Has the mandolin changed your aesthetic preference re: guitars?

[dcoventry]

I have really gotten into purely acoustic archtop instruments. And I have always like natural finishes, too. To wit:

[fatt-dad]

F-style mandolins seem too flamboyant for my tastes. I appreciate seeing the character of the wood, but I also have a white-face Gibson, which I love. My aesthetic has changed over the years. The instruments I have the most stories with look the best!

f-d

[Petrus]

I forget to mention mandocellos. Best of both worlds ...





This one's a real bank account killer at $11K though.

http://www.themusiczoo.com/product/1...mona-Sunburst/