Does anyone have any info as regards the inner workings of the Kerman type mandolins? They speak about a double top but I gather that is not the same kind of Nomex sandwich found on some classical guitars.

I make alternative instruments (see pic of my latest electric) and really like the sound of those Kerman violins compared to traditional ones.
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