Bracing f5's

[tattiemando]

Does anybody have opinions on Tone bar bracing opposed to (x) bracing for F5's Andrew Mowry built my mandolin with the standard tone bar bracing. I have noticed such makers as Gilchrist regularly use (x) bracing. Who started (x) bracing? Which do you all prefer?

[pickinNgrinnin]

Check this (http://folkofthewood.com/page2168.htm) link. It's a question that comes up often. Some heavy hitters weigh in on this topic - including the late Charlie D.