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Tell us about that truss rod cover, Dan!

I bought a used Collings MT from Guitar Center of all places a decade ago thinking that I would sample it for the 45 day trial period and then return it if the experience wasn’t overwhelmingly...

I’m surprised that no one has mentioned Andy Statman, as few can match his technical mastery across a wide range of musical expression.

While I recognize that our budgetary sense of what constitutes "moderately-priced" is a sliding scale, I would point out that the OP joined in July of 2023 and only has 35 posts to date.



The...

I’m not sure if he’s officially retired, but Ross Teigen in Hawthorn at least had a stellar reputation.

https://vintagelicksguitars.com/vintage-guitar-repair-luthiers/

Would make a great album cover / title!

Why wait?

https://www.elderly.com/products/northfield-workshop-mahogany-archtop-octave-mandolin-with-case

This is. Why are you shopping for mandolins with Guitar Center and Sam Ash?

It looks like Eastman is getting into the market for $399:

https://www.eastmanguitars.com/pch_m104_new

It was listed as a Nyberg Celtic mandolin.

Mike, can you share pictures to frame that contrast?

It may not have all of the requested scale, but I’m guessing you’ll like it when you buy it!

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Seeing that you are in Massachusetts, you might benefit from a trip to The Music Emporium in Lexington. But based on your stated goals and budget(s), I don’t think you’re going to be satisfied until...

Northfield might be discussed as the entry point into professional mandolins, especially F-styles.



I think you’ve answered your own question here. Were I in your position, I would look for a...

I’m a big and vocal proponent of both builders, particularly if you like your new mandolins to look and sound old, but each will struggle to break into this list for the same reason: limited output....

I’ve always liked the back of this tribute to #74003:

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I usually start at 70% of new replacement value ($919) which would be $643.30 and then decide whether I want to adjust for expected fees and shipping.

It depends on the flattop, as the GHS PF270/A260 sets the I might install on a Mid-Missouri/Big Muddy would differ from the D’Addario EJ62 strings I would put on a Flatiron 1N or EJ73’s for a Redline...

So if I understand you clearly, we’re shopping for an oval? :))

I agree, though the aesthetics of the back are on my lowest rung of reasons to buy or avoid a mandolin. I certainly prefer the look to a J5.

Icaro must still be looking for that apartment.

I was wondering if it’s Blackwood for the fretboard.

How long have you had it? Sometimes it takes our ears a bit to adjust to a new instrument if it sounds suitably different from its predecessor. I would start by experimenting with the replaceables:...

Then why did you take it to four and post it here?

I’m a big fan of the size 2:

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But I could be tempted by the Martin TEN515 from Elderly. Or a Collings. Plus the Fletcher. And a National…

Two great tastes that taste great together!

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