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Real SURPRISE - a fine instrument for a quarter price!
Ive been looking for a F-style mandoline, so test this first - GOOD CHOICE!
1. Tone & sound - high, clear, almost cut-through-stone (high freq.) rest frequencies=0. But with such a drillin voice you shouldnt be overheard!
2. Tunning machines and tunning generally at high possitions: so-so to well. No miracle, no tragedy. Good enough.
3. Electronics - eeeh... single pickup. High, little silent, with some noise - minihumbucker would be a better choice; think evryone pay cheerly some euros more for clear, non-affected sound.. Tone potentiometer generate only two colours - high and dark. Nothing between.
But electronics should be changed...
4. Touch and neck - really good.Easy+fine to play.Great possitive surprise!
5. Look and processing - fine. No considerable reservations at this price level.. Antique burst with dark. Cognac yellow.
6. MINUS: dot frets - tiny and flimsy. I dont wait long durability.
CONCLUSION: at its price a VERY FINE INSTRUMENT for beginners and also experienced players. 4me a surprise of year - I love this arrow!
You"ll too!
1. Tone & sound - high, clear, almost cut-through-stone (high freq.) rest frequencies=0. But with such a drillin voice you shouldnt be overheard!
2. Tunning machines and tunning generally at high possitions: so-so to well. No miracle, no tragedy. Good enough.
3. Electronics - eeeh... single pickup. High, little silent, with some noise - minihumbucker would be a better choice; think evryone pay cheerly some euros more for clear, non-affected sound.. Tone potentiometer generate only two colours - high and dark. Nothing between.
But electronics should be changed...
4. Touch and neck - really good.Easy+fine to play.Great possitive surprise!
5. Look and processing - fine. No considerable reservations at this price level.. Antique burst with dark. Cognac yellow.
6. MINUS: dot frets - tiny and flimsy. I dont wait long durability.
CONCLUSION: at its price a VERY FINE INSTRUMENT for beginners and also experienced players. 4me a surprise of year - I love this arrow!
You"ll too!
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RJ
Love, Love, Love.
Absolutely love this mandolin, great build quality and quick and easy to learn. Light enough to bring anywhere, very fun to play. When you have fresh strings on it, it sounds gorgeous. Handled very well and safe by the Thomann theme. Absolutely adore it.
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My first Mandolin!
I'm a guitarist, of over 40 years now. I have more guitars than any sane person probably should have (don't tell my wife I said that!!). Until I bought this instrument though, I didn't own any mandolins. I decided to buy it because it wasn't expensive, and I wanted to learn how to play it.
I've owned it for a few months now. My initial impression is very good. The acoustic sound is very loud for such a small body! Plugged in, the sound is quite lovely. I love the bell-like quality of the instrument.
For the price-point, the build quality is everything I had hoped it would be. My only real complaint is a small bit of blemish in the binding, around one of the F holes. To be honest, I have to put my glasses on and go searching for it, to be able to spot it. Otherwise, the fit and finish are good and I have no complaints.
I did have to do some setup, on the instrument. By that I mean, I adjusted the bridge to fix the intonation, which was noticeably off when it got to me. I also adjusted the bridge downwards because I thought the action was a bit too high. Also, the tuners feel a bit cheap, to me. Maybe that's common on a Mandolin? I don't know. In any event, I may change those, at some point.
Otherwise, it's a great first Mandolin!
I've owned it for a few months now. My initial impression is very good. The acoustic sound is very loud for such a small body! Plugged in, the sound is quite lovely. I love the bell-like quality of the instrument.
For the price-point, the build quality is everything I had hoped it would be. My only real complaint is a small bit of blemish in the binding, around one of the F holes. To be honest, I have to put my glasses on and go searching for it, to be able to spot it. Otherwise, the fit and finish are good and I have no complaints.
I did have to do some setup, on the instrument. By that I mean, I adjusted the bridge to fix the intonation, which was noticeably off when it got to me. I also adjusted the bridge downwards because I thought the action was a bit too high. Also, the tuners feel a bit cheap, to me. Maybe that's common on a Mandolin? I don't know. In any event, I may change those, at some point.
Otherwise, it's a great first Mandolin!
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Good deal
Great wee instrument for the money, I only use it for 4 or 5 songs so didn't want to pay too much. As per usual I changed the strings on a new buy but if you're happy with what's on it, it is playable out of the box. Can't really say there is a downside
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why?…pay £7000's odd!!!
Can't fault this mandolin and it looks and plays like the real Gibbo!!…and worth getting a hard case for….
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Excellent value
Excellent value good quality and sound
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Awesome Mandolin at an unbelievable price!!
I am a lifelong musician this was my first mandolin. I have already recorded with it the sound is great plugged or unplugged. Fit and finish are better than many more expensive brands. I would recommend this to beginners or accomplished players.
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A very good mandolin
Again great playability after very minor adjustment of the bridge, great intonation, holds tuning, fantastic instrument.
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HBMA - 100E VS 8 String F style mandolin
Packed well , Fast shipping , Arrived perfect condition , Action slightly high , will have to lower bridge , sounds fantastic , intonation good , nut position good , Definately will purchase more from HB
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Harley Benton HBMA-100E-VS
I received this very quickly and well packed. The mandolin is well finished. It has a nice tone acoustically and also sounds very good through my amplifier. So I am very satisfied with it and with the service I received from Thomann. Very good value for money.
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