Over the past year I have explored the mandolin, octave mandolin and the tenor guitar, all tuned GDAE. I think my favorite is the octave mandolin. My picking buddy/instructor has been encouraging me to try the six string guitar. So in January I started down that path. While looking for an instrument I was struck by the acoustic arch tops, no rational reason for the attraction. I haven't even been able to feel or hear one in person because no one in my area carries this type of guitar. So I bought one on line. The Loar LH-350, a carved spruce top with plywood maple sides.
The consensus seems to be these are jazz guitars, but I have seen videos of country players using them also. Should be interesting to explore.
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