The story of my new F17 mandolin started in Baja California, Mexico in 2014. Apart from fishing in the Sea of Cortez, I also had the opportunity to play some bluegrass music with musicians of the local American community.
(Czech Garnet = blody red pyrop, my favorite typical Bohemian gemstone)
Garnet F is the modern mandolin, with traditional prewar Gibson shape.
I’m just trying this maple toneguard – my own idea. It is not so heavy like the steel one but it works well too. At least on my personal instrument.