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Are Big Muddy mandolins good?

Are Big Muddy mandolins good?

“For beginners and serious students Carlo Aonzo recommends Big Muddy mandolins. The quality of the wood and workmanship make these among the best value for the price. ” “Mike, That is quite an impressive testimonial given the Weber/Collings reputation.

Where are big muddy mandolins made?

the US
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How is a Mandocello tuned?

Its eight strings are in four paired courses, with the strings in each course tuned in unison. Overall tuning of the courses is in fifths like a mandolin, but beginning on bass C (C2). It can be described as being to the mandolin what the cello is to the violin.

Where are Breedlove mandolins made?

U.S.A.
Handcrafted in the same Bend, OR workshop as the acoustic guitars, Breedlove expanded the line to include a Crossover line in 2014 produced overseas. In 2016, Breedlove Stringed Instruments will be suspending their production of U.S.A. built mandolins.

What is the most common size mandolin?

Of course, the MANDOLIN is by far the most popular. It has a scale length of 14 inches, a body width of 10 1/8th inches and an overall length of 27 1/4th inches.

What is the difference between an A style and F style mandolin?

The two mandolin styles have obvious differences in the way they look. The F-style has an ornamental scroll in the headstock and close to the neck and two points on the lower body of the instrument, while the A-style usually has a plain, pear-shaped body and no points.

Are Breedlove mandolins any good?

Breedlove’s FF and KO mandolins combine unique visual style with superb build quality. Both mandolins have similarly high levels of fit and finish. They lack the multi-ply bindings and fancy scroll carving found on some traditional pro-level f-style mandolins, but make up for this with their elegant craftsmanship.

Does Breedlove make mandolins?

Mandolins have been a staple of the Breedlove product line since 1997. Handcrafted in the same Bend, OR workshop as the acoustic guitars, Breedlove expanded the line to include a Crossover line in 2014 produced overseas.

Is the mandolin hard to learn?

Fortunately, the mandolin is not a difficult instrument to learn. It’s lightweight and compact so you can practice anywhere. It also has less strings than many other instruments, like the guitar, which makes reading tablature much easier.

How much should I pay for a mandolin?

Mandolin Type Price Range
Beginner Mandolin $100 – $400+
Intermediate Mandolin $400 – $800+
Professional Mandolin $600 – $3,000+