Any significant tone differences between an A model and the two point instruments of comparable builds? Compare the Weber Yellowstone in the two configurations. And if you compare the A model ,two point and the F model? More bark to the F?
Thanks
Any significant tone differences between an A model and the two point instruments of comparable builds? Compare the Weber Yellowstone in the two configurations. And if you compare the A model ,two point and the F model? More bark to the F?
Thanks
Colemole
Big Muddy MM-8 , Silverangel F5, Collings MT
Red Valley EM, Silverangel Econo A ,Eastman MD505
I currently have the three Weber models you mention. The A and F are very similar sounding. If you have played a Weber, you know they all seem mellow in comparison to, say, a Collings. But they still sparkle. I would call them excellent versatile instruments with good bluegrass capabilities - not optimized for bluegrass at the expense of other genres. The y'stone 2-pointer has the Weber sound but quite punchy. I think the difference is in the sustain.
I would caution that I don't know the generally accepted vocabulary for describing mandolin sounds so the above is just my my attempt to describe what I hear. And this is just based on my three yellowstones, the only 3 I have ever played or listened to.
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Bruce Weber told me that his 2 point has the largest resonating capacity of all of his mandolins. I agree with HonkeyHank, they are mellower than Collings. I really like their oval hole mandolins a lot.
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