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 ARCHIVED TOPIC: Want to help me choose a mando?


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Charlie Bernstein - Posted - 04/27/2017:  12:43:49

Hi!


 


I'm trying to decide between a used Weber Gallatin A5 and a used Redline A5.


 


The criteria: an A5, a player (not a collector's item), solid wood, carved top, minimal bling, Made in USA, clear sound, big sound, good playability.


 


Does either look like a good bet? (Of course, I'll offer a couple hundred less just to get the snowball rolling.)


 


The Redline isn't quite as clean at the Weber, and it will want a pickup, so it'll end up costing more. Worth it? 


 


What do you know?


 


Thanks!

Edited by - Charlie Bernstein on 04/27/2017 12:50:30

Texasbanjo - Posted - 04/28/2017:  05:14:29



Have you checked out the mandolins at elderly.com ?  You might find something even better in your price range. 

Charlie Bernstein - Posted - 04/28/2017:  06:24:53

Thanks! I love Elderly, but there's nothing there that I want. And their prices on used instruments are reasonable but not as good as what's you can find trolling classifieds.



I just made an offer on a Redline. Let's see how that goes.

Edited by - Charlie Bernstein on 04/28/2017 06:25:32

Charlie Bernstein - Posted - 04/30/2017:  05:55:15

Mission accomplished! Just bought this: reverb.com/item/1595967-redlin...pruce-top



That should keep me in trouble for the duration. Now excuse me while I learn how to work the dern thing . . . .

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