Might be some surprises here for y'all.
https://sound-unsound.com/7-best-man...ared-reviewed/
Might be some surprises here for y'all.
https://sound-unsound.com/7-best-man...ared-reviewed/
'20 Ellis A5 Tradition, '09 Gilchrist Model 1, “July 9” Red Diamond F-5, '12 Duff F-5, '19 Collings MT2, ’24 A2-Z, ’24 F-2, '13 Collings mandola, '82 D-35, Gibson Keb Mo. http://www.bucktownrevue.com
"Cons
The instrument does not come assembled;"
Nope, seems all perfectly true to me, especially the part about Jethro's style being similar to Bill Monroe
Not all the clams are at the beach
Arrow Manouche
Arrow Jazzbo
Arrow G
Clark 2 point
Gibson F5L
Gibson A-4
Ratliff CountryBoy A
Eyes think’n uhf orderin’ wun of eechh!!
So some guy has a bunch of links for entry level mandolins to Amazon. guessing he gets paid every time someone clicks on a link and we give him free press?
Thanks for the link!
Ditching what I have and buying something off the list..
Chris Cravens
Girouard A5
Montana Flatiron A-Jr.
Passernig Mandola
Leo Posch D-18
I'll take one of each... maybe.
Yeah, it’s probably total clickbait. But it is an object lesson. Last night I was thinking about buying some studio monitor stands. What did I do? Google “Best studio monitor stands.” Last week, it was “Best LED video lights.”
'20 Ellis A5 Tradition, '09 Gilchrist Model 1, “July 9” Red Diamond F-5, '12 Duff F-5, '19 Collings MT2, ’24 A2-Z, ’24 F-2, '13 Collings mandola, '82 D-35, Gibson Keb Mo. http://www.bucktownrevue.com
I like this CON in the review of the EJ-74 strings:
"Keep in mind the size of these strings as they will make a great fit only for medium-sized mandolins"
MikeyG
Man, that Donner looks really nice to me.
That $7.79 bridge caught my eye and is burning a whole in my pocket right now. Why spend $75.00 for a Cumberland Acoustic from Steve Smith when you can have that little honey?
Ray Dearstone #009 D1A (1999)
Skip Kelley #063 Offset Two Point (2017)
Arches #9 A Style (2005)
Bourgeois M5A (2022)
Hohner and Seydel Harmonicas (various keys)
"Heck, Jimmy Martin don't even believe in Santy Claus!"
Standard click-bait article. Of little to no value.
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2021 Eastman MD505
2000 Master Works hammered dulcimer
1953 Body
Some of the reviewers obviously did not take their medication prior to listening and examining the mandolins.
Its hilarious what computer algorithms can create! It almost sounds like a human wrote that article. I found it of great entertainment value.
*2002 Collings MT2
*2016 Gibson F5 Custom
*Martin D18
*Deering Sierra
Wow! Just - WOW!! It MIGHT have been accurate if it said "top-rated STARTER mandolins of 2020 in our opinion." I did think it was pretty humorous, though.
These are actually pretty interesting. I think its a valuable guide for the mass produced entry instruments available to the vast majority of new players. I'm pretty amazed at how much more expensive the KM150 has gotten over the years. I don't know if I would recommend that for someone just "interested in playing" over the Savannah (formerly Johnson). I had both brands and found them both adequate when set up well.
I hope Demetrius sees this thread and maybe can have some help finding The One.
Jamie
There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second. Logan Pearsall Smith, 1865 - 1946
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