"Good improvisation communicates harmonic progression melodically. Effective melodies manipulate harmonic content through the use of guide tones and preparatory gravity notes, masterfully woven in systematic tension, release, and transparent harmonic definition."
June 5, 2009 | The Amazing Jonathan. Jon Mann EM5B Octave/Baritone
Our highest trafficking sponsorship banner ad is none other than Manndolins, the curious craft of Tennessee builder Jonathan Mann. We came across his work around five years ago, and have been pleased to see his popularity increase. (We've owned one of his EM5 electrics ever since then.) His work is truly signature, unique neck-through design, and a master of pick-up placement and variety. You see this incarnated in one of his latest creations, the EM5B electric octave/baritone, in which he takes conventional octave mandolin 4-string tuning GDAE but adds a higher B string.
How does this work? Quite well, and you can see for yourself on this terrific YouTube demo! Some opportune music creating potential:
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June 5, 2009 | The Amazing Jonathan. Jon Mann EM5B Octave/Baritone
