Re: Absolute beginner looking for advice
First question is whether there are any musical clubs, etc. near where you live. Getting face-to-face advice and actually handling a few instruments may impact what you do.
Second question is if there are are music stores near you which carry mandolins as a major part of their business/inventory? Again, it helps to be able to go through the "Goldilocks" step of finding which instrument feels best to you. They all have different neck diameters and shapes, the weights are close, and the basic shapes (A-style, F-style, Flattop) and sound holes affect sound and aesthetics.
Prices vary dramatically. A little research can save a lot and keep from buying a throwaway.
Hope this helps a little.
...Steve
Current Stable: Two Tenor Guitars (Martin 515, Blueridge BR-40T), a Tenor Banjo (Deering GoodTime 17-Fret), a Mandolin (Burgess #7). two Banjo-Ukes and five Ukuleles..
The inventory is always in some flux, but that's part of the fun.
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