Thomann Portuguese Mandolin 1

I ordered this mandolin in America a few days ago and it arrived in 4 days. I was afraid it would get damaged on me. But it was put in a very big box and it got unimpaired and I'm very glad it didn't get damaged. I opened it and fastened it. It sounds very good, the strings are new and very fine and it sounds good. The mandolin makes a loud sound and that makes me very happy. The tool shows exactly that in the picture, the buying and sending process was easy and the ones I ordered from were very receptive and answered all my questions and gave me a code through which I could track the instrument every day. . It was brought exactly on the promised day. The instrument sounds perfect, and does not make muffled sounds, without defects and it is easily tuned, it does not tune quickly, they offered me a guarantee even if it gets broken, they told me that they can send me another mandolin or money. So I'm very happy, I didn't expect it to be such a good mandolin, but I wholeheartedly recommend it. I even gave it to a conductor to try and he said that it really sounds wonderful, it makes pure and fine sounds and you don't stick your fingers when you press on the strings.

When the mandolin first arrived I was surprised at the quality for the money I paid for it. The back of the bowl in nicely curved & is comfortable against the body. In fact the quality of the workmanship is excellent for the price.
The sound is tonally very nice & has a sweet edge to it. I did find the tuning pegs were a little tight to turn when it came to tuning. I will have a look at this when I go to change the strings, or maybe they will loosen with use in time. A lovely little instrument that is great fun to play.

Portuguese Mandolin built really well, typical of Portuguese style Mandolins no truss rod but the action was fine. Nice Neapolitan style tone as expected from this style of mandolin, will be perfect for those who enjoy Celtic and Classical style playing......don't buy f your style is bluegrass it won't sound right :-)

Finish and fret work 10/10
Cosmetic finish 10/10
Sound 10/10 (loud/bright)
Construction.....I'm surprised at how much solid wood construction this mandolin has, normally budget mandolins use laminate so that was a nice surprise & made in Europe (Romania). My 2nd mandolin purchase from Thomann.