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Carolina - Posted - 04/23/2015: 16:53:57
Hi. I am new here. I am a banjo player looking to expand my horizons. I am interested in learning to play the mandolin. I know this is has probably be ask at least a few times, so here we go again. I am looking for a beginners mandolin and until I am sure that this is a path I would like to pursue, I don't want to tie up a lot of money. I am looking to spend between 300.00 to 400.00. I know from buying banjos that this is a entry level instrument .All suggestions and help would be appreciated. I have looked at Loar, Kentucky, Morgan Monroe, and Eastman.
Thanks
TSSN - Posted - 04/23/2015: 20:44:23
You will find most of the popular support in that price range will go to Kentucky and Eastman. I would add Big Muddy / Mid-Missouri to that list, if you don't have to have the scroll and the f-holes.
Edited by - TSSN on 04/23/2015 20:47:10
Texasbanjo - Posted - 04/24/2015: 05:17:48
UsuallyPickin - Posted - 04/24/2015: 05:25:08
A used A model Kentucky ....... do make sure that the instrument has a good setup.... the differences between an instrument that is versus one that is not well setup is paramount .. with the shorter string length and dual courses a mandolin can become difficult to play .... luck R/
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