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Just thought I'd post an update. I ended up with a cheap DIY solution for now. I bought an inexpensive tablet/iPad sleeve on Amazon, sewed some velcro to the back of it, and attached it to another...

Thanks, that seems like a good idea!

I recently got a new mandolin (Eastman 604) and it came with a hard case. While I'm delighted with the build quality of the case, I'm kind of shocked by how little storage space it has (I'm used to...

Is anyone still making coated 80/20s? I used to use Elixir strings, but they appear to be discontinued. If coated 80/20s are no longer being manufactured, does anyone have any suggestions for someone...

Thanks everyone! After doing some research and absorbing your advice, I'm pretty set on getting either an Eastman 505 or 504. I'm still not sure whether to go for an oval or F hole, but I think I'm...

Thanks everyone, I know what I need to do :)

I've been playing mandolin for a little over year and I'm at a bit of a crossroads with my instrument.

I have an Epiphone MM-30. If you're unfamiliar with the model, it has a solid spruce top,...

Hey everyone, this is likely the last update. I went ahead with fitting the bridge myself.

I spent a couple hours sanding, checking, and repeating. The result: a night and day difference in the...

Thanks again to everyone who has chimed in!

A few updates. Originally I decided that I'd try fixing the issues myself at some point in the future. However, that changed this weekend after playing...

UPDATE - I took off the saddle and flipped it around. I took a picture while it was off. With my eyes I couldn't tell the difference so I proceeded to turn it around but I can see in the picture that...

Thanks everyone for your replies.

I don't think the bridge is backwards. It seems to be reversible- the slots are all at the same depth, they don't seem to slope, and the zig-zag of the saddle...

This post may be a little long because I have some venting to do. :mad: If you want to cut to the chase, here it is:

I recently had my bridge replaced and now the A and E strings don't to ring...

I’m experiencing an issue with picking accuracy that I would appreciate some advice on.

I’ve been playing mandolin for a couple months and trying to pick cleanly is the main thing that’s holding...