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The Milanese mandolin



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This particular page was created 15/03/2004 and last updated 15/03/2006
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  • Body shape: Lute
  • Top: Flat
  • Back: Bowl
  • Frets: Fixed or tied
  • Strings: 6 (single) or 12 (double)
  • Courses: 6 ( 1 or 2 - 1 or 2 - 1 or 2 - 1 or 2 - 1 or 2 - 1 or 2)
During the 19th Century the Lombardic mandolin evolved into the Milanese mandolin, very similar to its predecessor, but with a louder tone to fit new musical tastes and sometimes with just single strings instead of double courses.

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