Search:

Type: Posts; User: Berto Boy

Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,360

    Re: David Benedict's new dream mandolin

    I have Rubners on my last build and find they hold tune just fine. 26:1 is a huge ratio, I've never heard of mandolin tuners with that ration.
  2. Re: Leather Britches played by John and Steve Reischman.

    Daryl, Thanks for posting these. Anytime I see you've posted a video, I know they are worth watching. I was at Swanannoah last summer and they were three Loars their. To my ears, John's had the best...
  3. Replies
    16
    Views
    721

    Re: Tuning down old Gibson

    I recently wrestled with this issue on my fifth build mando which is loud and, to my ears, a little harsher than I like. I tried a light gauge set of D'Adarrio nickel bronze strings and it turns out...
  4. Re: Could I leave mando in car in winter while skiing?

    I would consider a Hiscox case. Their closed cell foam insulation really slows down temperature changes inside the case.
  5. Re: Mike Marshall & Darol Anger show on 2/9/24

    Yes, those two have been collaborating for decades. I happened to be fortunate enough to attend the first week of Swannanoah last summer and heard the two of them play together several times… along...
  6. Replies
    45
    Views
    2,597

    Re: Pedal novice question re: preamp pedal

    The EQ for guitar and mandolin can be quite different. Grace Designs makes a two channel preamp which is very popular with the pros but it is well over $1000. If I'm not mistaken, the EQ is...
  7. Re: Best power carving tool for arching and graduating tops and b

    I think I posted this in another thread recently. The Kutzall spiky donut (fine grade) does create a huge amount of fine dust (done outside with respirator and eye protection). For me, it's very...
  8. Replies
    17
    Views
    1,183

    Re: Attack, pick and string gauge

    The strings should be really low at the first fret. On the high E, 0.005-0.007" clearance is all you need. The tension on those strings is so high that they wobble WAY less than a guitar E string....
  9. Re: Thoughts On Hairline Back Seam Cracks In The Tail Block Recur

    I agree that you really don't have a lot to worry about because the plates are well glued to the tail blocks. I think your idea of hot hide glue is a good one. You could work some CA glue into the...
  10. Replies
    13
    Views
    1,158

    Re: need advide on raising action

    The OP, I would raise the action by one full turn of the wheel at a time until you get the clean tone you're looking for. You can then lower it by 1/2 a turn and see if it retains the sound you want....
  11. Replies
    23
    Views
    1,850

    Re: How to build responsiveness in?

    I would say it's always a trade-off. With less mass in the top, it's free to vibrate quickly to less imputed force. You'll get sound with less work albeit the note will have less volume and perhaps...
  12. Replies
    5
    Views
    1,047

    Re: First fret frets

    Ralf, the tension on those high E strings is so high that you can bring them down as low as 0.005" first fret clearance and have it still play cleanly. Since you're new to the game, I'd aim for...
  13. Replies
    27
    Views
    2,443

    Re: thin sounding treble strings on Collings?

    Heavier strings don't require higher action, they can tolerate lower action (other things being equal) because they wobble less. You might want to experiment with adjusting the action while you still...
  14. Replies
    27
    Views
    2,443

    Re: thin sounding treble strings on Collings?

    You may need to raise the bridge another half turn on the treble side. For me personally, I find 0.050" to be the minimum action I can use and still get the tone I like. Of course, it all depends on...
  15. Replies
    15
    Views
    1,108

    Re: Upgrades to an Eastman MD315?

    I can't help but wonder if you got a a knock off set. I've used Grovers on several builds and never had any trouble with them. I remember looking on ebay for Rotomatics a few years ago and found some...
  16. Replies
    27
    Views
    2,443

    Re: thin sounding treble strings on Collings?

    "blatty" sounds like a candidate for raising the treble action some. Also, yes to heavier strings. I've taken to using the 11.5 medium heavy strings on one mando who's E is a little thin. The strings...
  17. Replies
    15
    Views
    1,108

    Re: Upgrades to an Eastman MD315?

    Yes to the tuners, they are an absolute bear to use. The bridges I've seen are OK and fitted well. The tailpiece is actually easy to use and Eastman will replace it for free if one of the tines break.
  18. Replies
    14
    Views
    1,309

    Re: Eastman 515 Finish Problems?

    In these times, $1300 is cheap for a hand carved, f-hole instrument. The 515 is a veritable monster of a mando for the money. Play it in good health. and start saving… the next step up is easily...
  19. Replies
    10
    Views
    1,149

    Re: What's your preferred neck joint and why?

    I only built five mandolins and knew that it would take me a lot of practice to get an acceptable tapered dovetail (the obviously superior joint) so I devised a method of cutting a straight dovetail....
  20. Replies
    24
    Views
    1,631

    Re: Overthinking tone

    The Eastmans I've played were loud for the money. F hole instruments project more than you'd expect, someone 3 feet in front of you is going to here more sound than you will playing it. Go in the...
  21. Re: $4k (or hopefully less) Bluegrass Mandolin Search

    I agree with Drew's suggestion. Inflation has hit musical instruments drastically in the past few years. What was $3k is now $5k. Even though they are crafted in China, Northfield is going to be your...
  22. Replies
    13
    Views
    1,203

    Re: Gator journeyman deluxe wood case.

    I own that case and my A's (more a contemporary shape like a Collings) fit fine. They also fit fine with a tone guard installed. The only shortcoming IMO is the beige canvas covering. It's likely to...
  23. Re: Tailpiece tines are bent upward: new tailpiece needed?

    Those tines look fine to me. I don't believe that's an Eastman tailpiece though, theirs are cast, and ironically prone to failure of their cast tines. I agree with using the cover, there are some...
  24. Replies
    36
    Views
    12,783

    Re: GHS A270 or D'Addario J74

    I've used both a lot. When I had quality control issues with the D'Adarrios I switched to GHS. I didn't really notice a tone difference but the GHS seemed to last a little bit longer and sometimes...
  25. Replies
    18
    Views
    2,900

    Re: Rough Fret Edges

    I totally agree that oiling a fretboard will not change it's relative humidity or its dimensions. A dense wood like ebony doesn't absorb oil past the surface. Only changing the relative humidity that...
Results 1 to 25 of 104
Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 4