These styles generally have either two f-shaped soundholes like a violin (F-5 and A-5), or an oval sound hole (F-4 and A-4 and lower models) directly under the strings. Much variation exists between makers working from these archetypes, and other variants have become increasingly common. Generally, in the United States, Gibson F-hole F-5 mandolins and mandolins influenced by that design are strongly associated with bluegrass, while the A-style is associated other types of music, although it too is most often used for and associated with bluegrass. The F-5's more complicated woodwork also translates into a more expensive instrument.
These styles generally have either two f - shaped soundholes like a violin ( F-5 and A-5 ) , or an oval sound hole ( F-4 and A-4 and lower models ) directly under the strings . Much variation exists between makers working from these archetypes , and other variants have become increasingly common . Generally , in the United States , Gibson F - hole F-5 mandolins and mandolins influenced by that design are strongly associated with bluegrass , while the A - style is associated other types of music , although it too is most often used for and associated with bluegrass . The F-5 's more complicated woodwork also translates into a more expensive instrument .
Where are the soundholes located?
Where are the soundholes located ?
directly under the strings
directly under the strings