Can't understand why it hasn't been cleaned with a little more TLC. The bracket holding the pickguard is harbouring a lot of verdigris. I'd need to get that cleaned off.
John
Type: Posts; User: Namder
Re: Barn Find Gibson
Can't understand why it hasn't been cleaned with a little more TLC. The bracket holding the pickguard is harbouring a lot of verdigris. I'd need to get that cleaned off.
John
Re: Bowlbacks of Note
Is this in your possession? if so give us some more information.
John
Re: Arched vs. flat top for Irish music?
Is there any point in trying to make your mandolin louder. It still won't be heard above the other common instruments. Look on Youtube and you won't find many sessions with a mandolin. Now a...
Re: Mandolin luthier
Strange, I've made about four purchases from Dave and never had a problem placing an order. Maybe he is away or ill. Keep trying.
John
Re: Tremolo number of notes
That's a very nice example of a measured tremolo, as I don't recall hearing unmeasured tremolo in a performance, does anyone have a video clip example.
John
Securing pickup to underside of tenor guitar top
The piezo pickup on my tenor guitar has come adrift, the adhesive pad holding it has become weakened. What can I use to refix it that won't interfere with the performance of the pickup.
John
Re: Bowlbacks of Note
When I saw this on Ebay, I said to a friend that I bet this will end up with Tavy.
Re: Bowlbacks of Note
Can you post a link as this isn't showing on my computer.
Re: Are Gilchrist's tuned to C#?
My Checherini resonates strongly on G#
Re: Another restored Ceccherini (double top, soloist/orchestra mo
Nice looking and sounding Cecherini. Can you comment on the tuning at the lower frets - a known problem with this luthier. If it is good, do you think that the fretboard could be a later addition,...
Re: Christmas Music - Standard & Tab
I can't see how to download your Christmas book. I'm logged in but clicking on the "attached thumbnails" doesn't do anything.
John
Non slip pad for seated classical playing
What do you guys use to stop your mandolin slipping on your thigh whilst playing classical style, I don't think a strap looks right. I've noticed some use the non slip matting that caravanner's use...
Mandolin set-up
A big thank you to Rob Meldrum for his excellent free book. If you want to save yourself some money on a set-up, email Rob at rob.meldrum@gmail.com.
John
Re: What size amplifier
Oops! my first post and I've put it in the wrong section. I've also not mentioned that I am playing a Fender FM52E acoustic electric.
John
What size amplifier
I've recently started playing for folk dancing in a band, varying in size from 5 to 10 players. Not only can I not hear myself, but I'm sure the dancers can't hear me either. I also intend playing...