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I just did a video comparing my K&K and Myers Pick Ups. I really like the Red-Eye preamp and now use the K&K full time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQbX-Zi5wyE

I thought you sounded good, kept good time, knew the notes, etc. keep up the great work! Those pinky stretches are tough, often times i warm up my pinky by playing scales with no open strings (use...

I like them both for different reasons but use my Travelite 80% of the time. My rule of thumb is if I'm traveling alone (in my own car) and will be with the mandolin most of the time, I use the...

I agree! My next mando is probably going to be an upgraded oval hole over my eastman and that one looks lovely! Please buy it and remove temptation! :)

Update: Used the Myers at a coffee house gig today and I was really happy with the sound and the convenience was the best! Sound was very warm and not harsh in any way (what I was looking for). ...

I did a little comparison/overview video posted at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCoQqFznvyk. This is my first time making a video so please be kind. :)

First impressions are pretty good. I...

Good point, thank you! I'm planning to use an LR Baggs active DI with it to tune in the sound and for long runs (ie through a snake). I would think the unbalanced output would be fine for <20 ft...

I've got one with the carpenter jack on order, I will post an update and review when I get it dialed in. I don't play in very high volume applications but I do end up in very tight quarters where...

You really can't go wrong with either a Pava or a Collings. Every Collings I've played is so nice and it seems that they are very consistent in tone. I own an MT and have played a Pava (also own...

Good point Nic, I've only ever played the one Northfield but own an MT and played a bunch of Collings. Of course the Northfields that Adam Steffey plays on Youtube clips sound amazing but that's...

I've played a Northfield F model and it's a nice ax. In a different class vs Eastmans IMO and well it should be for the higher price. In the 2-3K price range I still think the best bargain is in...

This ad in the classifieds for a free pdf book on changing mando strings will help: http://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/90405 Also, Mandolins for Dummies has a nice section on changing strings and...

You will love it for a 1st mandolin. I agree on the setup, if you can find a good mando person to set it up that will help you immensely. I always set up my own guitars and used to setup my Rover...

My first mandolin was an RM-75 and it's a great starter mando. Playability is great and the sound is pretty good for a $400 mandolin. I sold it to another beginner for $200 when I moved up and got...

I had the same problem with the Snarks, I never felt comfortable with their accuracy. I use the Peterson Strobe Clip on and love it. I also use the "sweetened" tuning for mandolin and really like...

I agree. I've played both and they are both magnificent instruments that you can't go wrong with. One thing I love about this class of mandolin is the dynamics from soft to loud with no loss of...

I actually use the Mandolin compensation setting all the time and really like it. I think it skews the strings a little more sharp and, to my ear, makes the mandolin sparkle a bit. Also, I find...

The Mike Marshall video on tuning changed my life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO1umLM0TaU.

I also switched to a Peterson Strobe clip on tuner and that seems to help.

Happy Picking!

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"Growing Old Disgracefully" from NJ; July 2015. I'm holding my newly acquired Ellis. This was actually the first gig I played with it, many more to come!
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Nice. I love to play that piece, it's a great workout for the hands. Great job on memorizing the whole thing!

Thanks...The Ellis is just amazing to play. I might try the CM's in the future.

I have a Collings MT and have played a few MF's and other MT's as well. All I can say is you really can't go wrong with Collings mandolins; they play nice, sound nice, and are very consistent...

Very nice Pete! Now I need a 5 string mandolin...and skills like Wes! :whistling:

Very nice! Everyone raves about the Pava's, I can't wait to try one some day. Enjoy!

I just made the jump from a Collings MT to an Ellis F model about a week ago and I have to say I'm beyond happy. I never really considered going to another A because the Collings is such a good A...