Mandolin instrument history In Brief Mandolins evolved as part of the Lute family in Italy during the 17th -18th centuries, and the deep bowled mandolin produced particularly in Naples became a common type in the 19th century. The original instrument was the mandola ( mandorla is almond in Italian and describes the instrument body shape) and […]
A vs F style mandolin instrument This is one of the most commonly asked questions when people first start shopping for mandolins instrument. Should I buy an A-style or an F-style mandolin? And a great question it is! Especially when they look so different and most of the professional players that you see are playing […]
The Elvis SJ-200 and Elvis Dove models are both based on acoustics Presley used extensively onstage, and boast LR Baggs electronics.