There are many styles of mandolin, but four are common, the Neapolitan or round-backed mandolin, the carved-top mandolin and the flat-backed mandolin. The round-back has a deep bottom, constructed of strips of wood, glued together into a bowl.
What are the four common styles of mandolins?
the Neapolitan or round-backed mandolin, the carved-top mandolin and the flat-backed mandolin.