Re: Education
I completely agree with Pittsburgh Bill!
These are incredibly complicated pieces of engineering, as much art as science. Every mandolin I have played has been different from the previous one. Your education may be very long and time consuming, but, the knowledge you will acquire will be extremely valuable. When you find “the one” you will know it. Don’t get too caught up in the name in the peghead. Use all your senses about it, the feel under hand will tell you a lot. The way it reacts to touch, how does it smell? I know, that’s silly but, I’m serious. It’s something you will have an intimate relationship with for years to come, that aroma will change over time. The way it sounds is critical but all the rest will give you more education. One of my pet things is how are the lines! The shape has got to be appealing to my eye, so many designs are slightly “off” look at the differences in Gibson “A” styles over the years, some look inviting, others just, don’t.
Take the time to have some real education.
Timothy F. Lewis
"If brains was lard, that boy couldn't grease a very big skillet" J.D. Clampett
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