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Update! The Mix Mandolin has been evaluated by a couple of luthiers at Dusty Strings and as Peter Mix predicted, the neck is straight. Only a minor adjustment is necessary. Thank you to J. Condino...

Thank you for taking the time to respond to my question. Actually, the mandolin is at Dusty Strings in Seattle now (and I agree they are excellent) and will be evaluated by a luthier there to see...

I have a Mix carbon fiber mandolin, A model #25, that I acquired used several years ago. I took it to a reputable dealer today to offer it for sale. I was informed that the neck has developed a...

Thank you, Shaun. Ultimately I did resort to the needle nose pliers. Still tricky. Hopefully I will get more adept with practice.

Any recommendations for strings for the Waterloo? I just put on a new set of medium D'Addario EJ74's and it was a flop sweat inducing experience. The tailpiece and the string loops did not want to...

I acquired my Waterloo sunburst about a year ago. I have a herd of mandolins and some were pricey. The Waterloo is my only flat top and the least expensive of the bunch. That being said, it has...

I purchased a Waterloo from Artisan Guitars and couldn't be more pleased. It is beautifully built, plays like butter and sounds like a much older instrument. And given what new, good quality...

I acquired a used MIX carbon fiber mandolin and do not care for the flat wound strings that it came with. I think the sound is somewhat dull. I would appreciate your recommendation for strings to...

I just received an email from Jo Burgess--the book is still being printed although she pointedly did not provide an estimated publication date. I am on her mailing list and will be notified when it...

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When I removed my Eastman DGM1 from its case today, the pick guard fell off. There is no apparent damage to either the pick guard or neck to which it was originally pinned and glued. It...

Let me congratulate you on a wonderful choice! I am lucky to own fine examples of some of the instruments mentioned in this thread. A 1914 Gibson oval hole. An Eastman DGM1. A Collings MF5. And a...

Thank you, again for all of your thoughtful responses. Despite my expressed interest an oval hole, I tried out a Collings MF5 and found it excellent for my needs and acquired it. This, after playing...

Thank you, Tom!

I would appreciate feedback/reviews of the Collings MFO and MF05 models. I play OT and Celtic and have often been told that the well projecting bluegrass sound of my F9 and Collings MT is "hard"...

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Does anyone have current information about the reprinting of the Dear Old Illinois collection? My emails to the publisher are not answered and the date of publication has come and gone. This is a...

Read a suggestion on a banjo oriented website to use octave mando strings when tuning GDAE and this has worked for me. I've not had good luck with banjo strings designated for the Irish tenor, due...

I just put on a set of J74's and am very pleased with the results. Will try GHS in future. Thomastiks are out of my price range despite their longevity. Thank you for all your responses.

Thank you, Eddie. There's quite a difference indeed between mine with Martin lights and yours with Thomastik.

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I'm looking for a string recommendation for an Eastman Grisman DGM 1. Beautiful mandolin and very easy to play, but the sound lacks gravitas. I've had it for several years and am still not...

Mike kindly provided me with an errant screw, just in time for the Vashon Island Strawberry Festival, and I have placed a screwdriver in my case to tighten the buttons. I second his suggestion about...

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Thank you. Mike. If all goes according to plan, there is one headstock photo and one photo of the afflicted tuner.

Thank you for your suggestions. No luck at the hardware store--that would be too sensible. And I wish I were as able as Rroyd, but anything involving a lathe and surgical tubing is best left to...