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 August 16, 2009 | James Condino 10-string preview
We're looking forward to a review treat later this month. From the expert hands of builder/adventurer James Condino, an intriguing 10-string "Fanndola" mandolin. The fanned frets off a solution to the tension disparity that plagues most 10-string instruments (C,G,D,A,E), allowing a graduated scale. In his instrument, barely at 14" for the E string, and 16-1/2" for the C side, this "stepping" of lengths allows a more appropriate pitch to string length solution, and counter-intuitively, the angle of the frets are easy to adapt to. Matter of fact, look at your own hands, and tell us this isn't already some "fanning" going on of the fingertips. (See JazzMando archive Gibson 5-string
Do not adjust your monitor!
Another issue is fretboard width. Too wide, you can't manage the strings as well; too narrow and your fingers run into each other. James has settled for a 1-1/8" width we can't wait to get our hands on.
Literally.
More on this at the end of the month when it hits the JazzMando laboratory later this month.
Builder's Website: James Condino
Posted by Ted at August 16, 2009 11:38 AM
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