I'm getting ready to build a jazz mando: carved top, f-holes, cutaway, etc. Is a four string preferred to an eight string for jazz playing? How about body depth, compared to a bluegrass body? Scale? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
David http://www.cripplecreekmandolins.com
Five strings, single course. Same body depth, 14.5-15” scale. I’d put a pickup at the 17 or 18th fret for a fat jazz tone. Ymmv
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Thanks, how is a 5 string tuned at a 15" scale?
Originally Posted by tukanu thanks, how is a 5 string tuned at a 15" scale? cgdae.
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