The KM-950 is indeed an excellent instrument and the price would allow purchase of a tone-guard, arm rest, and a BlueChip should you choose per the good recommendation listed above.
If you want...
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The KM-950 is indeed an excellent instrument and the price would allow purchase of a tone-guard, arm rest, and a BlueChip should you choose per the good recommendation listed above.
If you want...
There’s a guy on Facebook marketplace selling a KM-1050 in Manchester right now. It looks like someone sanded the gloss off the top to make it look duller. I messaged him about it and he said it’s a...
Thanks for the insights.
The mandolin is from 2002. It has a nitro finish.
Everything I have read seems to bolster the idea that it is most likely cracks in the nitro finish. I'll be taking...
My Collings MT2 has developed an issue.
I initially though the finish was cracking/delaminating where I rest my arm because the finish chipped off the neck as well, but I am now concerned that...
There's a pretty big difference tonally in the mandolins you mention. I've owned the models you've mentioned... Some are going to cut in a band/jam setting much better. The Northfield F5S has a...
I will dearly miss the TMS F5 Customs that were essentially bound versions of the *new F5G but I'm glad to see the larger frets and board...
I think my mandolin smells like bourbon and leather already. :))
One alternate possibility if you're noticing a buzz is that your neck may have a slight bow which is easily remedied by adjusting your truss rod if applicable. You may have already assessed this.
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They are excellent mandolins! I had one for several years and absolutely loved it. You're right that they have an incredible fit and finish. Enjoy!
Quite a shame, because a few years ago I pulled the trigger and bought a Gibson F5 Custom from The Mandolin Store. Those models look the part with full binding and more importantly they sound the...
195312Hi,
I’m trying to fix some nitro that is flaking off of my Collings MT2. I have successfully scraped off all of the old nitro where a usual speed neck would be. The transition from bare...
Its hilarious what computer algorithms can create! It almost sounds like a human wrote that article. I found it of great entertainment value. :))
I'm a hospital Registered Nurse and today was pretty rough. I was honestly fine until today. It's starting to take it's toll, or maybe I'm just rambling and tired after a bad shift. My wife and kids...
Collings A style for american made, or if you're willing venture outside of the US, a Northfield F, or a Kentucky KM1050 new... All excellent options. :mandosmiley:
As noted above, really great timing and tone! Inspiring!
Thanks for these resources. I'll start looking into these avenues! I actually saw JWalsh picking at Cranmore and at a festival at an apple farm in Maine and hearing some mando and acoustic music...
Hey Dave,
Did you ever find anyone to pick with? I moved up from Louisville Ky to Conway NH and would love someone to pick some BG with.
Troy
Hi Jim,
I'm in Conway NH, about an hour and 15 minutes out of Portland. Do you know of any bluegrass jams in the Portland area? I know there is one on the second thurs I think. How is that one? (I...
Collings MF Deluxe
(Or if you can find a used Gibson f5 Custom from TMS with the big frets...)
I'm obviously biased ;)
Sweet. Enjoy
I really enjoy Mandolin Orange.
Greensky is pretty much rock/country/jamgrass.
Caleb Klauder is old country.
On the weighted bell curve of mandolins, I'd say the peak is near the $5k mark... Because at the far ends are basically a $350 starter and a $22,500 Gilchrist, and you could basically eliminate the...
Microfiber cloth
The actual Saga site specifies Adirondack on the 1050 but they specify "Select Spruce" on the 950.