Luigi Reveruzzi - Posted - 11/09/2021:  22:04:58

I have to buy an electric mandolin.
In your opinion, which F-shaped electric mandolin is the best?

1) Ortega RMFE100AVO
2) Eastman with amplification mounted by them?
3) EPIPHONE MM 50E PROFESSIONAL VINTAGE NATURAL
4) Godin A8?
5) Or something else?

Thank you

Steven Clarkson - Posted - 11/10/2021:  02:17:27

What is your budget? You can install a number of different pickups in or on any F style mandolin.

Luigi Reveruzzi - Posted - 11/10/2021:  02:34:16

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Originally posted by Steven Clarkson

What is your budget? You can install a number of different pickups in or on any F style mandolin.

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My budget is about €2000. I would like to have some advice on brand and model.

Steven Clarkson - Posted - 11/10/2021:  03:08:31

Do you have access to play any mandolins in your area? So much of it is personal taste in tone and the feel of the instrument. I’ve found that you can can get more for your money when buying from a independent seller.

Luigi Reveruzzi - Posted - 11/10/2021:  04:20:34

I live in southern Italy and unfortunately in the shops near home they do not have electric mandolins to try.
I will have to buy from online stores

Steven Clarkson - Posted - 11/10/2021:  05:42:45

From the web:

Unlike many Asian made instruments, Kentucky mandolins have always had a great reputation for quality. ... Even their lowest models are nice, with their highest models rivaling instruments costing 3 times the price. As of this writing, with few exceptions, the Kentucky Mandolins made from 2015 on are the best yet.

Steven Clarkson - Posted - 11/10/2021:  05:44:26

From the web:

Current Kentucky mandolins are made in China. Previously, they were made in Korea, and the first Kentucky mandolins were made in Japan. Only some Kentucky Mandolins will show the country of origin on the label inside the mandolin. Many would have had a sticker on the back of the neck.

Steven Clarkson - Posted - 11/10/2021:  05:45:44

I’ve heard the Korean made Kentucky mandolins were really nice and affordable

Luigi Reveruzzi - Posted - 11/10/2021:  07:02:22

Sorry not understood well, Kentucky is a brand or model or what? Thank's