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Seconded. My first thought was a used flattop from a small shop or independent builder, and a buddy of mine raved about a Newell he owned.

I typically have listed instruments for sale with the explicit condition that a buyer will pay for shipping both ways in the unlikely event of a return. I have only had one come back, and I don’t...

How short? Would they accommodate a 21.5” scale (depending on tailpiece)?

For sure. Buy a used A5 appropriately depreciated and enjoy the ride: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/147720#147720

Hey Bob, do you have any similar video showing off the Smart mandola listed in your signature?

This one seems a great buy: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/147940#147940

Typically, maple is associated with a brighter tone and mahogany a warmer one.

You can occasionally find a Gibson A9 in your range that would suit your needs.

I’d be more inclined to buy something that is already set up for a lefty:

https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/147243#147243

However, if you’re leaning toward the Trinity College, you might want to...

It’s going to be hard for someone else to determine what is going to work for you as tastes vary. Size is important, but so are material, shape, and bevel. I really like the Wegen TF140 but find the...

For your goals, I would recommend the PEEK. Not only does casein produce a darker tone to my ears, but it is available from a number of manufacturers (like Red Bear). Eric is the only commercial...

The one-piece design was my least favorite part of a Flatiron 1N and a pair of Redline Travelers that I previously owned. When I commissioned my Alrite Tribute from Andy Poe, I insisted on a vintage...

You might find that one Passernig is not enough. Ask me how I know . . . :whistling:

There is a pretty one in the classifieds right now:

https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/146724#146724

Just not his gloves.

I really enjoyed this collection, Don. I admired the creative takes on familiar tunes, like The Big Scioty, and I would be proud to have written the original ones, particularly Red Mesa Waltz. But my...

#81254 just turned up at Bernunzio’s: https://bernunzio.com/product/gibson-4-snakehead-26339/

There’s a used one in the classifieds for $1200: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/146244#146244

He may already have: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/146244#146244

That theme might tell us something about the attention to detail that Adrian and crew are paying to the quality of the wood they are sourcing (and pretty much every other aspect of production).

Gretsch made the G9350 Park Avenue that occupied this end of the market for several years.

I find the blurb interesting: “As compared to a Beavertail, the Hobo has a darker, deeper, warmer, and slightly lo-fi tone. It’s a fun solo instrument, with less projection and horsepower, but more...

I am a huge fan of flattops — have owned six of them — but I’ve never played a Sawchyn or any make with f-holes. I would definitely be interested in any audio/video clips that you’d be generous...

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Giddy up!

I think they’re small size 5 bodied but still with a 23” scale.

This old article is always worth a read:

https://www.mandolincafe.com/news/publish/mandolins_001443.shtml

If i were shopping in the $500-$1000 range, I’d probably look for an old player’s grade...