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| | Data:- Body shape: Lute
- Top: Flat
- Back: Bowl
- Bridge: Floating
- Frets: Fixed
- Strings: 12 (in pairs)
- Courses: 6 ( 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2)
The Genovese mandolin dates back to around 1700, but never seems to have gained much recognition. It may however have been the first true mandolin to have metal strings and a floating bridge/taipiece - construction details that are virtually essential to modern mandolins.
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