Measurements might be helpful here especially scale lengths. Brescian mandolini are tuned the same as standard neapolitan mandolins GDAE but usually...
This week on Mandolin Mondays we have Irish mandolinist Seán Keegan with us fresh off his debut album release, playing a beautifully ornamented reel...
This is an Italian renaissance tune, a Neapolitan villanella from the 16th century, originally used in staged performances of the Commedia dell'Arte....
As Nick has pointed out Kalamazoo was one of the Gibson 2nd line brand names that they built. They also built instruments for the trade with a bunch...
Look through the f hole on the eBay link. Do you see a back brace? Does your mandolin have a brace across the back? The reality of the Gibson second...
I am 27 and live in middle TN. I own a 1976 Ode A5, and a 90's Mid Missouri M-1. My favourite players are Adam Steffey, Simon Mayor, John Reischman, Chris Thile, Emory Lester, Sierra Hull, Tim O'Brien, Jefferson Louvat, and Frank Solivan. (Among many others :))