Originally Posted by
jmagill
I saw that one early in my search, and my old music partner has a terrific Ellis A-5, but it's too rich for my blood.
One other option I'm considering, is to buy the A-model I'm borrowing and have a radiused fingerboard installed on it. This mandolin is a simple, entry-level A model without the original pickguard and case, and it's not pristine, so we're not talking about modifying a rare antique here. The neck wouldn't be longer, but at least it would be more playable.
I'd also like to beef up the E-string a bit, so I was planning on a bone insert on the saddle under the E. To 'muddy-up' the bass a little, maybe nickel and/or flatwound strings. Any thoughts about how well those changes would work to achieve those goals?
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