The smaller F hole opening produces a higher definition of tone in much the same way a smaller aperture on a camera or a squinting of the eyes produces a clearer more hi-def picture. I bet you could get a combo of both within the same mandolin. The F hole one sounds to my ear like it’s 3 times as pricey as the O hole one based on sound quality. The O is far more muddled.
Hi, I don’t have a formal store for mandolins. I only make instruments based on orders. I’ve mostly been doing more intricate wood carvings now to satisfy my artistic side. More than happy to make a mandolin though. Reach me through mcdannaldwoodworks.com.
I like them both to be honest. I think much would depend on the music you pley, for instance if you play bluegrass, country style music the F hole would be a better choice but if , like me, you play a lot of Celtic and classical music then the oval hole would definitely be the mandolin of choice. I have tried both styles and I find that when playing bluegrass I dont get the high, ringing tone my loved in the music , but ,with the oval hove sounds much better on Celtic music. Also , and yes I know this is more about hand position than anything, however, my fingers get caught in the F hole when playing Celtic on it and not in the oval.
is it possible for you to compare oval hole mandolins a vs f frame. because i bought a oval hole f frame but i have wanted to know if there is a big difference between the two, like there is with the f hole models
nothing personal, but I am glad I skip over the talking. I wish people would edit comments on these comparisons to the bare minimum of words. self-deprecating comments do not replace the time spent listening to them
You sir, make gorgeous axes. The round hole in particular calls to me. Cheers.
Bass is good in the oval but over all I like the full range and treble of the f
Thanks great tremolo !!!
belli, complimenti
The smaller F hole opening produces a higher definition of tone in much the same way a smaller aperture on a camera or a squinting of the eyes produces a clearer more hi-def picture. I bet you could get a combo of both within the same mandolin. The F hole one sounds to my ear like it’s 3 times as pricey as the O hole one based on sound quality. The O is far more muddled.
second one with oval hole is more pleasant but both without bass
This is awesome
Can you attach a link to your store?
Hi, I don’t have a formal store for mandolins. I only make instruments based on orders. I’ve mostly been doing more intricate wood carvings now to satisfy my artistic side. More than happy to make a mandolin though. Reach me through mcdannaldwoodworks.com.
which one is easy to play....???
Neither are easy to play.
I like them both to be honest. I think much would depend on the music you pley, for instance if you play bluegrass, country style music the F hole would be a better choice but if , like me, you play a lot of Celtic and classical music then the oval hole would definitely be the mandolin of choice. I have tried both styles and I find that when playing bluegrass I dont get the high, ringing tone my loved in the music , but ,with the oval hove sounds much better on Celtic music. Also , and yes I know this is more about hand position than anything, however, my fingers get caught in the F hole when playing Celtic on it and not in the oval.
I think the same. Thank you.
is it possible for you to compare oval hole mandolins a vs f frame. because i bought a oval hole f frame but i have wanted to know if there is a big difference between the two, like there is with the f hole models
My advice is to play one of each kind and determine yourself.
I hear a load ringing metal sound
The hair!
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Are those light guage strings ?
oh its been a while so I can't remember I usually string them up first with lights though. mediums of course are a bit stronger.
@@quintonmcdannald2327 Thanks for answering.
nothing personal, but I am glad I skip over the talking. I wish people would edit comments on these comparisons to the bare minimum of words. self-deprecating comments do not replace the time spent listening to them
Oval better
Team F.
This invented controversy means next to nothing. If you like your mandolin, play it!