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Old 01-17-2019, 06:55 PM
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I've got two - an all-metal Duolian with a biscuit bridge and a new MJ Franks wood-body spider bridge - it play a whole lot better and, like others say, is warmer, less harsh. equally loud too. The Duolian is built like a tank, good in barroom brawls, harsh sounding (which is best for some pieces) with a neck like a rolling pin. I keep its action higher and use it for slide so the neck is less consideration. It is also definitely heavier.

Playing, I don't notice the weight, but I sure do when carrying them around for any distance. One arm will definitely grow longer. So it seems.
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'31 National Duolian
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