Thompson Mandolin vs. Poe Mandolin

[redelfmusic]

Hello all!

Ok, I have a friend that is interested in buying a mandolin. She was looking at custom ordering a Poe, but since Andy is not taking orders right now, turned her attention to a Thompson F-5 mandolin. Recently, though, I saw on the classifieds that Poe #14 is up for sale/trade, and I remember playing that instrument and liking it, so I sent her the link.

My problem is that I don't know very much about Thompson mandolins, and very little info is available online. Now I'm a little biased, but I think she should buy the Poe, as she can get it for about the same as what Thompson is asking. But, I don't know Thompson mandolins well enough. So I am starting this thread to hear other mandolin player's opinions.



-POE Mandolins ROCK! Peace.

-Nathan R.

[Bill Snyder]

You might get an answer here, but questions like this are probably more suited to the Looking for Information section.

[redelfmusic]

Ah. Whoops, didn't see that one. Thanks.

[Chris Biorkman]

I've never heard of Thompson and I've been around here for awhile. What's her budget?

[redelfmusic]

I think $4,000 or so.

[JEStanek]

I've moved this to the Looking for Inormation section.

Jamie

[MikeEdgerton]

I'm assuming this is the Thompson that the OP is referring to.

[redelfmusic]

Yes. That'd be him.