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* The large four-string mandobass has a much longer neck and is tuned EADG, like a [[double bass]] or [[bass guitar]]. It was popular in early 20th century American and European mandolin ensembles. Early examples had very large bodies and were often played in an upright position like a double bass.<ref name=sparks/> Later examples often have smaller bodies and are intended to be played guitar style.<ref name=":1">Johnson, Joseph R.; ''Mandolin Clubs and Orchestras in the United States (1880-1920):'' ''Their Origin, History and Instruments''; Vermillion: University of South Dakota: 1987), pp. 34, 49-51, 182.</ref> |
* The large four-string mandobass has a much longer neck and is tuned EADG, like a [[double bass]] or [[bass guitar]]. It was popular in early 20th century American and European mandolin ensembles. Early examples had very large bodies and were often played in an upright position like a double bass.<ref name=sparks/> Later examples often have smaller bodies and are intended to be played guitar style.<ref name=":1">Johnson, Joseph R.; ''Mandolin Clubs and Orchestras in the United States (1880-1920):'' ''Their Origin, History and Instruments''; Vermillion: University of South Dakota: 1987), pp. 34, 49-51, 182.</ref> |
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* The small four-string mandobass is identical, but built on a smaller scale and usually tuned either GDAE, two octaves below the mandolin, or CGDA, two octaves below the mandola. Though not as resonant as the larger instrument, players often preferred it as easier to handle and more portable.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Ruppa|first=Paul|title=American Mando-Bass History 101|url=http://www.mandolin.co.uk/blogs/Mando-Bass_History_101.pdf|access-date=19 April 2021|website=Mandolin.co.uk}}</ref> |
* The small four-string mandobass is identical, but built on a smaller scale and usually tuned either GDAE, two octaves below the mandolin, or CGDA, two octaves below the mandola. Though not as resonant as the larger instrument, players often preferred it as easier to handle and more portable.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Ruppa|first=Paul|title=American Mando-Bass History 101|url=http://www.mandolin.co.uk/blogs/Mando-Bass_History_101.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=19 April 2021|website=Mandolin.co.uk}}</ref> |
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* The eight-string mandobass, or "tremolo-bass", relatively rare, is built exactly like a mandolin but is much larger and tuned either GDAE, two octaves lower than the mandolin, or CGDA, two octaves below the mandola.<ref>Marcuse, Sibyl; Musical Instruments: A Comprehensive Dictionary; W. W. Norton & Company (1975). (see entries for ''mandolin'', and for individual mandolin family members.)</ref><ref>Johnson, J. R.; "The Mandolin Orchestra in America, Part 3: Other Instruments", ''American Lutherie'', No. 21 (Spring) 1990, pp.45-46.</ref> |
* The eight-string mandobass, or "tremolo-bass", relatively rare, is built exactly like a mandolin but is much larger and tuned either GDAE, two octaves lower than the mandolin, or CGDA, two octaves below the mandola.<ref>Marcuse, Sibyl; Musical Instruments: A Comprehensive Dictionary; W. W. Norton & Company (1975). (see entries for ''mandolin'', and for individual mandolin family members.)</ref><ref>Johnson, J. R.; "The Mandolin Orchestra in America, Part 3: Other Instruments", ''American Lutherie'', No. 21 (Spring) 1990, pp.45-46.</ref> |
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