Re: Could I ask for some advice on buying a mandolin as a gift?
Smileandlisten, All mandolins need a set up before they are comfortable to play and can perform to their potential. For imported instruments, the requirement is even greater as they are built to a spec and not individually adjusted. Having a shop adjust your mandolin could cost you an additional $50-100 depending upon the work required. If you add that cost (Amazon and Musician Friend don't do this) the prices from the other dealers becomes more attractive and, your husbands new instrument is ready to go when unwrapped!
Another thing for you to know, when you get the mandolin in the mail, it will be cold. DO NOT open the box and look at the instrument right away, you risk having the finish crack (not a warranty item). Rather, let the box adjust to room temperature then let each subsequent layer or box adjust to room temperature before opening (go by feel).
Jamie
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