So...I own four mandolins. Nothing super special, run of the mill lower ends, but I like them.
Have to wonder...is MAS just a desire for that "sound"? That...desire to try something new? Is it curable with improvement of our playing skill? Is it just love for these objects and the beauty that some have with the awesome wood grain?
I have "A" style, "F" style and an oval hole. The one that challenges me is the oval due to the neck joint, my fingers are conditioned to land on the 15th fret placement and thus the 12th fret placement causes some screwy playing at times. But man, that Eastman sound.
BTW, can anyone give me an honest comparison of the Eastman 404 and 505? See? There I go...lusting again.
I like the "F's" for the look but I swear, I cannot prove it, but I think the sound of the "A's" sound a little better. Remember there's no huge spread of quality, they're all about the same level other than one being a mahogany build.
Yes, I'm rambling....as I search reverb....AGAIN.
Do I just have commitment issues?
Help....somebody...anybody....please....help.
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