The Rover RM-75 mandolin with a wooden hard-shell case.
Mandolins sold by Folkmusician receive full fret jobs and bridge work in addition to the standard setup routine. The result is the best playing RM-75 available anywhere at any price.
The MMS-8 mandolin is beautiful in that minimalist sort of way. A satin finish allows the carved top and back to breath. Simple dot fingerboard markers and an elaborate yet tasteful headstock lend to the subtle beauty.