Originally Posted by
(first string @ Nov. 17 2006, 12:15)
I think the consensus seems to be that CT’s mando is quieter and needs the amplification because of the extremely low action.
I'm not so sure about this. I've seen Chris tear into that Dude when playing rhythm. He can play as loud as anyone when he wants to. Having seen him play in different situations, I don't know if I could say for sure that his Dude is quiet by any means. I would agree that he has low action and plays with a light touch for the most part, but I don't know if that would translate into generalizations about his mandolin being quieter IMHO.
Just curious, has anyone here played the Dude that can comment? I'll ask Michael next week when I see him. Michael has commented to me several times that he sounds ridiculous on Chris's mandolin, and Chris on his. Two players with completely different styles, approaches and set-ups.
-jonathan
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