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Thanks all - so far G7th are flat not radiused, Elliott are >$200, and spring-loaded capos pull stuff out of tune...

I'm looking for a new capo - I got a northfield archtop OM and the neck is ever so slightly too thick for my Shubb C5r. I like to capo up on the 5th fret and pretend I have a mandola.

Are there...

You could try lighter E strings but I doubt that will make a substantial difference. I think in general we just need larger-bodied OMs to get a "balanced" sound, like one would get from a guitar. I...

Picked up a Northfield OM...nice to be able to compare these in hand.

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Eastman MDO305
Weber Bitterroot
Octolindo
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That really is astonishing. I have heard for years that the correct way to install outlets is with the ground plug facing up, to prevent this exact type of thing from happening (something metal...

I know there are lots of other mic options, but I believe the ATM350 is pretty darn good for the price. It's worth trying to make it work!

I just sold the mic, so my part must end. I'd be happy...

Sound through the mic doesn't seem to be affected, but it was definitely a concern. At 3 inches away the magnetic field is pretty weak (below 0.01 lbs), and if I had a mic with a longer neck it...

I have been using an ATM350 for a year or so now, using a DPA body clip and attaching the microphone clamp directly to that body clip. It is kinda secure-ish, and I've never really liked it. I've...

Thank you very much. Got one on the way.

To get a reasonably playable tension at G2 on a 14" scale, you need something like a .080" string and it probably will sound terrible.

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I'm looking at buying an archtop OM online - does anyone have measurements of the neck, or could perhaps take some quick measurements if you own one? None of the usual shops seem to have...

acousticguitarforum.com is free to join and there are a million rambling lunatics over there, some of whom probably will recognize this instrument...

Not sure what the difference is between the various MM68 flavors, but you can easily see what's sold on Reverb:
https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=ovation%20mm68&show_only_sold=true

If it was due to the nut, you'd only have buzz in the open position. How much is "slight relief"? You may need more.

Those are loop end. OP could probably put a ball in there, but that would be a finicky process that doesn't seem worth it to me...

I've done the Strings By Mail thing for my Octolindo F - yeah it's a little pricey. Elixir plain strings are cheaper than wound so that helps a little, but you still end up $30+ per set. If you use...

Mark - I also meant to put a baggie of rubber grommets into Sampler 2, but forgot to do so. If you think this fits with the vibe of the sampler, I'll send them to you.

I love my wide nut Breedlove. My fingertips are too thin to do the 4-strings-with-one-finger trick, so I appreciate the little bit of extra space over my 1 1/8 Alvarez. As my kids would say, "don't...

A good luthier can quickly thin and re-cut the ramps on that saddle, solving both your problems.

Sampler #2 is on its way to RedonkulousD.

I received sampler 2 over the weekend - having fun with it and will have it shipped out by the end of the week!

I'm going to add a D'andrea Radex 1.25 (I'm loving these!) and a Hense Speedy Cream...

That's really lovely - thanks for sharing.

Most people here will tell you "no". Do you care what they think? I have a capo that fits my mandolin and rarely use it, but if it was going to make a piece dramatically easier to play, I wouldn't...

For what it's worth, I use these to shape and polish bevels - I think getting them smooth and shiny is as important as the shape itself:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ELH7AI

Plus they're...