Maestro solid body acoustic mandolin

Features

Tobacco burst shiny finish

Floating rosewood bridge

Chrome engraved tailpiece

Martin strings ( 8 )

Chrome machine heads

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Product Description

Beautifully crafted acoustic mandolin from Maestro: * Quality chrome hardware * Geared machine heads * Martin strings ( 8 ) * Mother of pearl fret dots * Rosewood bridge and fingerboard * Solid maple construction * Good clear and loud ringing tone The mandolin is also strongly associated with bluegrass and country music, and has been making a comeback in this area, as well as getting used occasionally in classical music. All this goes to show that the mandolin is an extremely versatile instrument which appeals to a huge range of people. Mandolins are tuned to G, D, A, E, like a fiddle, with two strings to each note, which helps to give it a really big sound. It's very easy to learn to accompany tunes on the mandolin by learning a few simple chords, but you can also learn to pick out tunes. A Brief History The Mandolin evolved from earlier lute family types of fretted instrument, in Italy during the last century, and reached a peak in popularity around 1895. Most of these examples were made in Naples, and the Neapolitan style mandolin has a deep bowl back constructed from thin ribs of wood. In the late 19th century, American instrument makers developed the flat backed style of mandolin. Gibson's carved models and Martin's flat tops are the best known of these. These designs give a more open sound, which projects well, and they also have the advantage of being much more comfortable to hold. Most modern styles of mandolin playing use these flat back instruments.

• Brand: Maestro
• Feature
  • Tobacco burst shiny finish
  • Floating rosewood bridge
  • Chrome engraved tailpiece
  • Martin strings ( 8 )
  • Chrome machine heads
• Label: Maestro
• Manufacturer: Maestro
• Package Quantity: 1
• Product Group: CE
• Publisher: Maestro
• Studio: Maestro