I’ve used Justin’s videos a great deal over the years he’s been online. I’m all about giving credit where credit is due. I think Dan’s choice of words was unfortunate, but otherwise, he’s definitely...
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I’ve used Justin’s videos a great deal over the years he’s been online. I’m all about giving credit where credit is due. I think Dan’s choice of words was unfortunate, but otherwise, he’s definitely...
Wow, Dan, that’s like some *really* strong opinion, lol. I couldn’t disagree more.
But I do like Justin’s work a great deal. Also have a lot of respect for Marty Schwartz.
I disagree with your...
Thanks for that, David. Much easier to find their product info when you’re at the correct web address. I only checked out the Master Elite page so far, and see that that kit has three attachment...
Found it (I think) David, here? https://www.myerspickups.com/blog/2018/10/30/this-is-one-mandolin-microphone-that-will-make-your-picking-easier-and-we-dont-mean-with-the-strings?format=amp
Do you...
Never seen the need for this in seven or so years of mandolin, or 58 years of guitar. I guess if a fiddler needs one for their mandolin they could have seamstress make one. Good luck, and have fun...
After a year or two, I got rid of the clamp and used clear box tape to semi-permanently affix the mic to my mandolin. Looked pretty darn ugly but worked for me for a few years. I’ve never been...
Final answer: What is a tater bug?
The site owner removed them for good reasons, and explained all this when the removal occurred. Use the search feature if you’re curious. And the OP, Billy Packard, is aware of this.
Editing to...
It can be tough to make sense of it all. But the idea that you have to play something perfectly without mistakes before moving on is a bit of a fallacy. I doubt many people can play things perfectly....
Since we’ve already gotten far afield with a discussion of materials, for the record: I’m all for using Scotchbrite (and pretty much anything that 3M has come up with. Awesome products). I still use...
Awesome review, Don. As I’ve mentioned many times in the forum, for the past five or six years, I’ve stuck with JT’s Pix and Wegen 120s. The combination feels so right to me that I’ve never been...
I didn’t exactly miss it Bill, after I posted that comment, I realized that you had qualified what you said and that my comment wasn’t really fair. No offense, the truth is that I don’t think it’s a...
That seems a very accurate description, Adrian.
I agree, you can find a serviceable beginner instrument in a Dirty 30’s, or even a Washburn, though if you can afford either a Kentucky or Eastman, go for one of those. Be sure to buy from a place...
Interesting read, thanks!
Buggy whips are obsolete. All the Big Boxes and fine finish suppliers stock all grades of steel wool. Basically, you’re simply incorrect but I doubt you were being serious.
Thanks Pops. I do use Scotchbrite a bit these days, but having used 4/0 steel wool for 50+ years for wood finishes, composites, glass, etc. it’s still my go-to and I don’t find it particularly messy....
Zen, breathing, all that. It’s easy to say “relax” but difficult to practice it.
I’m no fireball either; also, not wise nor greatly experienced, but I agree with what “they” say about relaxing....
I’m with Ray on this, if for whatever reason you don’t like the gloss and want a “speed neck”, pick up some 4/0 steel wool and rub it out a bit. You won’t “mess it up”. And if ever you wish to...
Torrefication does not equal “kiln dried”, Dan. Historically, lumber has been either air dried or kiln dried, usually with an eye toward a target moisture content of around 6%.
Torrefication...
My vote for the best answers thus far:
Wish I had time to snag the pics for posterity.
Considering that thick oak top, I’d imagine it might sound like a slab of oak with strings - perhaps a little better for the sound chamber whiskey...
I had some time yesterday to use the Tonebone in the practice room, and I was impressed. I was also able to dial in a pretty decent sound running both mandolin and guitar through it even though the...
That’s sound advice, I haven’t had an opportunity to play a Red Diamond. But still, I’d be more likely to lay the success of one at the feet of Dan himself; that is, to Macrostie’s lutherie skills...
Aged-tone … What does that even mean? Tough enough to define “tone” much less aged-tone. So, do you believe in it? Is it a real thing?
Torrefication is a real process, we know that, but does...