... still love my Eastman 505, but with inventory so low and desire for an F style, I just pulled the trigger on a Eastman MD815 from The Mandolin Store. My talents won't do the instrument justice, but I've come to appreciate I'm worth it !!!!
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... still love my Eastman 505, but with inventory so low and desire for an F style, I just pulled the trigger on a Eastman MD815 from The Mandolin Store. My talents won't do the instrument justice, but I've come to appreciate I'm worth it !!!!
This one?....
https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/170111#170111
Looks nice, enjoy!
mtm, You may be surprised. When you move up to an instrument that is more responsive with additional nuances, your playing evolves. At the very worst, you'll be more motivated to play more, which in itself should make you better. Enjoy that new mando and start saving now for the next leap up the MAS food chain!
Love those 815’s! Enjoy it in good health!
I resisted MAS for quite a few years... I'm thinking this may do me for the duration. And yes, Charles, that is the one !!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Roy
The darn WI weather turned cold, so I think I'm going to have to let it sit overnight after Friday delivery.... torture ....Quote:
Originally Posted by lflngpicker
Congrats on the new acquisition. She's a beauty.
Congrats! I hope you love your new mandolin. Keep us posted once the acclimation is done!
I vacillated between the 815 and my eventual purchase of the 615 in Feb. Didn't think I could tell the difference in spruces on a Mando, and I wanted the pick-guard. :) I hope you enjoy that as much as I do mine.
That's purdy...congrats!
I was after a 615 but my impression was there is a significant wait for the 615 ... so when I saw the 815 on sale ... why not? Toss a few more bills in the fire, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by M19
Wow, that is a beauty! And I was all excited about the 314 I just got yesterday....
Still am! Excited for you too! Hopefully I’ll get to your spot someday!
Did it arrive today???
it arrived yesterday ... but I was having too much fun to post. My 505 ain't no slouch, but the 815 just screams pro. It is gorgeous. It is LOUD. Noticeably better sustain. Big deep end. The dang case is embarrassingly plush. Give me a few minutes to remember how to show pics ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sherry Cadenhead
I believe that case deserves its own thread! Nice looking family, especially with the 815 addition.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtm
Next you need to update your signature.
Congrats! Beautiful looking mandolin and case. Enjoy!
Congrats!Quote:
Originally Posted by mtm
Must be an optical illusion, the 815 looks much smaller than the 505 and the Fender in the photo. :confused:
It's a different stand... closer to the ground. I should give it a plush stand ....Quote:
Originally Posted by Charles E.
Congratulations! She (and her case) are beauties!
Man she's pritty..:mandosmiley:
Congrats and enjoy!
Jamie
So... moving to the F from the A style, I notice that having my strap around the scroll makes the balance noticeably headstock heavy. Is this something one just needs to get used to? I suppose I could put strap under strings at the nut, but that looks lame... Advice?
Sounds as if the body might be lighter than on the 505. I’d say that’s a good thing. You could add a Tone-Gard or arm rest for counterbalance :))Quote:
Originally Posted by mtm
Nice mandolin. It's something you'll just have to get use to. That headstock has a lot more weight to it, causing it to dip. You can keep it pretty stable with your right forearm.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtm