New2Mando
Feb-22-2004, 7:16pm
Hi,
First, I'd like to thank Bob DeVells and Eric F for their replies to my initial post. I really appreciated the feedback.
Based on Bob's advise, I decided to experiment a bit to see what was causing my buzzing. I found it was a few things:
1. Not pushing hard enough on the strings (my fingers were really sore)
2. Not clearing the other strings.
3. Once I figured out 1 and 2 I was still getting buzzing, so decided to try a method of 'raising' the strings without having an adjustable bridge. I put a piece of leather cut from the adjustable strap of a ball cap and put it on the bridge, under the strings. The buzzing stopped, but I think the leather is acting as a damper to the sound. I've looked on the net and found the 'Brekke Bridge'.
I'm wondering if these bridges can be used with any mandolin (mine is neapolitan - round back/traditional - whatever, I don't really know what they are called). I could likely order one in over the net if the local store can't get one in.
Of course, if I'm making a huge move in the wrong direction, I'd appreciate knowing it too.
Thanks again.
Wendy
First, I'd like to thank Bob DeVells and Eric F for their replies to my initial post. I really appreciated the feedback.
Based on Bob's advise, I decided to experiment a bit to see what was causing my buzzing. I found it was a few things:
1. Not pushing hard enough on the strings (my fingers were really sore)
2. Not clearing the other strings.
3. Once I figured out 1 and 2 I was still getting buzzing, so decided to try a method of 'raising' the strings without having an adjustable bridge. I put a piece of leather cut from the adjustable strap of a ball cap and put it on the bridge, under the strings. The buzzing stopped, but I think the leather is acting as a damper to the sound. I've looked on the net and found the 'Brekke Bridge'.
I'm wondering if these bridges can be used with any mandolin (mine is neapolitan - round back/traditional - whatever, I don't really know what they are called). I could likely order one in over the net if the local store can't get one in.
Of course, if I'm making a huge move in the wrong direction, I'd appreciate knowing it too.
Thanks again.
Wendy