I purchased one from https://www.montanalutherie.com/product/traditional-bridge-nickel/. He must have called me three or four times and contacted the original manufacturer about bridge placement. (I...
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I purchased one from https://www.montanalutherie.com/product/traditional-bridge-nickel/. He must have called me three or four times and contacted the original manufacturer about bridge placement. (I...
I put one from Bruce Weber (formerly of Weber Mandolins) https://www.montanalutherie.com/product/traditional-bridge-nickel/. It's absolutely excellent.
I have one and it's very nice for a light weight bag. The zippers feel strong, it is padded nicely and it will protect from scratches and minor bumps, but it is not a replacement for a case. I...
I've only heard good things about Peg Head Nation. They have different courses for different styles also.
It's a toss up for me between Charmed Life (I have a blue and a flame) and BlueChips. I've been tending to choose the Charmed Life more frequent for both the guitar and mandolin.
The guy that...
I really enjoyed Elvis Costello.
It's always nice to hear (almost) anyone speak intelligently and kindly.
It actually came off.
I have a case that I believe once came with an Eastman that is similar to the one in this picture.
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The zippers for the accessories broke (not the one that holds the top closed, securing...
Who thinks he's just a show off the way he just hits the strings and frets perfectly?
Obviously there was talent he was born with, but he just plays and plays and studies. I'm sure the only...
I bought a 'shop worn' (I couldn't see a single mark on it) that I was told would need a new saddle 'eventually' (it was tilted ever so slightly), so it was priced reasonably deducting for a simple...
If you're interested in upgrading, and putting a bit of money, I'd recommend you speak with Bruce Weber at https://www.montanalutherie.com/ . I have a Kentucky that came with a rosewood bridge &...
I just felt the need to comment if anyone is in need of upgrading to a new bridge. Our classified section has a listing for "Traditional Bridge By MT Lutherie" from
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I came across this article about the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibit of famous musical instruments and thought some might be interested.
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While putting on my strap, the endpin came out and was eaten by my couch. I've ordered a new one from StewMac but I was wondering, besides hand pressure, is there a better way to secure the endpin?...
Looking at photos of it, the mandolin appears to have a tailpiece that slides off. It is probably pretty tight. I've used a quarter and held it at a right-angle and used it to help push the top part...
I have used BlueChips (TAD 40's) a lot for guitar & mandolin but recently have been using a Charmed Life ntr-1.15. I find that the Charmed Life Pics hold their own against BlueChips. I was dropped on...
The problem (as I see it) is Guitar 'techs' that are too foolish, or careless with someone else's equipment, to have a little bit of fear. I have the big 3 guitar store chains within 15 miles and a...
Thanks to everyone. I was able to raise the bridge after measuring and removing the string tension. I knew what I needed to do. I've just never really worked on a mandolin other than changing the...
I have no intention of fooling with the truss rod. I know enough about truss rods in guitars not to use that as a first thing to try.
I have Bob's book. I'll take a look at the youtube video. What should the measurement be? (I know this will be a range.)
Thanks for looking at this. I purchased a Kentucky oval KM272 from a reputable shop and it was set up (as far as I can tell) well. (Perhaps the action was a little low, but I could still fret each...
It's hard for me to think that this I started this thread in the middle of October. Since then, I've played every single Tuesday (except Christmas and the week before that was my daughter's Winter...
I apologize. I didn't realize the book was still available for sale. (I was foolish for not checking.) I'll remove the link now.
I thought someone might be interested in this.
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I came across this and the few that I looked at were accurate.
http://howardknight.net/mandolin/christmas-songs.html