I have owned an MT and an MT2, beautifully made but didn't bond with them. Sold them eventually. Bought a Pava in 2014 and really liked it until last year I came across an MT2 (nitro) with Italian...
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I have owned an MT and an MT2, beautifully made but didn't bond with them. Sold them eventually. Bought a Pava in 2014 and really liked it until last year I came across an MT2 (nitro) with Italian...
I just bought a Tascam DR-05X and still trying to figure this thing out. I am at the point where I can start a recording, stop it and play it back using Browse. I am playing my Pava A5 into it about...
FYI- Pava got back to me and is taking care of my problem. They are fixing an email problem on their website.
Faith in Pava restored!
BlueNote
Just me, but I really liked GC. One time I bought a low end Taylor Guitar and after playing the heck out of it for a couple days (but I was very careful to treat it extremely well) I called and told...
Thanks Mike,
That is exactly what I was looking for!
BlueNote
I stripped out the thread on one thumbwheel on my Pava A5 Player. I tried contacting Pava through their Ellis/Pava website for a replacement part or even a source where I could buy some but never...
Two years ago I went to the Music Emporium to try out an oval hole Collings but they were over at the Joe Val weekend fest. I ended up taking home a black top MT after trying all the mandolins in the...
Thanks John, I guess the term is drop off. I always add a little when refretting a guitar, but I haven't done a mando yet. I think that I will start a little before the 12th and try about 0.015" to...
Hello Luthiers! I am about to do a fret job on one of my mandos and I'd like to add some fall away to the treble end of the board. The mando plays just right in the lower register but has a tendency...
I have a recently purchased MT Blackface and I tend to go back and forth between J74 and J75's. This week I like the J75's, in a couple weeks it will probably be J74's. I don't need to set up the...
Wow! Now I can hardly wait. I better bring some extra cash for CD's.:grin:
I noticed that John Reischman and the Jaybirds are coming to East Hartford,CT on April 16. Has anybody been to a Jaybird concert? Did you like it?
Thanks for finding that!
I think the closest that I can easily order is StewMac #0155
Width = .080"
Crown = .050"
Tang = .048"
I pulled a fret on the Phoenix and the tang is just over .040",...
Hello repair people! Have any of you refretted or just happen to know the dimensions of the MT fretwire and where to get it? I have a Phoenix that needs a refet and I just love the higher crown on my...
This has probably been discussed many times but I can't remember things as well as I used to. Why does Collings use Engleman for the MT and Red Spruce for the higher trimmed models. Is Engleman...
Are there some MT2-O owners out there? Are you happy with your purchase? I have some F's, but I'm thinking about adding one more to the stable. I have a hankerin' for a sweeter, more strummable...
Ben Wilcox of BRW Mandolins is now making and selling adjustable bridges. I have one on my Phoenix and it's amazing in quality and tone.
Hi All,
I will be ordering some strings for my birthday coming up and would like to get a few suggestions. On my mando the J74's are a little stiff although very clear, the John Pearce heavy's are a...
Although it seems a bit extreme, if this continues to be a problem I would try changing the bridge or a least the saddle. I have made bridges that just didn't sound right or completely emphasized a...
I have never played a Brentrup but from the fan club Hans has established they are no doubt one of the best. I also wanted to express appreciation to Hans for his prolific posting on this forum. I've...
I love anything mandolin, but I spend more and more time enjoying old time. Any suggestions for recordings similar to In The Pines with Todd Phillps and crew? The songs are not complex but the...
Thanks GaryfromCT. I'll definately check out East Hartford. Contact me if you feel like picking sometime. I checked out the web site and it doesn't say anything about jam sessions. It must be word of...
Another shot of #195. I still can't take a very good picture.
My Virginia Phoenix #195
Thanks for the tips guys! I don't know what I would do without the great people on the Cafe.