2010s Luna Trinity A-Style Archtop Mandolin
I'm so used to being underwhelmed when playing newer, student-level instruments. This Luna Trinity surprised me, though. Despite its Celtic looks, it has a poppy, bluegrass-like tone. It played decently when it arrived, too, but after a quick setup it plays fast as heck with modern, A-5-style joint and fret access.
So: consider me impressed at $400 new. They're a good competitor for Eastman's lower-end instruments to run up against.
Repairs included: setup.
Top wood: solid spruce
Back & sides wood: solid maple
Bracing type: tonebar
Bridge: rosewood
Fretboard: walnut
Neck wood: maple
Action height at 12th fret: hair-under 1/16" (fast)
String gauges: 34w-10 lights
Neck shape: medium soft V
Board radius: flat
Truss rod: adjustable
Neck relief: straight
Fret style: medium-narrow
Scale length: 13 7/8"
Nut width: 1 1/16"
Body width: 10 3/8"
Body depth: 2" + arching
Weight: 2 lbs 3 oz
Condition notes: it's pretty clean and new-ish save minor scratching and scuffing here and there on the body and headstock only apparent because of the satin finish. The frets are in good order (not much used) and it's ready to go.
It comes with: a "flight"-style case.
Comments
Agreed about fancy gear -- I work on expensive stuff but can't own it! Kids!!!