Re: The most beautiful instrument?
Asking this question here is bound to evoke a lot of responses extolling the virtues - and I believe there are many, though I admit to a personal bias - of the mandolin. It is indeed a most charming instrument, and offers much beauty, both acoustically and visually, both in sound and sight. It also offers much variety in both these areas, and players and builders have been, and continue to be, very creative. Even I, humble fumbler and cynical critic that I am, impress myself now and then with what I can do with it - and knowing such possibilities exist keep me intrigued with it and inspire me to continue to play. As for visual beauty, few can surpass an example such as this. I leave it to the viewer to imagine how its sound compares with its visual presence. I leave it hanging on the wall so as not to disturb the gods, thinking that Orpheus' lyre may have been rediscovered.
But that's just my opinion. I could be wrong. - Dennis Miller
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