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Nick Gellie
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Feb-27-2021,
1:54am
Nick Gellie
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Where did the tab edit files on Mandozine go?
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General Mandolin Discussions
I had forgotten what a wonderful resource these TEF files were. Thanks to Hank for posting the main TEFzip file. I have downloaded it and I am...
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22 replies | 1038 view(s)
Feb-16-2021,
7:58pm
Nick Gellie
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E strings breaking?
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General Mandolin Discussions
A bit of graphite in the nut slot helps. I had this problem and the break was appearing in between the tuning machines and the nut.
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12 replies | 512 view(s)
Feb-14-2021,
5:25pm
Nick Gellie
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Where to start with Jazz Mandolin?
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Love the video. It must have been fun doing it.
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64 replies | 3488 view(s)
Feb-14-2021,
5:19pm
Nick Gellie
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Best Oval Hole A Mandolins for Orchestra Playing?
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Try an Eastman 404 bk. It has a wonderful tone.
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39 replies | 2137 view(s)
Feb-11-2021,
3:43pm
Nick Gellie
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Eastman Truss Rod Question
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Builders and Repair
George I own two Eastmans and I have adjusted the truss rod to straighten the neck. Both truss rods worked. So the question is how old is your...
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Feb-11-2021,
12:24pm
Nick Gellie
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Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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I am glad you have appreciated my musings on mandolin family instruments. I have enjoyed writing about my experiences living here in the Alpuharras...
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Feb-10-2021,
7:42am
Nick Gellie
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Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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I broke an E string. Bummer! It takes ages to get replacements here in Spain. So the MD505 has been put to use.
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36 replies | 2235 view(s)
Feb-10-2021,
7:41am
Nick Gellie
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Goodbye to.. my Stiver, my Collings, my Rigel...
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Just awful. I am sorry to hear your sad news.
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Feb-08-2021,
5:54pm
Nick Gellie
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Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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I bought the Breedloves to try them out and see I could glean anything from their build. I had heard they had some good features. They sure do. I...
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Feb-08-2021,
5:42pm
Nick Gellie
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Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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Hi Poul You will get close to that sound with an Eastman 404 more than the 504 in my opinion. First you need to do with any mandolin you intend...
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36 replies | 2235 view(s)
Feb-08-2021,
3:36pm
Nick Gellie
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Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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Well it all depends whether one can afford the independent builder or small shop or not. I started this thread so that people who are on a budget...
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36 replies | 2235 view(s)
Feb-08-2021,
11:39am
Nick Gellie
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Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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Thanks Pat for the clarification. It is subtle and yet different with the difference in tone from the different back tone woods. The MD504 just...
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36 replies | 2235 view(s)
Feb-08-2021,
9:11am
Nick Gellie
replied to a thread
Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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General Mandolin Discussions
yes Pat I agree with you that A2Z was special. Basically, Gibson style oval holes work better with beech or mahogany backs. They both give a...
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Feb-07-2021,
1:06pm
Nick Gellie
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Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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Steve, I left off the last two frets and filled the slots with ebony dust and superglue. So in a way I have scooped the extension. I would do...
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36 replies | 2235 view(s)
Feb-07-2021,
2:39am
Nick Gellie
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Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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Try this one Listen to Eastman 404 test - Tripping up stairs and Southern Comfort by Nicholas Gellie on SoundCloud ...
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36 replies | 2235 view(s)
Feb-06-2021,
4:25pm
Nick Gellie
replied to a thread
Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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Here is a recording of the Eastman 404. Actually there are two there. http://Listen to Eastman 404 test - Tripping up stairs and Southern Comfort...
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Feb-06-2021,
10:31am
Nick Gellie
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Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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Well I have completed the minor overhaul of the fingerboard. All went well with new frets installed. They look really nice on there. I also...
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36 replies | 2235 view(s)
Feb-05-2021,
10:10am
Nick Gellie
replied to a thread
Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
in
General Mandolin Discussions
Yes it is - you know blacktop instruments are sought after in some circles. Anyway it mimics the Gibson A model colour. Here it is with new frets...
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Feb-04-2021,
6:09pm
Nick Gellie
replied to a thread
Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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General Mandolin Discussions
Well yes and no. I have had to work really hard getting consistent. Each fret has to be considered a work of precision. I have the Stewmac...
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Feb-04-2021,
5:08pm
Nick Gellie
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Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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I bit the bullet and took the old frets off and sanded the slight hump at the 12th fret join. I am now installing Stewmac 147 fretwire. I should be...
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Feb-03-2021,
3:30pm
Nick Gellie
replied to a thread
Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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General Mandolin Discussions
The MD404 has skinny frets. I used to prefer wider frets. The height is pretty much the same on both narrow and medium mandolin frets in most...
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Feb-03-2021,
10:11am
Nick Gellie
replied to a thread
Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
in
General Mandolin Discussions
And here it is with its stablemate and cousin the MD505. Both nice looking instruments. They both have their place in my household stable. ...
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Feb-03-2021,
10:09am
Nick Gellie
replied to a thread
Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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General Mandolin Discussions
Here are some pictures of the headstock and tuners back and front. The tuners work fine better than the Collings MT anyway. The neck...
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Feb-03-2021,
9:33am
Nick Gellie
replied to a thread
Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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I said I would show a picture of the string slots on the new bridge. I have not radiused it. I will leave that for later. it is fine for now. I...
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Feb-03-2021,
9:25am
Nick Gellie
replied to a thread
Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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Hi Poul, You can spend a lot of time looking for a good old Gibson A. I did have my eye on a MD404 Bk at TFOA in Holland. You can buy one there...
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36 replies | 2235 view(s)
Feb-03-2021,
9:20am
Nick Gellie
replied to a thread
Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
in
General Mandolin Discussions
It is pretty mint Rob. it does have some fine player scratches on the top imperceptible from afar. I am posting this review because I think the...
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36 replies | 2235 view(s)
Feb-03-2021,
7:41am
Nick Gellie
started a thread
Eastman 404Bk Mandolin review
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I just received yesterday a used Eastman 404 Bk mandolin from Germany yesterday. Here it is as shown in the pictures Front: Back:
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Feb-02-2021,
12:38am
Nick Gellie
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Eastman MD 305 unbox - thanks all, I'm a satisfied customer.
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I am amazed As to how the Eastman 305 is keeping people sane during these Covid times. I take my hats off to the luthiers in the Eastman factory who...
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23 replies | 1296 view(s)
Feb-02-2021,
12:22am
Nick Gellie
replied to a thread
Where to start with Jazz Mandolin?
in
Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer
Yes I meant I can't recommend highly enough. A Freudian slip on my part. Don Stiernberg's post is a classic. He put his heart and soul into that.
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64 replies | 3488 view(s)
Feb-01-2021,
4:55pm
Nick Gellie
replied to a thread
Where to start with Jazz Mandolin?
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Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer
I can't recommend Dix Bruce's Gypsy Jazz mandolin books. There is a new version out which combines the two. Lots of the original Gypsy Jazz...
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64 replies | 3488 view(s)
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