Guide to Electric Mandolins

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Kinds of Electric Mandolins include the following:

Four-string electric mandolin

• A four-string electric mandolin is made up of four steel strings, a basswood body shaped in f-style, a rosewood fretboard, and a maple neck.
• It usually has tone and volume control knobs, a lipstick pickup, and a radiused fretboard.

• A five-string electric mandolin is made up of five steel strings, a rosewood, cherry, or walnut fretboard, and a maple neck.
• Its body is usually made of poplar.
• It comes with an adjustable neck, a tunable bridge, and tone and volume controls.

• An eight-string electric mandolin is made up of eight steel strings, a basswood body shaped in f-style, a rosewood fretboard, and a maple neck.
• It usually has tone and volume control knobs, chrome hardware, and a bolt-on neck.

Materials used: If you want to get a warm sound, choose a solid electric mandolin made of mahogany. Look for one made of maple to get a bright sound.

Bolt-on neck: Choose an electric mandolin with a bolt-on neck that allows you to adjust or replace it.

Wide fretboard: If you have large hands, choose an electric mandolin with a wide fretboard for easier handling.

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