Nice review, and thanks for the information. Would have been nice if you played it a bit more, so we could hear what it sounds like!!
Type: Posts; User: Jim DeSalvio
Nice review, and thanks for the information. Would have been nice if you played it a bit more, so we could hear what it sounds like!!
Nice work! I love when folks branch out and try to do things themselves. You have chosen wisely on this project. I have 3 Eastman's and they are all really nice sounding instruments, and more...
As a mostly guitar player, I have never really been a big fan of Gibson. However, I recently picked up a J-45 Standard, ordered through a new Gibson dealer in Fishers, IN. We went through the...
Those of you getting one of these with a cedar top are going to love it!! I have a Big Muddy, with a cedar top over mahogany (oval hole), and it sounds wonderful. Full rich round tone.
I have great luck with this:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UniTuneClip--tc-electronic-unitune-clip-clip-on-chromatic-tuner
This is my new go-to clip-on.
I purchased 3 Eastman mandolins from The Mandolin Store, and an octave. I even had the chance to visit the store while on vacation in AZ. Great folks, and what I REALLY value, is the set-up. They...
I have a winner!!
Thanks Don!
I was gifted this book. I already have a copy. How does one organize a giveaway on this forum?
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The Pono Octaves sold by the Mandolin Store are very nice, and not too pricey. I would look at those. I am very happy with my 12-fret model. I like the idea of trying to find a sound that will...
I just picked up one of the Pono's from the Mandolin Store. I have the 12-fret model. It sounds lovely, and has just the tone I was looking for. The shape may take getting used to, but overall, I...
For the $$$, that looks very nice!
They look very nice. Do any of you feel they are a touch too large??
You know, I thought the same thing about the thickness of the Loar. Reminded me of the Big Mon!!
Beautiful song, the Loar sounds fantastic, and the vibe these folks have is magic.
My only experience with Richlite is on fingerboards for guitars, as a sub for ebony. The same guitar had a Richlite bridge. I am impressed with this material, as it looks great, and does not need...
Here is a link to Ken's website:
http://silverangelmandolins.com/SM/
I have one of his "Econo A Styles" and it is killer.
I agree with all of the advice above. I will add, however, that in general, even if everything is perfect, the tuners used by Eastman can be difficult to turn.
They seem to get better over time,...
I did finally take the plunge and picked up a Pono 12-fret from the Mandolin Store, while I was on vacation in Scottsdale. I am just now getting a chance to play it, and it will take a while to find...
Don't rule out a nice Eastman oval. I was just at the store last week, and played a very nice one they have in stock.
I played one of the Pono "14-fret" models, and just like acoustic guitars, felt the 12-fret model had a more robust bass response. And I know this will sound crazy, but the Northfield octave, with F...
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I was on vacation last week in Arizona, and took some time to visit the Mandolin Store. I was looking to try out an octave, and was interested in the Pono line they carry there. I met up...
Just as a follow-up to my nut slot problem, the super glue/bone dust fix worked a treat! I was able to raise the height of the one E string that was too low by using the technique suggested here. ...
OK!! Thanks much for the suggestions and technique. Since this is an inexpensive mandolin, I will give it go. I have to find the correct superglue.
My inexpensive Loar has a low nut slot on one of the E strings. Most likely my doing, when I "touched up" the slots during a string change. In all fairness to ME, I am familiar with using the nut...