Mike Black and Bill Bussman (old wave mandolins) use the 12-fret, transverse, oval hole design also.
My preference? Just go buy a paddle-head Gibson! They are all over and (usually) worth the price!
I had an oval-hole hybrid and didn't like it at all! For the 15-fret neck joint, I'll just take f-holes!
I love my 1920 A3 and it's been a good friend for well over 30 years. I'm the second owner!
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'30 L-1, '73 FG-180, '98 914-C, '06 000-15S, '08 000-28NB, '11 GA3-12, '14 OM28A
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