without actually playing one, I would expect them to be serviceable if properly set up. The mandolin pictured is an "AM-10E," an acoustic electric with a piezo pickup (and a couple big knobs on the top). It lists for £120 or about $173 USD.
In that price range, don't expect too much. You're almost certainly getting plywood, with a pressed arched top. Set up properly, assuming no serious manufacturing flaws, it could be an OK learner's instrument.
Allen Hopkins
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