Just finished with this little guy. Crack in back sealed with liquid CA and then French Polished. Beautiful sound. Used one light gauge and two ultralight gauge strings in each course. Makes me wonder why all mandolins don't have 12 strings!
Bruno 12 string mandolinetto
Just finished with this little guy. Crack in back sealed with liquid CA and then French Polished. Beautiful sound. Used one light gauge and two ultralight gauge strings in each course. Makes me wonder why all mandolins don't have 12 strings!
Re: Bruno 12 string mandolinetto
Nice work. I hope you can post an audio/video so we can hear it.
Re: Bruno 12 string mandolinetto
Certainly interesting for a bit of different tonal color especially for a rhythm backup but I can’t imagine playing fast dance tunes as a lead melody instrument. Also, I don’t think the other band members would have the patience to tune between every tune.Originally Posted by DMand
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Re: Bruno 12 string mandolinetto
It's actually kept in tune pretty well.
Re: Bruno 12 string mandolinetto
Wow, 3 course. Who do you think made it?
My friend plays Gypsy jazz and has 2 small guitar shaped 4 string mandos.
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