Re: Advice on First Mandolin
The KM-150's are absolutely terrific mandolins to start on. In fact, you could go a long way with one.
I have been very underwhelmed by 'The Loar' LM-310. Tried a couple a short while back and found them really 'thin' sounding. Harsh. Fit and finish was not-too-hot either.
I have a student who has a KM-150 and he played it on stage last month at a concert - it actually sounded very good indeed! Plays nicely too. Only needed minor tweaks in terms of setup, no major surgery.
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Ellis F5 Special #288
'39 & '45 D-18's, 1950 D-28.
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