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    Default Upside down Irwin

    I'm guessing this model doesn't have any experience actually playing mandolin. Lol!

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    Default Re: Upside down Irwin

    Quote Originally Posted by Zach Wilson View Post
    I'm guessing this model doesn't have any experience actually playing mandolin. Lol!

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-IRIN-Wo...YAAOSwsGpcLH27
    She's playing a mandolin 8 string guitar. They play different Than a mandolin. You pluck the strings behind the bridge.

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    Default Re: Upside down Irwin

    This may be a bit of an overstatement!

    "Its sound is like a silver bell rolling, it is very crisp, ethereal, finely broken, clean, classically rich, sensitive, bright and sweet."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roger Adams View Post
    "Its sound is like a silver bell rolling, it is very crisp, ethereal, finely broken, clean, classically rich, sensitive, bright and sweet."
    I saw that as well! Haha! I love the picture of the two of them just lying there in total wonderment and enjoyment over 'the Irwin'.

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    Default Re: Upside down Irwin

    Well the photo explains it all: the only way you can play in the mirror-G-clef is to hold the mandolin upside down.
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    Default Re: Upside down Irwin

    youse guys is funny today. but it's obviously a performance art mandolin. where you strum below the bridge to get the harmonics

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    Default Re: Upside down Irwin

    The name is not Irwin, it is Irin. It also comes with a Wipe, 1 string and fits the Asian hand as Shwon (maybe that is the town of origin?)

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    New IRIN Wooden Classic Mandolin 8 String Guitar with Carry Storage Bag US Stock

    Feature:

    The shape of the body is like an almond, more like a cutaway pear.
    Its sound is like a silver bell rolling, it is very crisp, ethereal, finely broken, clean, classically rich, sensitive, bright and sweet.
    Responsive and sensitive strings fit the Asian hand, reducing the fatigue of playing, and helping to cultivate the interest of learners.
    A well-built mandolin at this price range is truly unheard of, will appeal to a whole new group of players with its construction, fittings, and sound.
    Best choice for yourself or as a gift for your dear friends (Come with a soft storage bag).

    Specification:
    Brand: IRIN
    Condition: Brand New
    Material: Wood
    Color: As Shwon
    Size: Approx. 70 * 27.5 * 5 cm / 27.55 * 10.82 * 1.96 in
    Weight: Approx. 1.64kg

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    Default Re: Upside down Irwin

    And look, the ad says it's made of wood. Who'd have guessed?
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    Default Re: Upside down Irwin

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Garber View Post
    The name is not Irwin, it is Irin."
    Oops. My bad.... my humblest apologies to "The Irin"

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    Default Re: Upside down Irwin

    They forgot to mention the compensated bridge.
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    Default Re: Upside down Irwin

    Strings made to fit the Asian hand, you say, well maybe I oughta try it! I mean I have little delicate lady hands, how far off can I be?

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    You guys sure know how to dampen creativity.

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