It’s not a minor thing. In the niche market of mandolins, the lefthanded instrument is an additional niche, meaning limited options particularly for...
Having owned a Collings and a Pava, I can tell you that I’m skeptical that there is better build quality out there. They were both pretty flawlessly...
For acoustic folk played alone within your price point, I’d look for a domestic flattop with an oval hole. Brands to consider would include Flatiron,...
It's a dynamic mic so you don't need phantom power for it. It's a mic used on electric guitar cabinets so it may not have high output. You'll need to...
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 prefer to use USPS Priority Express 2 day guaranteed shipping. It's doubled in price since I last used it, but still cheaper than FedEx/UPS 2 day....
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....
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 --...