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Yup, it's owner DIY, just don't scratch up the top playing without a PG. It's a tougher resale when the time comes imho.

Len B.
Clearwater, FL

There's a lot of this same mandolin with different brand names. Here's a pic of my Morgan Monroe. Same as yours except for the name.

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Len B.
Clearwater, FL

You're getting close I see. Can you cut the screw shorter, cleanly so you can thread it back into the saddle? Don't want to mess up the threads. Or if you can get a shorter screw with the same...

Now you know that you will need one of each. ;)

Len B.
Clearwater, FL

I've owned 3 A + Deluxes and a G-110 and all had Schallers but that wouldn't preclude other brands. Could be anything I suppose...

Len B.
Clearwater, FL

I would think that Eastman oval hole mandolins would at least be comparable. I'm not sure if a 15 fret neck joint would make that much of a difference vs. a 12 fret neck joint of the Gibson but...

Schaller tuners were pretty much standard equipment on Rigel mandolins. Should be an easy replacement.

Len B.
Clearwater, FL

It seems like a bit of overkill if you are only setting bridges on flat top instruments (like a cigar box uke). Stew Mac has a jig for setting bridges on arch top instruments.


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My amp is a Fender Super Champ X2 with pretty much the same geometry you describe above JB, channel 1 is tube driven and channel 2 is DSP modeling of amps and cabinets. Enjoy your new axe Isaac!!
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I guess I'm partial to the Tube Amp Overdrive you mentioned. The Gil has my attention but they all sounded great...I would love to own the Hogan in 10 years, very sweet. btw - your playing was...

I don't own a Collings MTO so this can be taken with several grains of salt. With my 1916 F-4 I have tried many types of strings including TI mittels and have settled on D'Addario EFW-74 flat wound...

And the Virzi brothers :grin:

Len B.
Clearwater, FL

The scale lengths should be the same for both the F-12 and F-5 at ~13 7/8". The question is whether it is a 12th fret or 15th fret neck join. I don't remember when Gibson switched to the 15th fret...

Pictures are always helpful.

Len B.
Clearwater, FL

...And so long 2020... good riddance :grin:

Len B.
Clearwater, FL

LOL :))

Len B.
Clearwater, FL

She's looking great Englishman!! I like the looks of the all yellow for an electric but the burst will be nice too.

Regards,
Len B.
Cleawater, FL

Hi BG_Dana, how are you liking FL today? :)) Cold enough for you? Good thing it won't last.

Warm holiday wishes,
Len B.
Clearwater, FL

A picture is worth a thousand words...190827190828

OK, that two thousand words worth ;)

Len B.
Clearwater, FL

I'm sure there are articles on slipping tuner buttons either in Paul's posts or on Frank Ford's www.frets.com pages. Cures will likely include Super Glue or a variation on CA adhesives. Mine is a...

The late (and sadly missed) Paul Hosteter posted a very useful article on his website specifically about tuner maintenance. Check it out.

http://www.lutherie.net/tuner.maintenance.html

Also do...

I would also check to see if the pickup/control cavities are shielded (copper foil) and grounded otherwise in agreement with Andrew's suggestions above.

Len B.
Clearwater, FL

I don't think 1.75" is too thick. Is the body chambered (routed out) or is it solid wood simply routed for the p/ups and electronics? It could be kinda heavy. The top is some beautiful maple. Nice...

Kentucky, hands down...

Len B.
Clearwater, FL

While it's a good idea to humidify (instrument in the case or the whole house) during the winter, I agree with BrianWilliam that your finish is "settling" or offgassing and sinking into the grain of...