I was offered a Fender mandolin with a $895 price tag, for $350. From a store owner. He closed the store about 3 years ago. He's still pulling stock from a warehouse and sells to people he knows. My husband knows him. We were in his closed store for another reason. Anyway, I forgot (!) to check the model of the Fender.
From the price tag, it appears to be an intermediate model. Any thoughts?
Just not sure if mandolins become dull like fiddles that just hang around. I don't think it was exposed to extreme temperatures or the sun.
Well I guess I'll answer my own question. From what I've read, Fender mandolins are not known for their quality. Just for their name. There was an occasional person (comments I read elsewhere) and they liked their Fender. But others' comments were quite negative. There are plenty of other brands that offer better quality for the same money.
Good job answering your own question. This forum is so dead that it need not exist. I am going to stop trying.
We appreciate your Maurice.
Efforts
If you think this is dead you should see the flatpicker hangout
Forums in general are in decline. AGF is active and well moderated for Guitar.
I enjoy Banjo Hangout and have learned a ton there.
I love the Banjo hangout I'm on there everyday, but the AGF is too dated and hard to navigate.
AGF Does require some navigation. There is a good deal of silliness there. The custom shop section is fun to look at. I have looked at the unofficial Martin forum some . Good Knowledge and not much nonsense there.
