Seagull S8 Mandolin Sunburst EQ, Right Handed, Acoustic-Electric Mandolin (42500)

I'm so happy with this purchase! The mandolin is gorgeous and plays very well (I upgraded from a Rogue). I did not expect it to come with a case and it did. It connects well to an amp and has a good tone and weight to it. I would say the finish is closer to a satin than a semi-gloss as advertised which is PERFECT. I love it.

Hard on my left hand but I found no way to lower the strings. Also there’s no knob or something at the tail end for attaching shoulder strap.

I liked its look and feel, but with no ability to attach a strap, it was useless for me, so I sent it right back. The refund process was excellent.

I own a Gibson F and A mandolin wanted a beater for festivals this is a great sounding and easy playing instrument so much so my son hasn’t stopped playing it forced to by one for myself I wasn’t put off by the cheaper price because I own a seagull guitar which I play more then my Martin d 18 and Gibson

Received the S8 EQ a couple of weeks ago and initially was really disappointed. The G strings sounded dead and couldn't be fretted anywhere to make decent tone. Before returning thought I'd try some strings. Installed D'addario EJ 73s. Now it sounds wonderful.Saddle isn't adjustable, but it's now perfect with those 10-38 strings. The Godin strings were very heavy gauge shipped, and couldnt be fretted due to fret spacing and height.Very happy now. Frets at pretty close together for my fingers but getting used to it.Pickup system sounds great through PA.

I've had a Seagull guitar and it led me to have the confidence to buy this mandolin. I was not disappointed. Very nice quality, tone, etc.. No issues.