Re: In Defense of F-Styles
I far prefer the look of an F-style, but the main reason I prefer them is the point at the back.
I absolutely hate playing round instruments.
You have to work to keep them upright, and the point on an F is crucial for me.
I would buy a great A-style, IF it had an added point at the back for sitting on my leg.
To be fully honest, I just am crazy about the F look.
I love the scroll.
It is elegant and amazing.
I will gladly pay more and not feel bad about it.
Having said all that, if someone has less than $500 to spend, I might suggest an A.
A crappy F isn't inspiring to play.
An A with a better tone is probably the way to go.
Luckily, I found a J Bovier F5 Special on craigslist for $500, so I was stoked.
Mandolins: Northfield 5-Bar Artist Model "Old Dog", J Bovier F5 Special, Gibson A-00 (1940)
Fiddles: 1920s Strad copy, 1930s Strad copy, Liu Xi T20, Liu Xi T19+ Dark.
Guitars: Taylor 514c (1995), Gibson Southern Jumbo (1940s), Gibson L-48 (1940s), Les Paul Custom (1978), Fender Strat (Black/RWFB) (1984), Fender Strat (Candy Apple Red/MFB) (1985).
Sitars: Hiren Roy KP (1980s), Naskar (1970s), Naskar (1960s).
Misc: 8 Course Lute (L.K.Brown)
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