Customer Reviews

High Gloss Mandolin

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I've been a guitar player for 20 years and decided to pick up this "blowout sale" mandolin to see if I liked the instrument, figuring I would get a better one if I did. Unfortunately, the neck of the mandolin I received is badly bowed, and there is no truss rod or any other mechanism to adjust it. As a result, the strings sit almost 1/4" above the tiny little fretboard, making it impossible to play. I was not expecting a lot from this "bargain", but I was certainly hoping that it would be usable to a certain extent.

I bought this mandolin for $5.00 on ebay and it cost me $35.00 to ship. I own two "real" mandolins and this does not compare. I have broken three new sets of strings trying to tune this thing. I have never been able to play it and I would not give it to anyone. Go for the Rouge for the money.

i got mine on ebay to and it is the worst thing ive ever played, the strings break when in tune....... DO NOT GET!!!!!!!!!!!!

I gave it to the neighbors toddler because it was completely unplayable. You would be better of drawing a mandolin on cardboard with a crayon.

I have had mine for a year and a half and it is alright if you are just starting out and need to know if you like playing mandolin before you shell out big bucks for a professional one. not worth your time or money if you are looking for a high quality mandolin.

I didn't buy it from amazon but from a different site. Once I opened the box it was deemed unreturnable, even though there were manufacturer problems with it. The fourth fret had to be filed down under the e string for it to even play right.

My advice, NEVER buy an instrument online if you can buy one in person and test it out first.

I bought one of these on ebay for $5 with a $35 shipping fee as well. Amazon claims it is originally 160.00 and is a 80% price deduction but this remains to be seen. I bought this as my first instrument which is fine because I knew nothing about playing music or the sound it should produce. It is very flat, and no matter what, you can't get it to tune. I have tried 2 sets of strings and it sounds okay with a good set od daddario's. I would however reccomend the 39.99 or 49.99 mandolins on amazon. They sound like real mandolins and are generally well built for the price and for 10$ more its a huge advancement.

I have actually 3 violins and just purchased an electric violin. Was always interested in learning to play a Mandolin and figured I would look online and see about prices and get a feel for what was out there. Low and behold I did a search and was directed to Austin Bazaar...I had purchased from them last year. What great instruments...very beautiful and a REAL working instrument.

I am totally satisfied with the instruments, pricing and great customer service (ordering and professional delivery).

Sylvia

New Jersey