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Kirk Albrecht
Jul-29-2004, 10:17am
Well, it won't be nearly as precious as my three real babies were, but my wife just called to tell me a mandolin box just arrived via UPS at home - and it contains my new Collings MT! This is a huge step up for my from my 21 year old Epiphone MM30, and I hope it inspires me to play more and really do the work!
I may try to post some pix on the Post A Picture board, but I don't have a digital camera, so it may take a while.
Tom C
Jul-29-2004, 10:18am
Sounds like you need to take off work on friday to pick
Kirk Albrecht
Jul-29-2004, 10:22am
The problem is I can't take off work Friday, and am committed well into the evening, with lots of work on Saturday as well. I'm a pastor, and I have a wedding this weekend, and this morning learned of a funeral I need to do Saturday morning. Alas, it may be a fun Sunday afternoon though.
I will get in some licks later this afternoon - at least get it in tune!
But I am hoping that this will be a keeper for a long time.
Walter
Jul-29-2004, 11:11am
Oh, come-on, play it at the wedding. They'll love it!
Kirk Albrecht
Jul-29-2004, 12:56pm
Actually, this is a wierd wedding - all the music they want to use they are playing from CD's - nothing live. Not even a pianist for the processional!
You will love it. The craftsmanship is top notch and I haven't played a bad one yet.
Kirk Albrecht
Jul-30-2004, 2:11pm
Well, I have played the new baby - Collings MT - some. Very loud, good balance across all 4 courses, seems a little tight - but, hey - it's brand new! Plays prety easily, may have to dial in the setup just a bit.
Now it is time to just play and play and play and let it open up, and let me improve!
By the way - what kinds of straps are any of your Collings A style players using? Where do you attach? Do you use a strap pin on the neck? (I am inclined against putting one on). Thanks.
sonnyjammer
Jul-30-2004, 2:25pm
Hi there, I've had my MT for about three months now and am still loving it every time I Play it. Don't do the neck heel strap button, you'll regret it. I simply have a leather shoe lace run under the elevated fret board and around the neck heel itself. Serves the same purpose and doesn't risk a future crack from an unsightly silver or gold neck strap pin. Collings doesn't recomend it and I don't think any other builders would either. It probably will void the warranty if the heel of the neck would crack around the pin. enjoy your new aquisition and have a wonderful life as well. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif