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    Re: Help me spend $10k

    I have an Eastman MD814 if your looking? ��
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    Re: Northfield NF2S Sound

    I was really surprised. The volume is fantastic. I led an Irish session with 4 fiddlers, a flute player, pennywhistle, a banjo and two guitars, and the melodies and accompaniment cut right through.
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    Northfield NF2S Sound

    A little while ago I was fortunate to happen upon a Northfield F2. I'm very glad I did. The sound and smoothness of playing is fantastic. One of the best mandolins I've encountered.
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    Re: Bridge Contact + Intonation

    I'll try again. Maybe I moved it too far. Good insight.
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    Bridge Contact + Intonation

    So... I took my mando to local luthier...about 90 minutes away...to have the bridge foot fitted better. When I got it back the string height was too low for my style of playing.

    I then raised the...
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    Re: Mandolin as carry on?

    I just flew from DC to Dublin and back. Carried wheeled carry on suit case and mandolin over my shoulder. Air Lingus was obliging. No problems. My fiddle/nyckelharpa player brought her fiddle and...
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    Re: Luthier School / Camp Suggestions

    James is an excellent resource. I was lucky to play some music with him and visit occasionally. I regret not taking the time to have him show me how to build a mandolin, when I only lived 5 minutes...
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    Re: NMD: Northfield F5S Amber

    The blonde F2 oval hole is a majestic instrument. 😉
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    Re: Fossilized Walrus Ivory Bridge Effect

    I am happy with the tone and volume. It's not too dark. Sounds pretty balanced to me. Someone gave me a fossilized ivory bridge and was considering if it was worth having fitted. I don't think I...
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    Fossilized Walrus Ivory Bridge Effect

    How could a fossilized walrus ivory bridge affect the tone and or volume? If it makes a difference, this would be an oval hole with transverse brace.
    Anyone installed one? Results? Or theories?
  11. Re: Flying To Ireland with Mandolin Via Aer Lingus

    So your saying, get a gig bag, wear it like a back back and unless I roll a 1 on a 20 sided dice, all should be well?
  12. Flying To Ireland with Mandolin Via Aer Lingus

    Good morning! Prepping for a 1st trip to Ireland from the US. I was planning on bringing a mandolin with me. When I look at size requirements for "small instruments" to be carried on, none of my...
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    Re: The Lacey Act: Please Help!

    No! Only a few of us have this experience in the US! It's just an amazing instrument so I went all for it. https://youtube.com/@TheHurdyGurdyWizard
    Don't get one unless your willing to sell all...
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    Re: The Lacey Act: Please Help!

    The luthier should have experience with this. Having ordered at least 2 hurdy gurdies from the UK, they usually know what they are doing. Customs can be a pain. You will need to stay on top of that....
  15. Re: A body, spruce top, mahogany b&s, round sound hole

    I really enjoy the oval hole eastman I found. Wasn't a fan for a long time, but have been really happy with the sound and projection.
    https://youtu.be/gEetP9RdE8E
    There's a clip from a recent Irish...
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    Re: Distressed Mandolin and Regular Playing

    Jill, any mandolin problem is 98% of the time a first world problem!;)
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    Re: Distressed Mandolin and Regular Playing

    I do have an old Les Paul, that I got for cheap that had been beat to hell. It was my favorite for a long time, but one I've had since new has probably 2% of the wear this one does. So I do feel...
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    Re: Distressed Mandolin and Regular Playing

    No not opposed I think it looks cool. But I've never pulled it off naturally! I do baby my instruments, but they do get played a lot and there is sweat.

    One is a shellac finish. Others are...
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    Distressed Mandolin and Regular Playing

    I've owned guitars and mandolins for over 30 years. My oldest is 28 years old and I bought it new. I have mandolins I've played live weekly for 10+ years (daily home practice included) None of my...
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    Re: Humidity control, ay ay ay

    I use a humidifier in winter and dehumidifier in summer here where humidity swings from less than 20% in winter to over 70% sometimes in summer. Keep it between 45- 50 percent now. Never had an issue...
  21. Re: Looking for different mandolin music to learn-obscure/nonstan

    Thanks Sam. Good idea. I was focusing on mandolin music primarily so I could observe the techniques specific to the mandolin, in whatever genre I am unknowingly searching for. ; )

    I will check...
  22. Looking for different mandolin music to learn-obscure/nonstandard

    Irish mando player here. Been curious to explore some other styles of music. Not much an old time or bluegrass. Although I did try searching google for "weird bluegrass mandolin solos" or "Cool...
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    Re: 2022 Eastman Line

    I got to try out an MD814 and I have to say I was really impressed. It was a little quieter than my flat top, but the notes were bell like and had amazing sustain.

    It played super easy, and didn't...
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    Re: 2022 Eastman Line

    Yeah, the 1-3/32 seemed a bit tight for me too. Haven't gotten my hands on one yet though. My mandolin nut is a bit bigger, but coming from guitar, I had asked for a wider nut. Maybe 1-3/32 is...
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    2022 Eastman Line

    Curious about members experience with newer Eastman models. I played a few in the 2000's and wasn't super thrilled with them. Curious about the MD514-MD814 if anyone has any experience? Sound,...
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