The scroll reminds me a bit of a cinnamon bun -- not that that's a bad thing...
Type: Posts; User: Peter Kurtze
The scroll reminds me a bit of a cinnamon bun -- not that that's a bad thing...
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Oops, sorry DC, from your screen name I assumed you resided in Our Nation's Capital...:redface:
If you haven't already, Appalachian Bluegrass in Catonsville, MD (about an hour from DC) would be well worth a visit; they carry the Eastman line and in my experience as a serial tire-kicker, they're...
Hmmm...it's the same mandolin as what's currently offered -- same serial number. Guess the sale fell through.
Could this be how Eastman deactivates instruments that aren't up to snuff? Akin to Gibson running over guitars with a bulldozer (but more gentle)?
The Rubners have a small flange around the very bottom of the posts; you'll need to counterbore the holes a tiny bit to allow the plate to fit flush. And I think you'll need to drill one new screw...
I'd surely try the first steps sblock recommends before investing in any new hardware. I don't think the StewMac Econo or Golden Gate tuners would be a step up; the stock Eastman tuners are virtually...
I think you're right, journeybear. It's pretty risky for the buyer, as the descriptions vary in quality and the photos are invariably awful. Also, stringed instruments pretty often fetch silly...
I'd love to see someone competent fix it up and play it, but I bet it'll be parted out. The hardware is worth a fair bit.
That's right, tuning is the same with the heavier strings.
(Another Baltimore area local and fan of ABG here...)
Thanks, Rob, it's a great resource and your generosity is outstanding!
Is this issue specific to recent examples, or older, or both?
(That's Kurtze with a final "e"...:) )
Peter Kurtze here, thanks.
Listing says it ships from Japan; maybe this version is only made for the Japanese market.
She did pick up the mandolin briefly in one of their recent "live from home" shows, alas I can't find it now. I too wish she would play it more, she's extremely good!
Thanks for the heads-up on...
And Sue, I saw the pics of yours on Jake's blog and was very envious!
Jim and Sue, thanks for your thoughts! Jim, there was nothing under the paper except more paper -- no damage to the back at all (except stains from the Scotch tape). As Alfons noted, the treble...
I'll confess -- I'm the lucky (?) winner who caught the bullet that Zach dodged. I'm a sucker for a sad case, and a big Mike Dulak fan, so I got in after Zach dropped out (I won't knowingly compete...
A bit like this drawing by John Lennon.
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Kim, if you can find a luthier/repair person who knows mandolins, a good setup might help a lot. A stiff first fret suggests the nut slots might need to be tweaked, and chances are the overall action...
Stumbled upon during Black Friday surfing.
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/In-Store-Used/Used-1998-Old-Wave-The-Big-Snapper-Octave-Sunburst-Mandolin.gc
Do you have a mandolin-playing friend you can bring along? For a first mandolin, I don't think you can go far wrong with a Breedlove in terms of build quality, playability, and sound -- and if, as...
Matt, that's some good advice! Especially the part about table manners... ;)
Wow, Nick -- that's an awesome guitar! The color, the bridge, the pickguard! Now that you mention it, though, I see that it needs two more markers... :)
Thanks, Mike, it's great to see the...