Mandolin Body Shapes & Styles Explained 'Shoppe-Talk'

Jeremy Chapman from The Acoustic Shoppe Mando-splains (see what I did there?) the general differences in Mandolin body shapes A vs F, sound holes F vs oval and then goes into a little detail on what makes a hand carved top more prefered than a "spec" built Mandolin.

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[septemberwalk]

is it widely agreed upon the the eastman 305/304 is the best mandolin in that 5-600 dollar price range.?

[podoclaste]

Probably a well-known piece but could you tell us the title of the tune you play on this video ? Thanks.

[MrDaveKC]

What about flat top mandolins? Bowl back mandolins? I have two flat top mandolins that I dearly love. Great instruments.

[oddfellowfloyd]

Hi, Jeremy!

Mind if I ask you about strap buttons? If it's placed on the treble-side of the neck heel, do you find that it pulls the instrument top forward towards the floor, or does it stay pretty flat against you? I'm just asking because I'm wondering whether to place a strap button on the side of the neck heel, or directly on top; so that it sits flatter like a guitar would...?

Many thanks, and peace! :)

[forbiddensun]

Cool! But what about the big and round ones?

[avaya]

I was expecting more than just the garish american mandolin types. Seen more than enough of them.