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Thread #46607   Message #2394834
Posted By: nickp
22-Jul-08 - 04:28 AM
Thread Name: What mandolin do you play?
Subject: RE: What mandolin do you play?
I have an A style made for me about 10 years ago by David Wright from the wilds of Devon (well, not far from Exeter). It has a sycamore back which looks beautiful and spruce front with maple sides and neck. I love it. It's been refretted 3 times and had a few 'dings' retouched but still looks and sounds stunning.

When I want a different sound I also have a Gibson A4 circa 1917, Handel tuners, original bridge but missing the scratchplate.

Currently both have GHS "silk and steel" strings which I really like and are very easy to play although they are a touch quiet. The next change for the 'new' one will be D'Addario J75s - just a fraction heavier than the more common J74s. The Gibson will probably stay with the GHS.