Purchased this same model mandolin a few years ago in New Zealand. Mine being about 7-10 years old has mellowed out quite a bit. It has a more rounded tone while still maintaining the punch, presence and solid chop for bluegrass. It barks. I play some fiddle tunes, blues, America and Celtic trad. Anything from Hector The Hero to Tennessee Stud. Copperhead Road and Losing My Religion. These are very high quality instruments for the money. Highly recomend them. Especially this specific model. Mine came with Gold componentry.
Purchased this same model mandolin a few years ago in New Zealand. Mine being about 7-10 years old has mellowed out quite a bit. It has a more rounded tone while still maintaining the punch, presence and solid chop for bluegrass. It barks. I play some fiddle tunes, blues, America and Celtic trad. Anything from Hector The Hero to Tennessee Stud. Copperhead Road and Losing My Religion. These are very high quality instruments for the money. Highly recomend them. Especially this specific model. Mine came with Gold componentry.