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I personally would also modify the bridge saddle slots.
If you have an adjustable bridge, you can file the top of the saddle down to remove the old slots and cut in new slots and then bring the...

I've since modified the string spacing on my Blueridge to 3mm between the G course and 2.5mm between the D course, exactly for this reason.
I would have the nut remade to bring those courses closer...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVl1ibykWZU

I had recently come across Molly Tuttle and crew's version and transcribed the head. I had seen the Flatpick transcription but there were enough differences (quibbling on 2/4 measure placement, chord...

Here’s another version by Brittany Haas and Lauren Rioux. That has some of that syncopated phrasing that Arcand uses.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrJBel62r0I&

Not terribly different than the flatpicking version that Jim linked, it just changes chords a bit more often, and occasionally at odd points in the measure. Essentially just D-Em-G-Bm-G-A-D for the...

I must thank you, Matthew, for reminding me of this tune and how much i love it. It has always been on my list but today I put Mr. Arcand's version into Amazing Slow Downer and learned it note for...

They also smooth out the rhythm to a more modern bluegrassy sound. I prefer the original but I am a big fan of Métis and Québécois fiddling and love that subtle sort of hiccoughing accent that is...

Pretty cool to hear the original version. I've actually learned it from the Darol Anger/Joe Walsh versions, but it's nice to find that the melody is essentially unchanged - they've just altered the...

This is a great tune, I learned it by listening to Sierra Hull’s version, it was tough with the little extra measure in there but good practice. Not sure if there is mandolin TAB out there but...

Here's another transcription for a nice Saturday pickin' tune. I've always dug Dom's phrasing and rhythm in his playing and thought this would be a good song to look at those things. Plus, Watson's...

Sometimes,folk will accept 'more wear' if it's down to playing over a long period = distressing !. Small patches of wear such as the wear in the photo. simply look like 'damage' in a way (which it...

I don't disagree with this thread. I mentioned what I had done when I had some "pinky wear" on my Eastman mandola. I also said that it's more difficult to find a pristine finish on a used...

Walk away as fast as you can. Not ever at that price.

For either price I think you can find better options. e1,200 is absurd. Do some searches and you will find many recommendations for starter mandolins.

Well said, Scott, and I hope your message was well received!

I'm typically not one to engage in open letters to the community, but something has been gnawing at my brain for a very long time. A few days ago I was contacted by a buyer with a question regarding...

You might try asking on the Acoustic Guitar Forum, there is usually someone that knows at least something about obscure guitars over there. http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/index.php
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Here are some of my thoughts on fingerboard radii;

First of all, I like arched fingerboards, I think they feel better and most people (but certainly not all) prefer them, so I put arched...

I've used Grahams's spacing for about a dozen octaves with no complaints yet.

Graham,

Thanks for that very helpful diagram. I seem to have missed it the last time around and I couldn't locate it with my usual lame choice of search engine wording. You've got my vote for...

Someone else asked almost the same question a couple of weeks ago. Here are my diagrams for OM/bouzouki nut and strings spacing. The distance between the courses can be altered proportionally to suit...

Michael,

Many thanks for responding. The basic guidlines are helpful. What I'm a bit concerned about is those big floppy G strings with a 585mm SL. Do you reckon 2mm spacing between the individual...

Rob, do you need actual measurements or just some guidelines? There are several old posts here on the 'cafe addressing this.

I start with the two outside strings, set them in from the edge...

Sorry for the spelling error on the subject line. No, I'm not referring to the kitchen utensil.<G>