Mike, I can't imagine what it might be like texting with you.
Mike, I can't imagine what it might be like texting with you.
I'm the Norm Crosby of mandolin communication
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY6KyCuqeoA
Here's an update Steve has sent me a new Cumberland Bridge it should be here in a few days
Sorry for the delay
I've just about convinced myself to get a CA bridge and try to install it myself. I'm wondering if there are any benefits to getting a full contact vs standard? Seems like the full contact, fitted properly, would give that much more tone? But I'm a novice here. Thoughts?
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How much difference does it make to have the radius saddle if you have a radius fingerboard. My Kentucky KM-1500 supposedly has a radius fingerboard but if it is its barely noticeable.
Pete Counter
http://www.billsbluegrass.com/
You'll want your saddle radius to match the fingerboard radius (assuming a simple not compound radius) otherwise your G and E strings will be further away from the fingerboard and harder to fret while your D and A strings may fret out or buzz when fingered. Trying to find a suitable compromise with a flat saddle and a radiused fingerboard would not be a fun job.
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
I think one of the best bridges were those thin ebony ones on the old Gibson. There a pain to adjust but IMO they are worth it for the pure sound, no metal screws. The worst bridge IMO was the big thumb screw Gibson. Does anyone know a source for the old thin ebony bridges with a hole for the pickguard, not that I need the hole anymore. The pick guard is for the collector.
I have the world in a jug, and the stopper in my hand.
Which is better, two foot and so full contact bridge?
Larry Hunsberger
2013 J Bovier A5 Special w/ToneGard
D'Addario FW-74 flatwound strings
1909 Weymann&Sons bowlback
1919 Weymann&Sons mandolute
Ibanez PF5
1993 Oriente HO-20 hybrid double bass
3/4 guitar converted to octave mandolin
Auto correct is frustrating! Or fustrating depending on how it sees fit!
Timothy F. Lewis
"If brains was lard, that boy couldn't grease a very big skillet" J.D. Clampett
My experiences with Cumberland Acoustic's bridges have been fantastic. Years ago, I put one on a KM-675 and it brought out much more tone. This year, I purchased a KM-1500 and after a week of playing, I had Steve put one of his bridges on it. The volume increased and the tone improved noticeably as well. His bridges are great, and the customer service rocks. Just the facts.
Weber F5 Bitteroot Octave - "...romantic and very complicated."
My instruments professionally maintained by...RSW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7UmUX68KtE
Just to clear a few things up here... Cumberland Acoustic bridges are always black, and never dyed. The post spacing, center-to-center, is 2.275", a perfect match for vintage Gibson mandolins with this type of bridge. The thread size matches too, as well as the number of knurls on the edge of the thumb wheels. The thickness, height, and overall length of the base also match Gibson (Loar era) specs. We didn't invent, or even re-invent these things, we just strive for true and accurate reproduction pieces. Seems to be working well so far.
Last edited by Steevarino; Apr-09-2015 at 6:31pm.
Thanks Steve, it's really nice to have information from the source!
Timothy F. Lewis
"If brains was lard, that boy couldn't grease a very big skillet" J.D. Clampett
I am the Norm Peterson,
"I'll take a beer, Woody"
"What's shakin' Mr. Peterson?"
"Four cheeks and, a couple of chins."
Timothy F. Lewis
"If brains was lard, that boy couldn't grease a very big skillet" J.D. Clampett
Music speaks to us all. And to each of us, she speaks with a different voice.
J Bovier A5 Tradition
= The Loar, LM700VS c.2013 = "The Brat"
= G. Puglisi, "Roma" c.1907 = "Patentato" - rare archBack, canted top, oval
= Harmony, Monterrey c.1969 = collapsed ply - parts, testing, training, firewood.
"The intellect is a boring load of crawp. Aye. Next wee chune".
Hi I'm sure I made a new thread with a review but I'll follow up here again
The New Bridge that Cumberland made is fantastic sounding everything is louder "Chop" "Notes" "Volume"
I did add a new James Tailpiece and it's very solid and great for fast string changes
I do like the mandolin better now but it was a great sounding Mandolin to begin with
I feel that the bridge and James tailpiece took the Loar Mandolin to the next level
I have compared The Loar 600 Mandolin with some very expensive modals and I don't see the reason for the expense
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