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sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:33 am

It seems it is not worth it to spend the extra money on the spruce top:

http://www.thomann.de/thoiw10_harley_be ... dinfo.html

But I'm a little affraid of buying this 15Eur uku, because it is a little too cheap and is probably crap:

http://www.thomann.de/thoiw10_harley_be ... .html#fpix

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6_strings_for_life · Unread post by **6_strings_for_life** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:25 am

Kahn wrote:MANDOLIN

word..

I have this one, its nothing special, but it plays ok and entertains me for hours.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=519193

sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:28 am

I'm taking my final decision. I believe it is worth it to give a little bit more (+35Eur) and have a better instrument, that will last longer.

Thus, I'm going for this one:

http://www.thomann.de/thoiw10_harley_be ... dinfo.html

Just wanted you guys to agree with me, so that my conscience can be ok... :lol:

So, do you agree?!

Grachi · Unread post by **Grachi** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:59 pm

hehe its a funny little guy, but it looks cool too

sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:20 pm

Grachi wrote:hehe its a funny little guy, but it looks cool too

Exactly... :lol:

checkii · Unread post by **checkii** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:15 pm

I would agree, harmonica would be fun to learn.

but you can also buy a Rogue Mandolin for diurt cheap. i know musicians friend had mandolins for $39.

sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:37 pm

I wasn't able to find Rogue in that German store, but I guess I prefer the stupid small ukulele. :lol:

I was just not sure if it is worth it to spend the additional money for the potential additional quality...

EDIT: Who's that in your av?

Kahn · Unread post by **Kahn** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:26 pm

is that b_fost?

GSR · Unread post by **GSR** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:27 pm

Martin Backpacker?

checkii · Unread post by **checkii** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:31 pm

Kahn wrote:is that b_fost?

yes.

and i personally wouldnt get a uke. boring.

you cant order a cheap mandolin online?

sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:24 am

All mandolins I've found are above 100 Euros, and that's way too much. I think the uku might be enough to entertain me and keep my fingers moving while I don't play guitar...

checkii · Unread post by **checkii** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:18 am

6_strings_for_life wrote:
Kahn wrote:MANDOLIN
word..

I have this one, its nothing special, but it plays ok and entertains me for hours.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=519193

what about this one, its only $50USD< so thats like 30euro.

i w0ould MUCH rather play that thing than a uke. granted, it is a POS mandolin, but you really wont know the difference.

sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 12:08 pm

I agree with you man. A Mandolin has much more to explore. But can I order it from the States to Portugal at MusiciansFriend?

checkii · Unread post by **checkii** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:04 pm

i called, they do not ship to portugal or greece.

sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:18 pm

checkii wrote:i called, they do not ship to portugal or greece.

Man, thanks a lot for that! (I'm impressed with your initiative :shock:

)

Well, I guess I'm gonna order the 15Eur uku (The guys form the store confirmed that the all Mahogany one would have a better sound).

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