Re: Buying a new mandolin for the first time
Originally Posted by
Tim N
I like the look of the Ashbury AM-130, an all solid Sapele A style that looks very handsome to my eyes. I don't have the necessary experience to give an opinion about it, except that all solid may give a good tone.
They look OK... but have very little volume and the tonal quality is sub-par. Really not impressive at all.
I'd avoid those.
As often stated here, the Kentucky KM-150 is a vastly superior choice as a beginner instrument. Might not look as fancy - but the tone and volume is really all there. One of my students here got one earlier this year, and it is a really good sounding, nice playing instrument.
Gibson F5 'Harvey' Fern, Gibson F5 'Derrington' Fern
Distressed Silverangel F 'Esmerelda' aka 'Maxx'
Northfield Big Mon #127
Ellis F5 Special #288
'39 & '45 D-18's, 1950 D-28.
Bookmarks