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+1 on monel strings.
Currently using medium Martin monels. Have a set of medium Curt Mangan Monels on hand for next string change.
Tried many different types of strings before settling on...

I have recently purchased a Northfield NF F5S and have begun auditioning various strings.
So far I've tried J74's and Martin Monel's. Neither completely exciting. Just wondering what other...

A few weeks ago, I noticed a wide-nut Northfield F5S listed as "shopworn" here in the Mandolin Cafe classifieds. I ended up buying it and I'm pleased to say that dealing with John and Sean at...

Chirs.
PM Sent. I have one that I'd be willing to give to you...

Kelly

I recently acquired a used Collings MT-O and wanted to confirm that the action was set to factory specs.
Here is the info provided by Collings:

String Height (measures top of fret to bottom of...

I'm auditioning different strings for my recently acquired Collings MT-O and was wondering if anyone has experience with these Martin SP PB mandolin strings. Unlike many others, I've never warmed...

I recently played a Rigel carved body mando (G5) and was impressed with the sound and intrigued by the construction. Are there many Rigel owners here on the forum? I'd like hear your comments.
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I'm preparing to replace the tuners on my 1919 Gibson A Jr with Stew Mac vintage replica tuners. In order to keep the bridge in place and some tension on the top of the instrument is it ok to...

The .012 E strings were just a little too dark for my tastes.

Yesterday I re-strung the mando with a J75 string set. A perfect match for this instrument. I'm though monkeying around. I have...

The Resophonic Outfitters department at Beard Guitars should have everything you need...

http://www.beardguitars.com

Kelly

Just for the record, I put a pair of .012 strings on this mandolin and it made a substantial difference in the tone and sustain the E string pair. I've very pleased with the results....who'd have...

Thank you all for your responses to my question.
I've ordered a few of the .0115 strings as well as a set of J75's to try out.

Thanks
Kelly

I have an older Stiver A model mandolin and have been using D'Addario J74's
(.040 - .011) strings. I love the sound of the 3 lower string courses, but would like a little better tone and volume ...

Thank you all for the timely and very helpful advice. Sounds like a Tall Boy is just the ticket !!
I think I'll have a chat with Steve at Cumberland Acoustic...

This seems like a very helpful...

I have an older Stiver A model mandolin with a very steep neck set. I'm looking for a source for an extra tall bridge for this mandolin. As it is, I'd like to raise the action just a bit but I'm...