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Mandolin recommendations?

  • 30-05-2017 02:27PM
    #1
    gerarda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 451 ✭✭


    Hi,
    Can anyone recommend a mandolin for a beginner? I have a lot of experience on guitar and would like to get something decent. I have no idea of what they cost or how much to spend.

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    I picked up one of these a while back as my first mandolin. Does what I need. Not overly expensive, but could be made a bit better.


  • #3
    seachto7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,863 ✭✭✭seachto7


    Buy mine off Adverts!! Only joking.

    You wouldn't really need one with a pickup. Tanglewood make some nice ones. I'd get a regular one in the terdrop shape rather than a bluegrass style.

    I got a Crafter years ago. It had a bowl type back on it. Wasn't the best in the world, but is still knocking around, and decent enough.

    It has a slightly wider fretboard than the one I have now.


  • #4
    Gaspode
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,060 ✭✭✭Gaspode


    seachto7 wrote: »
    You wouldn't really need one with a pickup.

    Unless you plan on playing live on stage, then a pickup really is required. :cool:


  • #5
    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    Gaspode wrote: »
    Unless you plan on playing live on stage, then a pickup really is required. :cool:

    A microphone was good enough for Rory Gallagher ;)


  • #6
    martinedwards
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,046 ✭✭✭martinedwards


    you will notice that the neck is a LOT thinner than guitar.

    even with the double strings, it'll take a bit of getting used to.

    completely different tuning of course (GDAE) but to keep your head on straight you can still use your old guitar chord book and reverse it for thew bottom 4 strings, and flip it lefty.

    sounds daft but it works!

    as to a starter mando?

    get a cheapie off ebay and have a go at it!


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