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Thanks for your comments guys.
Beanzy, you're dead right of course. I rarely go pass the 7th fret.
Ah Barbara (the lady with the smile). What you say is pretty much my thinking also.
Jeff, glad...

Thanks Rico. My reach is not too bad, just gets clumsy in the last section. Still experimenting with both methods.

Been playing celtic mandolin for about 6 years now. Generally use recommended fingering ie pinky on 6th and 7th fret, ring finger on 5th fret. Having a few problems with this tune Okarina which is in...

This mandolin looks seriously good. Any chance of some quality sound clips?

Any science behind oval/Fholes sound differences? It would be interesting to blindfold a few listeners. I doubt they would be able to pick the difference.

Shimmy if necessary.

Thought I'd share a modification which has significantly increased the volume of my Eastman 504. A luthier suggested that I change bridges for better overall sound. The wood is blackwood. The bottom...

Congrats, very nice looking instrument.
I have been auditioning mp3s of these on themandoline store. The sound appears very warm and woody. I would be interested to hear your description of tone....