I put one set of EXP's on my Lebeda mandolin yesterday. My first impression after tuning up was that the G & D strings sound a tiny bit brighter than...
You're right there Greg - 'just tight enough' is tight enough. I've solved problems like this by putting a minute dab of my wife's nail clear varnish...
Quote - ".. loop stayed in place..". If you want to ensure that the loops stay in place,put a small piece of Blue-Tak over the t/piece string pin to...
MAS never really stops.We buy a new mandolin in order to 'placate the beast within',which seems to work for a while but then............ !!!! Re.your...
Tobin - That's not just a problem for you. I have rather large hands,but i have to concentrate on getting my pinky in the right position to press the...
Here's a pic.of the pickguard off my Lebeda.I removed it because i didn't like the original 'fat a**' shape of it.I've since re-shaped it & re-fitted...
I'm glad you are getting this book. It includes 'A few notes on the Theory and Performance of Klezmer Music' by Pete Sololow which is still the best...