The mandore, Mandola in Italian, became the modern mandolin. The alto version, which is today’s “Mandola” came well after the mandore evolved into the mandolin. So what became today’s mandolin was...
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The mandore, Mandola in Italian, became the modern mandolin. The alto version, which is today’s “Mandola” came well after the mandore evolved into the mandolin. So what became today’s mandolin was...
I know this is awhile after the OP, but thought this could clear things up a bit, concerning which came first. A lot of similar names reused for new and old instruments are the cause for the...
I love the distressed look! My F-5G might look like this in a decade or two lol
Beautiful mandolin, I love the distressed look! My F-5G might look like that in a decade or two lol
I hadn’t even thought of speed necks. If I had’ve, I would’ve known it wasn’t anything to worry about.
Thanks for all the replies, mandolin peeps!
I don’t wear a ring.
They’ve developed in the month or so that I’ve owned it.
I figured out how to post a picture, thanks.
I bought this new Gibson F-5G, at the end of September. And I’ve noticed these chips on the bottom edge of the fret board in the finish. I play it just about every day for about 30 minutes to an...