Submitted by () on 1/22/2012 Where Purchased: Indianna Guitar Man Year Purchased: 2009 Price Paid: about 300 ($US) Sound This was my first 'good' mandolin. I upgraded from a beginner and for the money, this seemed to be the best available. I liked the plain look and mahogany finish. The sound was a little brighter than I wanted, but it also was not extremely expensive.

With J74's the sound was an improvement and acceptable. As I got better, it did also. I didn't have experience with any instrument aging, but with play, this mandolin has gotten better. Sound Rating: 9 Setup I didn't know any different, so for me it was good. At least it was and is much better than the cheapo I started on. Setup Rating: 9 Appearance Great looking.

This will be the third Morgan/monroe Mandolin for me and. I am not sure how this came about but mine has the number 1 serial number. Banjo; Dobro; Fiddle. Morgan Monroe 1/6 This Morgan Monroe Banjo, serial number DN04100001 is from the JLS Banjos Collection. It retails new for $1600; this stunning banjo is priced to sell during the Holidays for only $1190 along with FREE SHIPPING in continental US.

At jams, I am often asked what it is and if I will allow another mando player to try it out. I keep a tuner on the headstock so the label is not visible and most people in my are area not accoustomed to MM's. Finish is matte, wood grain is distinctive and fit/finish is good. Appearance Rating: 10 Reliability After almost 3 years, the gold tuners are beginning to discolor, so I would have to rate them as less durable than expected.

Dru Richelieu Gas Fireplace Manual Shut there. They are still very functional and other hardware, tailpeice, bridge etc are holding up very well. Holds tune as good as my more expensive mandolin, even after time in case, travel, time on the wall, etc.

Reliability Rating: 8 Customer Service No need for contact. Customer Service: 10 Components Tailpeice is very good. MM refers to the tailpeice in their ads, so I guess they consider them a strength.

I tend to let my finger brush the surface just below the strings and it has taken 3 years for a shiny spot to develop, so the finish is very durable. Components Rating: 9 Overall Comments This is my everyday, take it to the lake, backyard, hot humid night jam mandolin. The finish is durable, and surprisingly, it doesn't have any significant dings. The sound improves incrementally with play and age. If I lost it, I would look for another rather than subject my Weber to some of the places I take my mandolin. Highly recommended for a learning or backup instrument. I considered it a low end instrument on purchase, but now that I have a better quality mandolin, I am seeing that this is also a pretty good instrument.

It is not a Weber or Gibson, but for value, it is a 10. Overall Rating: 10. Submitted by () on 3/6/2011 Where Purchased: Steve's Music Shop Year Purchased: 2011 Price Paid: $299.00 ($US) Sound This is one very nice A-Style Mandolin It is all Mahogany which gives it that great woody sound Sound Rating: 10 Setup As most that are marked down it was not set up,and with in 20min I adjusted the trus rod,raised the bridge,all of which are a piece of cake. Silvercrest Keyboard And Mouse Driver Windows 7. And the action is great and plays like butter.However most dealers for a small charge and some are free will check and set up for you if you are not sure how to do this. >>NOTE A TRUS ROD IN A LOWER DOLLAR A STYLE wHAT A PLUS. Submitted by () on 1/25/2011 Where Purchased: Clarinda's Music Greenbrier,Ar 72058 Year Purchased: 2011 Price Paid: $839.00 / Sound It is a great Instrument for me all around Sound Rating: 10 Setup The set up was the best from the first fret to the last action at 1/16 at 12th Setup Rating: 10 Appearance Distressed Appearance Rating: 10 Reliability Is going to be great, Be cause from my experience it has all the right thinge in all the right places (braceing ect ect) Reliability Rating: 10 Customer Service This is my first time with this brand.

And this is there first big model change MDM-2/c and I just took a chance at it.(and it was the right move for sure) As you will read I added a few changes myself.And have sent word back to the dealer. Customer Service: 10 Components It comes with a wider neck 31mm,tone bars are tuned for more even sound,The F holes are larger for a more mellow sound,destressed to look over 50 years of hard playing,Just what I have been lookind for that I could afford.From a distance you will think I have a $33,000.00 Gibson Components Rating: 10 Overall Comments I made a few changes. Some years ago Jeff ( owner of j-boviar mandolins) told me to use S.I.T. Strings for the best lasting sound. So as always the first thing I did was change the strings, then Remove the pick guard, (kills sound) Install my tone guard.(also adds to sound output keeps off of your body)And for a LOT LESS than $1000.00 I have a great new mandolin. I am not sure how this came about but mine has the number 1 serial number now how lucky was that Overall Rating: 10.