My Silverangel is really the best of both worlds. They are voiced to be warmer, and mine has a redwood top to boot. Though it has f holes. it sounds very much like an oval hole mandolin. There is a $1500 Econo A model. Most F hole players will think they are too warm. But these are a big step up in quality of sound from the imports, and a consideration when you are ready to move up.
A Collings MT O is good too. Mandolin world gets pricey fast.
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2007 Martin D 35 Custom
1970 Guild D 35
1965 Epiphone Texan
2011 Santa Cruz D P/W
Pono OP 30 D parlor
Pono OP12-30
Pono MT uke
Goldtone Paul Beard squareneck resophonic
Fluke tenor ukulele
Boatload of home rolled telecasters
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