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    Default ToneGard for Big Mon?

    I've got a "normal" F mandolin now, and I have pretty much settled on upgrading to a Northfield Big Mon later this year (currently saving up).

    Does anyone have any experience transferring a tonegard from a standard sized mando to a Big Mon? Any luck with that?

    Interested in any feedback. Thanks!

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    Default Re: ToneGard for Big Mon?

    The Toneguard I originally used on a Kentucky KM1050 works fine on my Big Mon.

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    Default Re: ToneGard for Big Mon?

    I have bent the arms holding the Toneguard on to fit several mandolins. It shouldn't be a problem.
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    Default Re: ToneGard for Big Mon?

    As pops1 said, I stretched my tonegard to fit a big mon. No problemo!

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    Interesting. Northfield classifies the Big Mon as "Enlarged slightly from our standard F5 style". How is this model enlarged? Is it subtle enough that the Tonegard still fits?
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    Default Re: ToneGard for Big Mon?

    The ToneGuard still fits...have a toneguard on my Big Mon as well.
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    Tony from Tone-Gard recommended the larger size (was called Vintage at the time) for my Big Mon. It also fits in the deluxe Airloom case without any issues.

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    Default Re: ToneGard for Big Mon?

    Quote Originally Posted by The_Muppet_Meister View Post
    Tony from Tone-Gard recommended the larger size (was called Vintage at the time) for my Big Mon. It also fits in the deluxe Airloom case without any issues.
    I have the same on mine & fits perfectly.
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