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    Re: Wound a-string?

    The flattops use the wound A, the flatwound strings use a plain A.
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    Re: Wound a-string?

    Only the flattops have the wound A. The flatwound set uses a plain A.
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    Re: Wound a-string?

    That set is the “Flat Tops”, not flatwound. Very different string.
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    Re: Golden Gate Large Triangle X Stiff

    “That X-stiff pick in the OP doesn't look like celluloid at the first glance. Could be casein by the way the streaks show over clear core, or some other plastic. Casein would be probably more...
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    Re: Info on J. Bovier mandolins, please

    To the best of my knowledge, J Bovier is no longer producing mandolins. It’s hard to imaging why, other than very stiff competition from Eastman. Jeff put out some superb mandolins that were way...
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    Re: Dry Tone what is it and what defines it?

    When I think of wet tone, I think just the opposite. Bright with tons of sustain. I think a dry tone is a complete lack of sustain. My best example of dry tone that I can think of is David...
  7. Re: Why do L&H Model A, B, & C owners use TI mittels and not star

    The tension of the D'Addario J-74's are;

    E-23.2 A-19.2 D-23.3 G-25.1


    The total tension of the Thomastik starks is 75.7 pounds. The total tension of the D'Addario J-74 medium is...
  8. Re: Why do L&H Model A, B, & C owners use TI mittels and not star

    Lots of people often make this mistake is comparing flatwounds to roundwounds. When comparing in just gauge, it's not apples to apples. Comparison must be made in tension. TI Starks are actually...
  9. Re: a suggestion for not mutin you mando with your belly

    It has nothing to do with how big your belly is. I’m 155 pounds and don’t have a big belly, yet the ToneGard still does wonders for the sound of my Mandolin.
  10. Re: Flatiron 1N (The one that got away) and Northfield Calhoun

    Yes, some are!


    I wasn’t aware of that. Never saw a Morris flat top.
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    Re: A new design F5 from Freedman Mandolins

    Actually, amazing tone!!!
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    Re: A new design F5 from Freedman Mandolins

    It has a wonderful tone, but other than a slightly elongated scroll, what’s new about the design?
  13. Re: Flatiron 1N (The one that got away) and Northfield Calhoun

    A few posts have mentioned Morris mandolins. They are great mandolins at a very good price, but they are not flat top mandolins. They are a arched, carved top.
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    Re: Thomastik-Infeld Strings

    The TI Starks are actually a bit lighter tension than round wound mediums. I would go with the heavy for a Collings.
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    Re: D'addario strings (Consistent breakage)

    I agree Chris. Breaking strings is certainly NOT normal. There is a mandolin related issue going on here. I have used D'Addario strings for 12 years and have never broken any.
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    Re: Larger frets for 1920 Gibson A-4

    I can't see where it would have any negative effect on value. All mandolins needs frets at some point. A 1920 mandolin probably has already had new frets at one time. I will never go back to small...
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    Re: New flat top mandolin

    That’s beautiful. What are the tuning machines?
  18. Re: **Josh Pinkham, Red Diamond Mandolins, and D'addario Picks**

    Awesome video and story by Josh. I was just a bit disappointed at the distorted audio at the end when Josh was playing the RD.
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    Re: Charmed life picks

    I was just looking at their online store. Very difficult to navigate website. You have to scroll through images of picks and click on each one for a description and find out what it is made of....
  20. Re: Comparison video of the Loar LM-400 vs the Eastman 605

    You also have to realize that even if the video was still available, it probably won’t give you any idea of how the particular mandolins you purchase will sound. They’re going to vary. In the video,...
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    Re: Northfield Calhoun

    I’ve only heard a couple of recordings of the Northfield and the Waterloo, never played either, but I like the tone from the Northfield much better. And, the Waterloo is $1000 more expensive.
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    Re: Northfield Calhoun

    According to the Northfield website, the pickguard has the option of either a adhered type or elevated.
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    Re: Info on J. Bovier mandolins, please

    I have one of the first of the third generation A5 models that I purchased at the end of 2012, just as a Jeff was introducing the new instruments. Mine is actually one of the ones pictured on the...
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    Re: Stiff tuning pegs

    You’re much better off using a dry lube. Tri-Flow and 3 in 1 both make a dry lube that works wonders. Machine oil stays wet a long time and can attract dirt and dust that will eventually just make...
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    Re: Best suited cast tailpiece

    I never understood what the big deal is about redrilling. More often than not the new tailpiece will cover the old holes anyway. I’ve changed the tailpiece on a few mandolins and never had to plug...
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