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That’s gotta be a typo, coming right under the bass tuning, for which EADG is correct...or, I’m fixing to learn something :grin:

Get the included set up, but know that you may have to raise the bridge in a couple weeks depending on how vigilant you are with the humidifier. I gave an old Kentucky F style to a friend’s son a...

Eastmans also have narrower nut widths (1 and 3/32 if I recall correctly). I’ve played a couple of their 504s that were really good mandolins. Of course, Jim’s recommendations for more expensive...

Wow. Just wow...

Yes, thanks! It was cool to watch the 3 from Carter’s and get the different tone qualities of each mandolin, and what she pulled out of them. That 30s Gibson is sweet, but I see why Sammy gave his a...

I like a wide neck mandolin, because I don’t have to worry about muting adjacent strings when I’m playing. I thought 1 and 1/8 was my sweet spot until I bought my Rigel, and, man, I’m digging the 1...

Son!!

And, yes, JB, the USPS’ tracking system isn’t as reliable as the other major shippers IME.

If you have a smart phone or tablet, download the UPS app. If you have a tracking # you can change your home delivery to pick up at the branch closest to you in the app. It’s not hard. I was able to...

Sadly, no, they closed their doors. You can still find them used, but they chose to pursue other options at least 2 years ago, maybe longer.

I started using a .73 mm Tortex, mostly the round shoulder, based on recommendations off Folk of the Wood before I discovered the Cafe and all the great advice here. That was about as thick as I’d go...

That has the potential to be an awesome mandolin with a wonderful family heritage!

Regarding OMs, I can attest to Eastman’s build quality, and it’s hard to beat at that price point, esp if you’re...

Gator’s oblong hard shell case fits well and offers bettrthan gig bag crush protection. I like Travelite and the Gator similar style case. Mike Marshall carries his Loar in a Travelite.

I’m...

Yep, what they said.

I used to own an Eastman 315 that was my “beater,” but it was nice enough that I treated it just as carefully as my nicer mandolins. It’s tone wasn’t as complex as my Kelley...

Depends on the builder and how they like to work. Do they work in batches, and, if, how many per batch? Do they do everything with hand tools or is there some CNC involved? Full time gig, or spare...

That’s beautiful! Congratulations on your new Muth!

Also, there are a few Rigel A-ovals out there, but they may require more patience, or maybe a want add in the classifieds.

Sherry, it’s not close to Dallas, but if you can get to Nashville, the mando world is your oyster...or something like that. Carter’s, Gruhn’s, TMS, Cotten Music, Artisan Guitars, and I’m sure there...

Can’t pass by without mentioning Flatiron 1Ns. Great pancake style mandolins that are selling 500-700 typically. I sold mine in a downsize move a couple years ago because I’ve gone the opposite...

I’m the “adult supervision” for our youth praise band, and, given the “herding stray cats” nature, am also the utility guy, choosing instruments based on the songs and which of the younglings will be...

Is that Joe K. Walsh on 6 string in the Hendrix cover? Sure looks like him, and, he’s ripping it!

Congrats, maxr! And, nice bit of ingenuity with the shoulder rest...

Yaaaaaassssssss! Hard to find anything finer...

Jill, agree totally. One of the better 20s Gibson A’s I’ve played was a paddle head A Jr that had 3 or 4 good sized top cracks and a couple of back cracks, and it looked like it had been refinished...

I agree. Give it some time tomorrow, but if it’s not one that really gets you with tone, feel, and playability, pass. You’ll know the feeling when it hits you. Those 20s Gibson ovals were all over...