Re: Nice Gibson A-50 in Nashville under $1k
Originally Posted by
jazzjune18
As far as the sound is concerned how do these puppies compare to the 20's models? Also, are the f holes more friendly with the chop??
1. There are no "'20's" A-50's, 'cause it wasn't introduced until the early 1930's. Most 1920's Gibson A-models were oval-holes (not all), so it's the difference between the sound of an f-hole and an oval-hole, pretty much.
2. As to the chop: yes, f-hole mandolins tend to have sharper attack and quicker decay, which is good for "chopping" off-beats.
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