HBMA-100E- VS : 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!