Thomann Europe Mandola M1088

Pleasant suprise how good the instument is. The Mandola is made of fine massive material. The rather simple mechanics keep the tuning just enough for occasional playing at home or in a small company.

Mandola mě mile překvapila – za velmi mírnou cenu má solidní zpracování a i levně působící "klasická" mechanika drží ladění dost dobře na příležitostné hraní doma nebo v malé společnosti.

This octave mandolin has a satisfying tone, with good resonance and sustain. The finish is not perfect, but it's OK for this price point. The bridge isn't very good, and I've replaced mine with an ebony bridge, which is much better. I play mine tuned GDAD like an Irish bouzouki, and it's good for that style. Because it's a short-scale instrument it's very portable. It needs heavy strings to avoid any floppiness.

needed to file down the bridge but other than that a good enough instrument. you get what you pay for.