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    Re: Pain in fretting hand

    This is a follow up to my original post. After letting the hand rest for a couple of days, i went back to playing but focusing on the position of the neck; something I have neglected for years, I'm...
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    Pain in fretting hand

    While practicing this morning I got a shooting pain up my left (fretting hand) thumb. I found an enlargement on the base of the thumb. Sure looks like arthritis - damn! Makes sense at my age but not...
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    D'Addario EFT76 Flat Tops for mandola

    I'm expecting my new mandola from Austin Clark to arrive soon so thought I would get my Eastman 815 ready to sell. I've been using flat wound strings from emando for a few years but figured phosphor...
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    Re: Mandola owners

    I've use emando flat wounds for several years now on my 815 Eastman mandola. Love the sound and smooth feel. Especially good for jazzy stuff.
    They tend to last a long time so really not much more...
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    Re: Eastman MDA815 mandola

    Bought my Eastman Mandola 815 a couple of years ago. Had the bridge corrected which brought the intonation into line. It has opened up considerably since purchase.
    A BIG improvement is going with...
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    Re: Clip on mic for mandola

    Yes, F holes. Looks like the DPA 4099 would work.
    Thanks very much.
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    Clip on mic for mandola

    Any experience with using a clip on mic with your mandola?
    Brands, type of clip, where has been the best spot to aim the mic?
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    Eastman lacquer finish question

    Has anyone tried to remove the lacquer finish from an Eastman to improve sound. I assume they use an artificial lacquer. What would be the effect of removing the stock finish and refinishing with a...
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    Re: Merry Mandocello Christmas!

    Very nice, indeed.
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    Re: Mandola owners

    Brilliant! Thanks.
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    Re: Mandola owners

    Can you get loop end chrome flat wound strings from the Daddario web site? Could not find any reference to loop end vs ball end.
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    Re: Mandola owners

    Today put the flat wounds from emando on the Eastman mandola. What a difference! The instrument retains it's projection without the brassy sound of the phosphor bronze. I also note that the chords...
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    Re: Mandola owners

    Did you go with the 174 TI's?
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    Re: Mandola owners

    Did you go with the 174 Tis?
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    Re: Mandola owners

    Thanks for this recommendation. I have been looking for flat wounds for my Eastman Mandola and have been struggling to decide about Thomastiks. Just ordered a set from Emando - the lights. We'll see.
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