Re: Buy without trying
I have had similar experiences to others. All but one of my instruments I purchased without playing it first (and even that one I knew I was gonna buy anyway - the custom Spira). I only had two not work out the best but, they were both used and I was pretty much able to get back out what I paid for them when I was in my mando wrangling days.
I think the best thing is to at least had an example of the the brand in hand or get descriptions of neck profiles. Some builds have clubbier necks some have thinner, there are C,D, and V shaped necks and, in general, they are pretty consistent across a maker. I also agree, at 2-3K especially, used, you can get a powerful mandolin.
I can't speak to any of the pickup advice as I have never been down that road.
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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