Upgrading my mandolin
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Upgrading my mandolin
I have a Mandolin by Blue Moon Model number: BM-05 I would like to upgrade.
Any one recommend reasonable price mandolin in Ireland or UK the A style with oval sound hole.
Wood used for
Neck
Fingerboard
Top
Bridge
Back
Sides
Nut/Saddle
Tailpiece
Geared tuner
Specifications
Nut width:
Width at 12th fret:
Scale length:
Max body depth:
Body width:
Number of Frets:
Overall body length:
Cheers
Fergus
Any one recommend reasonable price mandolin in Ireland or UK the A style with oval sound hole.
Wood used for
Neck
Fingerboard
Top
Bridge
Back
Sides
Nut/Saddle
Tailpiece
Geared tuner
Specifications
Nut width:
Width at 12th fret:
Scale length:
Max body depth:
Body width:
Number of Frets:
Overall body length:
Cheers
Fergus
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Re: Upgrading my mandolin
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Re: Upgrading my mandolin
I upgraded from this very model to a Barnes & Mullins "Abbot" BM400 ... totally satisfiedFergmaun wrote:I have a Mandolin by Blue Moon Model number: BM-05 I would like to upgrade.
Any one recommend reasonable price mandolin in Ireland or UK the A style with oval sound hole.
Cheers
Fergus
Admittedly it's got a circular sound-hole, but the significantly deeper body, 3" opposed to 2.25" gives far better response on the bass strings. I doubt you'd do better for the price!
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Re: Upgrading my mandolin
When I said
Around £100 to £500 price range."Any one recommend reasonable price mandolin in Ireland or UK the A style with oval sound hole"
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Re: Upgrading my mandolin
Perhaps an Eastman MD304. Just outside your range at retail, but perhaps a deal can be found?
http://www.scayles.co.uk/ProductDetails?ID=MjI2Mg==
https://www.eastmanguitars.com/mandolins-a-style-md304
http://www.scayles.co.uk/ProductDetails?ID=MjI2Mg==
https://www.eastmanguitars.com/mandolins-a-style-md304
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Re: Upgrading my mandolin
If you can stand F-holes, than The Loar has some products in A-style.
Re: Upgrading my mandolin
I'm really tempted to "upgrade" to an oval hole myself, but realistically I'm halfway skeptical that anything would really be much of a step up from my Fullerton Gloucester. Are oval holes actually louder than mandolins with f holes, or is it more aesthetics?
I looked at this one in the link below, but the description seems to contradict itself. Can it really be said to be in good structural condition if there is "top sinkage?"
https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/109466#109466
I looked at this one in the link below, but the description seems to contradict itself. Can it really be said to be in good structural condition if there is "top sinkage?"
https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/109466#109466
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No. I'd think it would indicate either extreme humidity issues, a problem with bracing, or the neck tilting down in towards the soundhole.Thomaston wrote:I looked at this one in the link below, but the description seems to contradict itself. Can it really be said to be in good structural condition if there is "top sinkage?"
https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/109466#109466
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Re: Upgrading my mandolin
Was thinking about this Mandolin Gold Tone GM-50 A Style.
Or a mandolin similar looking to my Freshwater Irish Bouzouki
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Fergus
Or a mandolin similar looking to my Freshwater Irish Bouzouki
Cheers
Fergus
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Re: Upgrading my mandolin
Found this link on the forum http://www.johnalveyturner.co.uk/page5.html mandolins for sale.
I like the look of this one
Price £195 anyone know anything or about this mandolin or even recognise the maker.
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Fergus
I like the look of this one
Price £195 anyone know anything or about this mandolin or even recognise the maker.
Cheers
Fergus
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Re: Upgrading my mandolin
What is the different between the Eastman MD304 mandolin and the PILGRIM VPMA60 REDWOOD SERIES A-STYLE MANDOLIN.
Both look very similar
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Fergus
Both look very similar
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Fergus
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Re: Upgrading my mandolin
I have now decided to get the Secondhand Kentucky KM 172 Mandolin from Hobgoblin Music £299 with gig bag.
Mandolin will be delivered next week by Parcel Force.
Cheers
Fergus
Mandolin will be delivered next week by Parcel Force.
Cheers
Fergus