I have two McClungs. They rock.
QUESTION: do they make, or will they make, a maple/blonde armrest to more-or-less match my Eastman 915 blonde? I could make one myself, but would rather save myself the time.
Thanks in advance!
Al
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I have two McClungs. They rock.
QUESTION: do they make, or will they make, a maple/blonde armrest to more-or-less match my Eastman 915 blonde? I could make one myself, but would rather save myself the time.
Thanks in advance!
Al
WooHoo!
The website is up and running at about 90%. A few more tweaks and such and I have about 20 armrests to process and post.
It’s much different than the past site. I’m still learning and trying to be more proficient. But we’re moving forward!
Hill Country Stringworks
You might want to look at these. I have one on each of Eastmans. They are pricey but, IMO the best arm rests I have ever used.
https://banjolit.com/product/mandoli...riginal-maple/
Rocking along. My new automated sander, Jason, has saved my shoulders a bunch. I’ll be having shoulder replacement after the first of the year if I can last that long. So far we have about 50 armrests listed and 30 more in progress. The most I ever had at one time. David McClung had taken over the inlay side and minds the store when I’m out of the office. Thanks for the support!
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Just received the armrest for my Eastman MD504cs and it’s everything people have been raving about in this thread. Such a small thing that makes a big difference.
I should mention that I won Doug's Texas Independence Day giveaway--yahoo, and thanks, Doug!!
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I really like my newest McClung on my Pava Pro. Doug did a great job with the color and finish.
A new drawing for an ebony McClungs mandolin armrest is set for April 17, 2022. One entry per person. Those that make a purchase get a second entry automatically. Use the contact form through the website with giveaway as the subject.
https://hillcountrystringworks.com/
While there are a number of very good arm rest makers on this forum, but for me the McClung design is superior in the way it positions your right hand angle over the strings. Everyone is different so other designs may work better for you!
I'm a fan of these, I got one on my Collings MT, Big Muddy M-11, and most recently bought the rosewood octave armrest for my Eastman MDO305 octave. I'm not sure how new these are but the site says they're based off the Eastman pattern. Looks great and makes it much more comfy to play.
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Here is my new rosewood McClung from Doug on my Ratliff R5. Attachment 200384
NFI here; I had Perry Jones (from a classified ad here) make armrests for my ‘78Nugget A, Weber Bitterroot Mandola, and ‘15 Ellis F. All have different color finishes. He matched the colors from photos and made the rests out of different woods per my request. Really comfortable, perfect fit and the finish is outstanding. The price was hard to beat, great customer service.
I have purchased several McClung arm rests as well as a few finger rests, or pickguards, from Mr. Edwards. Every time it's been a great product, exactly as advertised & shipped in a timely manner. Can't recommend Hill Country Stringworks highly enough!
Here is my latest McClung on my Morris A4. Really comfortable while playing. Another great armrest from Hillcountry Stringworks.
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Hard to believe I’ve done this 16 years. The McClung for 14 years. A nice expensive hobby/business. I contemplated retiring from it, but the wife didn’t want bored. She was right. Thanks to all the loyal and supportive customers/friends.
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We’ll have another ebony McClung drawing in May
I received mine today and so far I really like it! Doug provided great customer service!
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i love mine! will get another.
I’ve had an ebony one on my favorite mando for some time now and just love it!!
I have bought several finger rests & arm rests & they are just fantastic. I've never been disappointed with anything I've purchased from you. Great product & service so thank you very much. BTW, you can't retire. I have two new mandos coming & I'm going to need arm rests for them.:)