Re: Weber Bridger Octave vs Weber Bitteroot Oval Octave?
I also have not played either instrument, but I do know a bit about the Weber instrument lines. The Bridger is no longer a current model, and hasn’t been made for some time now. Both models are carved top, but the Bridger used their “Celtic” body shape, more of a teardrop, while the Bitterroot is more of a regular A body shape. Therefore, my feeling is that the Bitterroot is probably capable of more volume, it just has a bigger box. Weber used to make a mandolin called the “Hyalite” that also had that Celtic body, and I have played those. I always thought they sounded more quiet or muted compared with a Gallatin or Bitterroot.
Don
2016 Weber Custom Bitterroot F
2011 Weber Bitterroot A
1974 Martin Style A
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