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    Re: OM Flat Top Bridge

    I have also just fitted a Red Henry bridge to my OM. Compensation worked out easier than I thought - courses 1, 2 & 3 to the front with course 4 to the back. I've left the foot solid through the...
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    Re: Octave Mandolin fixed bridge compensation?

    I already have Graham's books on both Mandolin and Bouzouki. Great reads and much useful information. My go-to source for data.
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    Re: OM Sinking Top

    Thanks for the suggestion Dave. Sadly, in this case, the back is 4.5mm thick and the binding 6mm so I can't use this method.
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    Re: OM Sinking Top

    The new build will be carved, spruce front and maple back.
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    Re: OM Flat Top Bridge

    Hi Graham. You must have been reading another post that I made about the Ozark with a collapsing soundboard. That instrument has been replaced by Stentor with another one that is, I believe, an older...
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    Re: OM Sinking Top

    Mike, I spoke with Eaglemusic who told me that they no longer have a link with Newtone and that the Puretone strings are made for them in the USA. I've bought a set of their OM strings to try.
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    Re: OM Flat Top Bridge

    Thanks Graham. Thinking of different shapes, would a Red Henry style of bridge work on a flat top? The bridge needs to be 22mm tall.
    I've attached a photo of the current factory bridge for reference...
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    OM Flat Top Bridge

    Hi everyone.
    I have an Ozark OM - 20" scale. The bridge that came with it is c**p. Therefore I am going to make another one. It will have a full length foot. I plan to use ebony - which I have used...
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    Re: OM Sinking Top

    Thanks for that Mike. I'm expecting a call from them on Tuesdsay so I'll ask about them. Hopefull they will be in stock because Newtone take two weeks to process orders!
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    Re: OM Sinking Top

    Thank you for the very useful info. Sorry I omited the scale - it is 20". Also thanks to rcc56 for your detailed reply. Much food for thought.

    So my OM is suffering in two ways - 1. it is not...
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    Re: OM Sinking Top

    Aaah, I hadn't realised that - thanks for the heads-up. I shall give real EJ80's a go along with bridge height and truss rod adjustments.
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    Re: OM Sinking Top

    Thanks for that. The 72's are listed as medium in the D'Addario catalogue. The Ozark arrived with 12 - 46's on it and was rather weak and floppy on the G & D, and buzzed somewhat on the G. I'm not...
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    OM Sinking Top

    I have an Ozark Octave Mandola - bought in Nov 2020 as a temporay measure whilst I make my own! I needed something to play.
    The top has sunk by 2mm. I fitted it with D'Addario EJ72 (14 -49) as the...
  14. Thread: OM strings

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    Re: OM strings

    Many thanks John for an excellent explanation, I now understand! In fact I found a schematic drawing just after my last post showing the effective difference in saddle positioning - not necessarily...
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    Re: OM strings

    Thanks for the speedy response John - very helpful. I understand that the A course intonation will change with wound strings but not sure which way. My thinking would be that the saddle would need to...
  16. Thread: OM strings

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    OM strings

    I am looking for better strings on my Octave Mandola 20.5" scale. Currently using the original J80's. I keep seeing mention of J72's and EJ76's or EFT76's. Surely these strings are for Mandola tuned...
  17. Re: Top classical pieces every mandolin player should know

    Coming to this thread rather late in the day - very interesting reading!
    I spent 40+ years as a professional cellist and only read standard notation. I also played guitar - both accoustic and...
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    Lyon & Healy vs Gibson

    Hi All.
    I am interested in making a two-pointer along the lines of a Lyon & Healy. Other than finding a reral one to study (which I can't afford) I have managed to find very little about the L&H...
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    Re: OM Neck dimensions

    Body depth is probably 65mm - possibly up to 75mm - I haven't decided yet. Front and back will be arched (carved) A style.
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    OM Neck dimensions

    Hi Everyone. I drawing the plans for an Octave Mandolin. Got the body sussed, but I am wondering about the thickness of the neck - withoiut the fretboard. Any thoughts please?

    Thanks
    Jez
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    Geltack Glue

    I have a batch of Geltack T160 glue. I've never used it as I don't have the spec sheet.
    I am told that it is a very strong glue. Has anyone out there used it and is it worth considering as an...
  22. Thread: OM Rib Height

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    Re: OM Rib Height

    Thanks Peter. I appreciate that there will be a difference in sound. I have already made an A style mandolin and have spent 25 years pottering around with the violin family (both making and...
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    Re: OM Rib Height

    Thanks for that Peter, very helpful. I am probably goinng for a 21.5 inch scale length using a Pre slotted fingerboard that I already have. I prefer a carved front - what are your thoughts on carved...
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    OM Rib Height

    Hi everyone.
    Having built an A Style mandolin I am now embarking on an Octave Mando fool that I am! I just love the sound of them.
    I am working on increasing the measurements from my A Style by...
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    Re: Finished at last

    Mike, the back is a 45 year old piece of violin wood that I have had for 20 years and the front is a similar aged piece of Sitka spruce.
    The mando sounds great straight out of the box, very easy to...
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