This chart explains what most "sound guys" know about mandolin
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This chart explains what most "sound guys" know about mandolin
https://s3.amazonaws.com/ssipublic/musicfrequencycheatsheet.pdf
I tried this one at a gig last weekend. Worked great for acoustic and electric guitar and mandolin on the rounded side. They are on sale so I thought I would pass this one.
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The TC Unitune Clip is nice because it works well, and folds back so it does not look like a small TV on the headstock. Battery life is great.
If you are looking for ball end, you can always use electric guitar singles.
Over 55?
Why not use an A/B switch and a line splitter?
Are you playing the bass exclusively through the mains?
If that is the case, get yourself a small bass amp with a DI out.
The QSC CP8's would be a good choice as they match the rest of your...
FWIW, I have a couple of very high end mandolins that mostly live in the case. I take them out on occasion and they need a few hours of playing to wake up.
On the other hand, I have a couple of...
This may or may not help
I use a heavier gauge string on my guitars and have found that when I acquire one, often the nut is cut for lighter gauge strings.
I use an old string to widen and...
Clayton
https://www.steveclayton.com
I had a great experience with Roy A Gordon building one to the measurements I sent him
RAG Mandolins nfi
https://ragmandolins.com
Put a strap on it an no one will ever see it.
Use some graphite in the nut slots and on the bridge. Keeps the strings from binding and prevents some of the breakage problems.
I use this one:
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Use the insert for an EQ for the mandolin and tuner. Turn the EQ off when using the guitar. Balance the signal levels of the instruments using the gain on the EQ.
I have a very small pedal board...
Keeley Memphis Sun. It does it all
https://robertkeeley.com/product/memphis-sun-lo-fi-room-reverb-delay-double-tracker/
This might help
https://www.artisanluthiers.com/repair/mandolin-setup.html
If the guitar guys don't like it they won't play it, or at least play it well.
Old Time music has many songs that were translated to bluegrass, country, and rock.
Get a "Fakebook" with...
I would start with a good cleaning with Dunlop 654.
Just did a banjo for a friend and wiped off about 2 cartons of Marlboros. Made a huge difference in the smell and color of the instrument.
I run my mandolin through a Tech 21Q Strip in to a Quilter amp. I use the effects loop for a tuner, a Keeley Memphis and a Nobels ODR-1.
Sound great on both the mandolin and the telecaster. I do...
I have good lock with this
https://www.zozomusic.com/intelli-imt-500-digital-clip-on-chromatic-tuner-for-all-instruments/
Use a DI box
Save it for a backup. Gigging with a "prized possession" can be a nervous adventure.
Are the tuners slipping?
Is the bridge not fitted well, not ebony, or have the slots cut badly?
I would start with the tailpiece and get an Allen or something that makes string changing easier.
I have always been of the opinion that tone is subjective. The right tool for the job, the right club for the shot. Does the tone do the specific job in the situation? Are you trying to match your...
Not metal, but I got one of these for my oval and it did make a pleaseant difference
https://www.mills-guitars.com/shop/p/deer-antler-mandolin-saddle-no-radius