Mandolin neck width

Subject: Mandolin neck width
From: GUEST,Jonathan Hill
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 06:21 PM

Anyone know of a mid-range ( sub 500 quid ) mandolin with a slightly wider neck than standard. Stefan Sobell does a nice one, but, hey......
Thanks
Jonathan

Subject: RE: Mandolin neck width
From: Leadfingers
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 06:54 PM

My spare is a Gianni which has a sensible width and was not horribly priced . I think its a case of 'keep looking' or bite the bullet and spend the money.

Subject: RE: Mandolin neck width
From: mooman
Date: 15 Aug 03 - 06:14 AM

Jonathan

Perhaps you could check out a Paul Hathway? Nice plain instruments with good wood, build and tone. If I remember well, the necks are not too narrow. Price range should be about right.

Peace,

moo