Re: Mandolin top arch differences?
Willie & myself have been discussing this point via e-mail. I mentioned to him that my Weber "Fern" has a slightly higher 'arch' than my Ellis or Lebeda & put forward the idea that a higher arch = stiffer = more treble response. I was wondering if this had any bearing on why a particular brand / gauge of strings can sound good on my Ellis or Lebeda,but have "A" strings that cut like a razor on my Weber - the GHS A270's that i tried. Maybe it won't be the 'whole' reason,but i'm sure it has some input on the tone. Maybe the .016" gauge "A" strings are simply too strong toned for the Weber top, or, the heavier gauge + stiffer top simply don't work well together,
Ivan
Weber F-5 'Fern'.
Lebeda F-5 "Special".
Stelling Bellflower BANJO
Tokai - 'Tele-alike'.
Ellis DeLuxe "A" style.
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