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I actually didn't know that, but I always like to learn something new. :)

APC makes quality instruments for the price, and I believe they make a bandurria. Go to folkreps.com and check it out.

Hey Everyone,

I am on the cusp of purchasing a bouzouki, and I was wondering how you all normally string them. If you order a Trinity College or an APC, they come with the G and D courses strung...

They are only $560 on Amazon...I guess the Gold Tone isn't the most affordable mandocello.

Folkreps has one for 130 euros. Also, you could look on Thomann.

http://www.morganmonroe.net/mm-mc100.html

No need for any apology. It's a very generous thing you are doing. If you get it done and want to send it, just a PDF will do. I don't know what the copyright allows, but it would definitely make...

Hello Jim,

I would definitely be interested if you are willing. :) I would compensate of course.

Wes

I agree that playing cheap instruments is fine, as long as it isn't holding you back. When I first started playing the mandolin, I was using a cheap Rover. It was a fine instrument until I played a...

I have played some GT mandolins, and was actually pretty impressed with the sound and playability. I did notice some sloppy workmanship though.

Thanks everyone. Useful info here. I am definitely not against buying mass produced factory instruments. My mandolin is an Eastman 805, and I think it's an incredible instrument. Back when I took...

Hello everyone,

I have a question. My apologies if this has been already answered in the past. I am saving up to purchase an octave mandolin in the future, and I was looking for an instrument...

Thanks everyone for your input. This was actually a roundabout way of getting an opinion for a mandocello purchase. APC sells a mandocello (called a mandoloncello in Portuguese) for around $450...

I have just seen and read about them online. They seem to take care in the construction of their instruments judging from their videos. They are also very affordable.




30 years of being a...

Lacking a sense of humor is definitely not something I have been accused of. Didn't mean to come off that way, the internet sucks like that sometimes.

I have a local luthier that is pretty...

Dude, I know that normally it is a good idea to buy a instrument that has been set up. I just was wondering if anyone had thoughts on the quality of António Pinto Carvalho instruments vs. Trinity...

Thoughts on quality, playability, etc.?

Interesting. I am pretty new to the mandolin family, and I had no idea about this brand. Do they have a good reputation for quality?

Those look interesting. It seems a little too good to be true, but I will research it. Thanks!

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I am in the market for a mandocello and have been discovering that it is tough to find a decent instrument that isn't $2000 and up. I tried the Wishnevsky model, but it was unplayable due...

I think it looks and sounds great. I wonder how long it takes to get a prototype into production. I am currently chomping at the bit to get a mandocello, and I'm wondering if it would be worth it...

Thank you for the detailed response! The luthier's website is http://www.theleftyluthier.com/index.php

Hello,

I have never built an instrument or applied a finish. I have noticed that some luthiers sell unfinished items. I am considering a mandocello, and it is quite a bit cheaper to buy it that...

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I am brand new to the mandolin, been playing for about 3 1/2 weeks. I really like the Pro Plec 246 picks, but my mandolin teacher said that he heard they were going to stop making them. ...