buying a mandolin

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buying a mandolin

Post by dc » Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:08 am

i've decided my next guitar should be smaller and have eight strings. anyone here own or play a mandolin? any insights into buying one? i assume the usual axiom about getting a solid top applies, but anything else ii should know?
gotta be small when target times come / gotta be smart while acting dumb
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Re: buying a mandolin

Post by StevenO » Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:29 am

What you really need is a Mandocello. Those things are superb.
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Re: buying a mandolin

Post by BenHagerty » Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:40 am

http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDe ... em=1880845

Try this one out, a good starter one.
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Re: buying a mandolin

Post by mraphro » Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:12 pm

BenHagerty wrote: http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDe ... em=1880845

Try this one out, a good starter one.
good price too.  ;D
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Re: buying a mandolin

Post by Calliper » Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:08 pm

Depends on what you want to spend.

However after researching for months this guy makes the finest, highest quality.
4, 5, 8 string versions acoustic and electric.
http://www.bacornguitars.com/

Don't expect to depend on your knowledge of guitar to be able to play mandolin. Two different worlds.
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