These styles generally have either two f-shaped soundholes like a violin (F-5 and A-5), or an oval sound hole (F-4 and A-4 and lower models) directly under the strings. Much variation exists between makers working from these archetypes, and other variants have become increasingly common. Generally, in the United States, Gibson F-hole F-5 mandolins and mandolins influenced by that design are strongly associated with bluegrass, while the A-style is associated other types of music, although it too is most often used for and associated with bluegrass. The F-5's more complicated woodwork also translates into a more expensive instrument. COUNT 5
QSN1 What shape sounds holes do these styles of mandolins have?  ANS1 two f-shaped soundholes like a violin (F-5 and A-5), or an oval sound hole (F-4 and A-4 and lower models) QSN2 Where are the soundholes located? ANS2 directly under the strings QSN3 What mandolin is associate with Bluegrass music? ANS3 Gibson F-hole F-5 mandolins QSN4 What style is associate with other types of music? ANS4 A-style QSN5 Why is the F-5 mandolin more expensive? ANS5 complicated woodwork