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    Re: Hohner two-point mandolin maybe vintage

    I have a nearly identical one. A Madeira (by Guild) model M10 purchased new in 1982. Made in Japan. It has a solid Sitka spruce carved top (natural finish) and laminated rosewood back & sides. Nice...
  2. Re: Upgrade Tuners on Eastman MD3xx Series Mandos

    Thanks. A new screw hole is easy enough. Are the Grovers a noted improvement?
  3. Upgrade Tuners on Eastman MD3xx Series Mandos

    Looking to upgrade the tuners on both my Eastman mandos; MD305 and MD314..

    Any MD300 Series owners who have done it. Any recommendations?

    Would prefer drop-in replacements to avoid headstock...
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    Re: Eastman 514 vs 314

    I've been an Eastman owner for 10+ years. I chose an MD314 over a MD514 for the same reason I chose an MD305 over MD505. I prefer the drier, woodier tone that I believe the thin matte finish tends to...
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    Re: Bourgeois M5A Mandolin

    I should have been more specific. RE: It might not be fair to compare it to an F5S. No doubt. I agree. Rather than compare - it's the Northfield "ilk" or relative sonic signs of Northfield DNA I'd...
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    Re: Bourgeois M5A Mandolin

    A friend who lives 1000 miles away recently visited. I got to hear and play his Northfield NFA-5V3 4th Generation - absolutely fantastic, balanced woody tone.

    Reviews, video demos and a taste of...
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    Re: Bourgeois M5A Mandolin

    Gotcha'... I've done that...

    Got confused. I thought your tad quotes (below) were your assessment

    "It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
    --M. Stillion

    "Bargain instruments are no...
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    Re: Bourgeois M5A Mandolin

    Hello MikeEdgerton - Have you played one?
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    Re: Bourgeois M5A Mandolin

    I never got to play any Larrivee mandolins. Why were they a disappointment?
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    Bourgeois M5A Mandolin

    Has anybody played and/or purchased one of these yet? Please share your review and/or thoughts

    https://northernlightsmusic.com/products/bourgeois-m5-a-mandolin
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    Re: Eastman 314 vs 514

    I have a preference for the satin/matte finish. I have a MD314 and a MD305 - to my ears they have a dryer, woodier tone than 500 series. I've never had an issue with the tuners on either instrument.
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    Re: A few more questions about an Eastman 305

    I agree the 300 series (satin finish) sound better (woody, dry, open) than the nitro glossy models ... I own two MD305 and MD314..
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    Re: A few more questions about an Eastman 305

    https://www.eastmanguitarfans.com/Thread-Eastman-stops-using-Nitro-switches-to-Truetone
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    Re: A few more questions about an Eastman 305

    I have an older 305. EJ74s are my mainstays. All the 300 series have a satin finish. I've read that Eastman no longer uses nitro; switching to a poly based "TrueTone". "Varnish" finishes are...
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    Re: Any Thoughts on Eastman Trutone Finish?

    Hmmm... Haven't played any newer ones. I really like the woody tone of the satin finish.. I own two 300 series (MD305 - 7-8 years old & a MD314 - purchased June 2020).. and a friend has a 10+ years...
  16. Thread: McClung Armrest

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    Re: McClung Armrest

    You might want to look at these. I have one on each of Eastmans. They are pricey but, IMO the best arm rests I have ever used.

    https://banjolit.com/product/mandolin-armrest-original-maple/
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    Re: Gold-plated Eastman mandolin tailpiece...

    If you are upgrading from a stamped to a cast tail piece on an Eastman mandolin, you might want to consider this as FYI:

    I inquired with Eastman a year or two ago about obtaining a cast tail piece...
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    Re: Dr. Arm for Mandolin

    Put simply ... the tone gard does not actually "increase the volume" per se .. it prevents the back from a belly-press-dampening effect, so to speak, which can be difficult to avoid if standing while...
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    Re: Dr. Arm for Mandolin

    Maybe a better way to describe the effect of a tone gard is that is allows the mando to resonate fully (undampened) and that of the arm rest is for comfort (no stress on forearm) - I don't see a...
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    Re: Dr. Arm for Mandolin

    Great input from all.
    In 45+ years of playing guitar and mandolin, I'd never been particularly interested in adding anything on to my instruments. At the suggestion of another long-time player (and...
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    Re: Dr. Arm for Mandolin

    Thanks for the responses.
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    Dr. Arm for Mandolin

    What are your thoughts (or reviews) of this product?

    Especially if/when used along with a Tone Gard.

    https://bluegrasstoday.com/dr-arm-for-mandolin/
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    Re: Ready to get my hillbilly on!

    I second your post...
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    Re: Tone Gard - Comfortable ?

    Hahahaha...
    Since I started this thread with "Did it affect the way you normally held your mandolin? Require an adjustment to get used to the feel?" and now that I've had one for a month or so.... ...
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    Re: Tone Gard - Comfortable ?

    That is basically the consensus. It easier to hold the mandolin away from the body while seated. Not as easy while standing.
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