Hi everyone--I play mandolin in an Irish trad group, and am also interested in playing more rhythm/backing role as well. I am looking into whether to acquire an octave mandolin, or a bouzhouki for that purpose.
Are there any strong arguments for choosing to play an octave mandolin vs a bouzhouki? If you had to choose, which one would you play to give the best rhythm and texture as a backing instrument for Irish trad?
Thanks for any insights!
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