Thought I'd give a report since I haven't seen one up here yet.
This was essentially an impulse purchase.
I bought a 4 string mandobird a few years ago and sold it because the neck was too small for my ham hands. Couldn't play a chord to save my life. And it just sounded like an electric guitar to me.
The MMT-1E is an 8 string and has a tone and volume knob (metal) and two single coil pickups. Three position switch seems solid. I like the lines of it (looks like a telecaster) It comes with strap knobs. It really seems well built - stout without being a heavy beast. It was/is in need of a set up, but the neck is straight and there is no buzz in the frets. I have started lowering the nut grooves. Plays really easy where I've lowered it. Intonation is fine.
The sustain is stunning! It was a pleasant surprise. Plugged it in and there was no buzz or hum. Seems a little weak w/ the switch in the middle/both position, but pretty hot in the other positions. I'm not an electric guitar or mando expert, so if someone else wants to give more detes on how it plays, have at thee. I already like it way better than the mandobird -- this actually sounds like a mandolin. In general, I'm pleased.
The street price for this seems to be between 260-290, though I made a "make offer" offer on ebay and got it for 235 (w/ free shipping). No case and no set up.
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