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I like BB and his store a lot. He is a good player and teacher.

Personally I think he needs to add another step in teaching in between his current intermediate and advanced lessons. There is too...

There are some pretty good player's instruments in your price range. I have an Eastman md-305 that is nice, and it seems to get better every time I play it. It is simple, but looks nice, and plays...

I only have 2 mandolins, and only 1 worth talking about.

I hope none of us are forced to consolidate. Hopefully the light at the end of the tunnel will be right up ahead.

It is a very generous thing to offer up as a giveaway. Very kind of you and Collings/Waterloo.

It's a dandy beater now! Lol

Thanks for all the recommendations! I changed out the strings to medium D'Addario medium phosphor bronze EJ74's and so far, I really like them. Really nice bass and mids response, producing more of...

And I am having difficulty describing the sound, exactly. Not as loud as I had hoped, and not enough of a "woody" sound that I have heard many times, and is stuck in my head. I am not the most...

Well, the md-305 arrived today. It is set up wonderfully (no surprise there), and was packed very securely for shipping. Kudos to Banjo Ben.

First impressions...Fit and finish are superb. The...

That's a nice looking instrument. I just ordered a new Eastman, the 305, and hope it will serve me well. They seem to be one of the best values on the market. I guess we'll see.

Congrats

Thanks! That is promising to hear. It is no rush, even though I am very eager to play it. As long as the set up is well done, I can wait a few days. I am confident all will be well dealing with BB....

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Ok, I placed an order for...drumroll...The MD-305. I spoke with the guys at Banjo Ben's and they are guys who I trust very much. Anyway, they told me they have a...

I am still a bit torn, but will stop procrastinating within a day or so and place an order. I just want to play. I may end up going with something closer to the $800-$1k range. I am not really a...

The money isn't really an object at all. Not saying I have $5k to blow on a new Collings, but I can have a much higher end instrument if I had to have it. I simply don't need it. I just want a solid...

I have been looking pretty hard at the km-250. It looks like a solid instrument for the price.

Ah, I don't mind what others think. :) I'm not very old (45), but I also think the 305 looks just fine. I like player's instruments, and don't get my head turned too easily by bling. Not saying the...

More good insight. Thank you. Yes, I will have no problem handling the heavier strings, and if possible I will ask for them specifically with a set up when I order.

This is something to consider. I suppose either would be fine, but the easier the better. My $120 Ibanez actually plays OK, and it is flat...It isn't great, but it is OK.

I live in metro Atlanta,...

Thank you! Yes that MD-315 is a beautiful instrument, and I can only imagine it plays and sounds good...I am mostly considering the 305 because it is a couple hundred dollars cheaper, and not much...

Thanks! Yes a good set up will be a must, so I will most likely be purchasing from the mandolin store for this exact reason... Plus their prices are very good, with the set up included w/purchase.

Hello all, I am a brand new newbie here. I have been lurking for a little while and decided to join the madness. I've been playing guitar for 34 years and started playing mandolin around 2 years ago....