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traveldob
Mar-03-2015, 11:31am
Hi, can anyone tell me the difference between an A4 and an A5?
Thanks
Ron McMillan
Mar-03-2015, 11:39am
A4 has a single, round (or oval) hole. A5 has two f-holes, one on either side of the strings.
George R. Lane
Mar-03-2015, 11:39am
An A4 has an oval hole and usually the neck joins the body at the 12th fret. The A5 has f holes and the neck joins the body at the 15th fret.
traveldob
Mar-03-2015, 11:48am
Perfect, thanks so much for the replies. I am a guitar player about to take the jump into Mando. I have a lot to learn.
George R. Lane
Mar-03-2015, 11:56am
Travelbob,
The Café is the place to learn all about mandolins. Be sure to use the search feature and explore to your hearts content. Good luck on your journey.
Mandoplumb
Mar-03-2015, 1:36pm
At least what most of us call an A5. The Jethroe burns A5 had 2 points and an oval whole.
Capt. E
Mar-05-2015, 4:09pm
All A-4's are vintage instruments made prior to WWII (though I suppose some builders have made copies). There is only ONE vintage A-5 (if you have another one, PLEASE let us know). All other A-5's are modern instruments.
Capt. E
Mar-05-2015, 4:13pm
At least what most of us call an A5. The Jethroe burns A5 had 2 points and an oval whole.
Yeah, I forgot about that one. Not a bad instrument. Still a vintage mandolin. They stopped making them around 1970.
Can get confusing... no?