View Full Version : What. Are the doughnuts on the string pairs
joemcg
Jun-09-2013, 12:30am
You sometimes see these doughnuts across each string pair below the bridge. What are they? Here's an example: http://shawneecreekwoodworks.sharepoint.com/Pages/default.aspx
Thanks.
Joe
Sometimes the strings below the bridge resonate audibly. The rubber grommets dampen that.
Willie Poole
Jun-09-2013, 12:17pm
Joe, you can buy them at any harware store and give them a try, I have tried them and never did see any difference...For what tey cost it is worth trying...Some people just weave a short piece of rawhide through the strings and they say it cures the overtones...
Willie
joemcg
Jun-09-2013, 4:59pm
Joe, you can buy them at any harware store and give them a try, I have tried them and never did see any difference...For what tey cost it is worth trying...Some people just weave a short piece of rawhide through the strings and they say it cures the overtones...
Willie
Thanks. Just got a new to me mandolin that has them so I curious.
Joe