Pops1, I can understand the obscuring of the room to fret, but I guess you are indicating that this does occur in nicer domestic F5 builds. How well...
That is a nice looking mandolin and case. I don't have serial number knowledge for these but there are many previous posts that may potentially give...
Objectively, A and F style mandolins with equal quality in wood sources, craftsmanship and hardware have comparable sonic and play-ability qualities....
In your situation, or the situation that you describe, I'd be looking for a flattop mandolin like an old Flatiron pancake. While it won't deliver the...
Indexless, I too have been down the guitars and amps road, literally all my life since my first electric in 1965, and you are right. Especially when...