They’re really two very different instruments. The Gretsch is a ~$200 archtop built in an overseas factory and cuts cost through labor and materials...
I struggle with the dollar point because it’s based on supply and demand and not necessarily “high quality in fit and finish, tone and playability.”...
There are a couple of expired ads from Elderly and listings from Reverb (at attractive prices), but I don’t think that I’ve seen a live offer either....
a Pava A style was the first mandolin i purchased (couple years ago). I had no idea what i wanted or preferred. My stepdaughter was 8 yrs old and had...
Having followed this thread, I nearly the posted the same as Shaun once or twice. It's awfully hard to find "the one' -- I'm not sure that I have --...
its an excellent idea. even your own instrument may sound very different in a different environment. being able to have it along gives you something...
Deoxit works almost mystical changes, trust me. worth the few bucks to get a spray can of it, it cleans and deox everything electrical. I've had the...
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