Larsongs Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) If Price is no object buy a Gibson Master Museum J-200.. Edited October 20, 2023 by Larsongs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 5 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: How much was it? I think they were going for about $500. They looked nice but the quality and sound couldn’t compete with the Loar, Eastman and Kentucky brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 7 hours ago, Dave F said: I think they were going for about $500. They looked nice but the quality and sound couldn’t compete with the Loar, Eastman and Kentucky brands. I’m shocked at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, Dave F said: I think they were going for about $500. They looked nice but the quality and sound couldn’t compete with the Loar, Eastman and Kentucky brands. I played one that was pretty darned good. Mandolins are expensive. A guy I jam with weekly has a Kentucky and man, that thing is a sweety. It doesn't have the overtones and resonance that my Gibson has, but it's a really nice mandolin for the money. Edited October 21, 2023 by Murph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Murph said: I played one that was pretty darned good. Mandolins are expensive. A guy I jam with weekly has a Kentucky and man, that thing is a sweety. It doesn't have the overtones and resonance that my Gibson has, but it's a really nice mandolin for the money. The reviews I had read had quite a few people praising them but, in the end, Epiphone discontinued the MM50 over 10 years ago and only makes the A style mandolin. If I remember correctly, the MSRP was getting higher on them creeping up to around 800. I was shopping around for a mandolin back around 2012. There were still a few of the Epi around at that time and Gibson's were almost impossible to find. I think Gibson shut down their bluegrass instruments. I wound up ordering one and waiting over a year for it. I was surprised to see Gibson starting them up again and advertising them this past week. Maybe banjos will be next? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 We can only hope. Billy Strings, Mollie Tuttle, Sierra Hull, Wyatt Ellis, Sierra Ferrel and crew are bringing back bluegrass to the youth and it's a good thing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Since we’ve drifted way off the Thread, How about a Fiddle? Or a Pedal Steel? LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cayine Posted July 18 Author Share Posted July 18 On 10/19/2023 at 9:17 AM, Larsongs said: Gibson, Fender, Martin & Gretsch all build some Import models.. They all offer Budget Beginners, Intermediate Guitars & Top of the Line Pro Series Guitars.. All of them have some good choices.. Things to consider.. How much does the OP want to Spend? What Materials used? Mahogany, Rosewood etc? Small, Medium or Large Body? Is the Neck comfortable to play? How well does it stay in tune? Does it come with a Case? What kind? What kind of Manufacturer Warranty? What Return or Exchange Policy does the Seller offer? Latin American recipes also thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 13 hours ago, cayine said: also thank you So, it' been 9 months - what did you decide on ? How's the learning curve going ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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