Re: Let's have a hypothetical discussion: Can we improve mando de
When I stop to consider the variety of bodies, soundholes and playing styles, I find a singular mandolin design cumbersome and ultimately pleasing to none.
I will say, I really like the neck shape Jack Spira used on my cant top- flat backed mandolin. It has a flat ledge for my left thumb and more of a C shape on the bass side and more of a V shape on the treble side. I find it very ergonomic for me.
I'm a fan of some aesthetic appointments that don't really offer functional (tone) benefits. I've sometimes found F style mandolins to be a little headstock heavy. But, I like the looks. I also like fins on old cars and leather saddles on modern bicycles. I'll trust my builders to make structural changes to their instruments as they experiment and learn what improves the function of an instrument or what can be tweaked aesthetically without compromising performance given I like a particular sound their instruments make.
Jamie
There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second. Logan Pearsall Smith, 1865 - 1946
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