This is my first bowlback instrument - a sort of 'German' classical. I say 'sort of' because the body shape is not quite as round as other Seiffert-style mandolins, and it has a Gibson scale length with the neck join at the 11th fret.
It's made mostly from Tasmanian timbers, with a soundboard of King Billy Pine and ribs of Tasmanian Myrtle. The neck is Queensland maple (with CF stiffener), armrest and top rib are Solomon Blackwood.
Tuners are 'antique brass' Rubners, Evo frets, Thomastik strings.
It's only been strung up for a day and is still settling in, but so far I'm pretty pleased with how it sounds and plays - clear and responsive with a lot of ring and plenty of volume.
Bookmarks