Re: Where can a classical/Italian player find a non-bowlback mand
Some of my other favorite players on the SF mandolin scene (besides David, of course) who were / are dedicated to Italian music:
Matteo Casserino, Tony Flores and Gus Garelick all played arch top mandolins.
Matteo and Gus played Gibson A50s (among other mandolins.)
Tony and Gus's tremolo are still the benchmarks for me.
The shorter scale of bowlbacks and other flatback mandolins from the era obviously make a difference in how one approaches playing the music as well.
To my ear the US made rosewood back / spruce top flatback mandolins from the '10s and '20s sound wonderful when playing the classic Italian tunes.
Great crisp projection with good (but not booming) bass and mid range.
I have a few Vega / Leland mandolins from this era which combined with Dogal strings help me really enjoy discovering something new each time I play.
Thanks, and tip o' the hat to our friend Sheri for being such a fontana profunda of the original sheets for so much of this timeless music.
Mick
Ever tried, ever failed? No matter. Try again, fail again. Fail better.--Samuel Beckett
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