Collings mt upgrades

[rich9236]

Could some MT owners out there help me out a bit? #Bought a new MT a while back, and have decided to spruce her up a bit. #I will really appreciate any advice / suggestions from your experiences on the following:

Pickguard #- #I would like to put one on before I damage the top. #Did a quick search and all I found was tortoise material guards, but I would really like one in ebony. #

Arm rest #- #I really notice how much my right arm dampens the top. #Looking for an arm rest, maybe that matches the guard.

Action #- #She plays pretty easy but I think the action could be a bit lower. #How much can I drop down from factory set-up?

Thanks in advance for your replies and advice.
Rich

[bradeinhorn]

action-just turn thumbwheels #clockwise
pickguard-i'd go with an abreviated ebony one - see pic below.
arm rest. simple cumberland acoustic in ebony i think does the job without taking up too much space (also in pic)

[MikeEdgerton]

How much can I drop down from factory set-up?

You can drop down as far as you want but I'd try to keep it above the point where the frets buzz. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Doug Edwards]

I had someone custom order one of these for their A9.

[Patrick Sylvest]

I got a Doug Edwards ebony armrest from the classifieds and it's been a pleasure. I got the armrest to change my angle of attack. As for the pickguard, I want to wear a hole in the top of my MT!

Best upgrade is a more talented owner/player!

Good Luck!http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif