Mandolute
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This article is about an American mandolin. For the Algerian musical instrument, see Algerian mandole.
The Weymann Mandolute was one of the products sold under Weymann, the Philadelphia-based brand of Weymann and Sons, established 1864.[1] The 'mandolutes' were actually mandolins with eight strings and tuned exactly the same. The scale length is also within the standard mandolin scale; between 13 inches (330 mm) and 13+7⁄8 inches (350 mm). They advertised using scientific principles to create vibrations, power and volume as well as sustained sweet and mellow tones, all in the same instrument.[1]
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Classification | String instrument (plucked) |
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Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 321.322 (Composite chordophone) |
Developed | 20th century |
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Weymann and Son |
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