armrest guestion

[ddshelden]

Are the Cumberland Acoustic armrest any good? If not, What would you recommend?

[David O'Brien]

Yes, they are very good! I have them on my mandolins. I also have a Dude armrest that came with my Kimble, it, too, is very nice. These two brands will be smaller, I believe, than the ones from the maker in Texas. It does depend on what you are looking for, as to the level of satisfaction you will find from purchasing an armrest. I say, the smaller (lighter) the better.

[MikeEdgerton]

I don't think that size is an issue here, the armrest shouldn't be touching the part of the top that vibrates, it should be clamped to the edge.

[PhilTod]

Where can you buy a Dude armrest?

[MikeEdgerton]

He lists them in the classifieds now and again. I don't know if you can contact him from this (http://www.myspace.com/lynndudenbostel) page or not.

[PhilTod]

Thanks Mike!

[Philphool]

... These two brands will be smaller, I believe, than the ones from the maker in Texas. ...

If the "maker in Texas" you refer to is Doug Edwards, then you're talking about the maker of a great armrest. I've gotten several from him and can't imagine what a better one would look like.

[Al Hagensen]

Hi, I give a BIG thumbs up for the Doug Edwards new design McClung armrest!
Beautiful construction and is very comfortable!
Just my .02 cents,
Al