Mandolin

[SwimmerGuy314]

I've been looking all over and can't figure out what kind of mandolin Boyd's been using. It looks like it says Fender on it but Fender doesn't make any that look like it and it isn't listed on the bands equipment page...

[twojump]

yeah mandolin rriiiiiggghhhhttt

[twojump]

if you want to know what kind of VIOLIN he uses go to dmband.com and click on boyd it will show you his stuff

[deercreekdmb]

this is the pic of what the threadstarter is talking about
it is made by fender, but i couldnt find it on their website... dont know exactly what model it is....

[deercreekdmb]

i dont think it is a mandolin, cause it's only got 4 strings....

[TheMadViolin]

The range and size of the mandolin makes it very difficult for it to project its sound. The reason a mandolin has 8 strings is so that it can sustain better. Each pairing of strings you see are the same string. If a mandolin is made primarily for electric purposes (Boyd's), then the doubling of strings is unnecessary. Some manufactures prefer the chorus-like effect and keep the 8-string model, but you will see many 4-string electrical mandolins.

Yes, it is a mandolin.. although I am also not sure of the make

[PilotC150]

The writing on the headstock doesn't quite look like it says Fender. I'll look around.

[TheRealGuyute]

It's called a Mandocaster. Fender doesn't make them any more. Basically a solid-body electric mandolin. Check out eBay and you'll see a couple up there right now.