Re: Picking the right mandolin
Originally Posted by
Dan in NH
... Oval hole mandolins tend to be warmer. F hole mandolins tend to be brighter, and project their sound better. ...
Since so much of the tone is in the touch of the player, IMHO it's easier to tone down an F-hole than to brighten up an oval. Thus: F-holes tend to be more versatile.
Also be aware that the pick (big, small, thick, thin, stiff, soft, pointed, rounded, $ - $$$$) has a HUGE influence on tone; some would say more than any variation in body style.
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