Re: Difference Mandolin and Octavemandolin in playing
I'm learning the differences in a mandolin and an octave mandolin. I have a beautiful octave that Eddie Blevins in Blountville, TN, made for me. It's been a long time since I played anything but a standard mandolin. The octave has a 22" scale length and I'm learning the true meaning of the adage "Slow and steady wins the race."
I actually have to watch the fingers on the frets most of the time but it's getting better. I'm not ready to use it on stage yet but maybe the new muscle memory will begin kicking in one of these days.
David Hopkins
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