Re: I'm buying a Mandolin
I would stay away from the Washburns etc.
Go for Kentucky or Eastman.
There are a lot of Eastman mandos in the classifieds at the moment.
There is an MD315 for $500, which is the one you were leaning toward.
Say there is a repair to the headstock ear, but it has nothing to do with sound or stability of the instrument.
I would go that way, although under $1000 you are better off with an A style.
There are several A styles in the classifieds too.
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