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Mandobass

A mandobass is a type of guitar-like instrument sometimes shaped like a teardrop. It has four strings, like a guitar, but they are thicker and heavier than guitar strings. A mandobass is often used in jazz and folk music, and it provides a strong sound in the lower range of musical notes. You play it like you would a regular bass guitar - by plucking the strings with your fingers or using a pick.
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