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Another player here, just wanting to say thanks for putting the thread together and I look forward to being to contribute more eventually. I got my first Mandolin maybe 8 months ago, I found a deal for a used MD505 locally for about as much as a new 305 would cost. I also play Irish tenor banjo and wanted to give the mando a shot. I really love playing it, but I've found that playing melodies alongside other Irish instruments it tends to get drowned out. I have been really impressed with the Eastman so far. I went to look at a Kentucky 150 that was up for sale locally, and while it was a serviceable instrument and played well, I enjoyed the Eastman so much more, I think mainly because of the radiused fretboard. I'd say if you're considering a first mando and your budget allows for an Eastman (or a nicer Kentucky perhaps) over the 150 it may well be worth it. Try to play both at least if you can. I want to get started exploring it as a rhythm instrument and start learning the chords, but I haven't gotten around to buying that chord book yet. It is on the list, along with, well, all the other music you can play on this wonderful little instrument.
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I'd watch for sure. The Irish music I play is practically all melody, so I know very little for chords on the mandolin, and 99% of what I play is jigs or reels, so right hand techniques other than just simple picking would be appreciated.
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