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Yesterday, 9:15am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type? in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes! I have one on each of my two mandolins that get the most play time. I made them, but they are similar to McClungs. Besides comfort and better...

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Yesterday, 9:01am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Recurve too thin? in Builders and Repair

Structurally, it will probably hold up. Soundwise, you'll be losing volume, particularly on the trebles. My experience agrees with HoGo, 0.110"...

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Jan-15-2021, 9:00am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Hi Everyone in General Mandolin Discussions

Eric, Welcome to the world of 8 strings! You have indeed landed in the best of all music forums. Stay well!

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Jan-15-2021, 8:51am

Rob Roy replied to a thread What tools do I need ? in Builders and Repair

A small benchtop belt sander is what gets the most use on bridges for me. The exposed end roller gives you a nice 1" radius drum to us for curving...

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Jan-14-2021, 7:56am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Tailpiece in Equipment

I've only used one, a bright nickel TR-2. It takes sleeve wear well and is easy to keep clean. When I went to order a second one for my next build,...

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Jan-14-2021, 7:43am

Rob Roy replied to a thread 'Chinquapin Hunting'- 2020 Northfield F5S in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Very nice! That Northfield sounds great, three left handed players???

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Jan-09-2021, 9:12am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Ever just love the sound of your mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes, one of my 3 current mandos is this way. The sound gets rounder and fuller as I keep playing.

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Jan-09-2021, 9:10am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Ever just love the sound of your mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

Me too! I play in front of 6 feet of mirrors. If you want to know how the instrument is going to sound on a mic, play it in the bathroom. Also, the...

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Jan-09-2021, 9:05am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

I watched the above video full screen on my 20" iMac and noticed a couple of things. First, the color and finish of the fretwire looks like stainless...

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Jan-09-2021, 8:06am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Tenor guitar hairline crack in Builders and Repair

100 years old, Wow! I bet it sounds great. If light doesn't get through it, then it's likely a good candidate for thin wicking CA glue to stabilize...

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Jan-06-2021, 9:05am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Musiccompo in Hong Kong Carbon Fiber mandolin cases in Equipment

They do look quite nice and at a very good price. I would want to see some reviews before purchasing. If they are indeed carbon fiber (there is fake...

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Jan-06-2021, 8:48am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Tips for bending/fitting the F5 bottom point rib piece? in Builders and Repair

I hot pipe everything. I'd have a block with the outer radius to clamp it to overnight before cutting it to fit.

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Jan-06-2021, 8:42am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Truss Rods vs Carbon Fiber? in Builders and Repair

All of my personal builds got single action truss rods, but they are minimally engaged for now. Down the road, who knows? However, I just worked...

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Jan-04-2021, 8:49am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

I played in contradance bands off and on for a number of years, so lot's of very notey New England reels. Dance tempo necessitates pushing the speed...

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Jan-04-2021, 8:25am

Rob Roy replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

I only play the smooth large triangle ones and haven't seen those in the 1.3 thickness. I have both 1.4 and 1.5 and can't tell the difference between...

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Jan-04-2021, 8:14am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Preferred wire cutters? in Builders and Repair

Being a builder, I have flush-cut fretwire cutters so I just grab those. They clip the string flush with the peg, no more blood.

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Jan-02-2021, 10:12am

Rob Roy replied to a thread playing technique reason for string spacing and nut width? in General Mandolin Discussions

For the builders/companies that offer a wider nut, 1 3/16" seems to be the standard. I've built and played necks of various widths and have found...

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Jan-02-2021, 9:53am

Rob Roy replied to a thread OK, we've done nut width, but how about neck depth and shape? in General Mandolin Discussions

I've built mandolins with pretty small necks because that's what I saw others around me using. I've evolve to liking a fairly deep soft V though. I...

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Jan-01-2021, 11:36am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Bridge foot marks/resale value in General Mandolin Discussions

On a 16 year old Collings (with their reputation) I wouldn't think it would change much. How it sounds and fret condition would be much bigger...

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Jan-01-2021, 11:26am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Another audio file.. in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Flawless playing and beautifully recorded! What was the rhythm instrument, mandocello?

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Dec-31-2020, 10:21am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Gator Polyfoam Case Reveiw in Equipment

I had one of these for a short while before letting it go with a mandolin I sold. I concur with everything Soliver mentioned and will add that the...

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Dec-28-2020, 6:32pm

Rob Roy replied to a thread Fret Wire Questions in Builders and Repair

Sunburst is correct, 0.080" wide wire probably goes on 90% of new mandolins these days. I'm also with Mike, EVO is the only wire I recommend these...

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Dec-27-2020, 8:25am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Soundholes in Equipment

Yes, F hole instruments generally cut through the mix better. There are some powerful oval hole instruments being made, but they lie more in the...

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Dec-26-2020, 8:40am

Rob Roy replied to a thread Round Bevel vs Speed Bevel in Equipment

After playing speed bevels, I can't imagine going back to round edges, especially since a BC pick is not going to wear its way into a speed bevel...

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