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Old 07-07-2016, 06:35 PM
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I've had my MD 505 for a couple months now, and I don't think I could have done better for a first mandolin. I can see why they are so popular in the good quality, not too expensive level. The Mandolin Store was great to deal with and their setup was perfect.
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Old 07-07-2016, 09:12 PM
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You bring up a good point that its not just what you buy but where you buy it. Dennis at The Mandolin Store is legendary for great service. Nothing gets shipped without a proper setup.
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Old 07-09-2016, 09:18 AM
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Never tried one myself but my friend is a huge fan of the Eastman mandolins, and thinks they're one of the best on the market. I used to own an Eastman acoustic guitar and was very impressed with the quality. As far as I remember the X brace was super tight and they didn't even cover it with a cloth or anything because there was nothing to hide. Whatever they're doing, they're doing it right.
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