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Sounds like it is better than new. ;)

Well, actually I’m delighted. It’s the mandolin that has the blues. It’s a blue Morris A4. I met Sonny last week and loved the sound of this one. I picked it up today! Now I’ll have to learn to play...

As David says, if the endpin stays in I wouldn't worry about it. I am thinking they added glue to keep it in, in which case I would plug the hole and redrill it.

Pretty bad looking ending hole. I can't tell if it's tapered. If you can get a pin to stay in it I guess it's OK. Not sure about the shavings or the gunk ont the tailpiece.

Not only is he an excellent player and performer, he's got great stage presence and is a great entertainer. I really enjoyed his solo show I attended a few years back.

Jamie

Hi! I’m also a happy owner of an Eastman 504. Very much a beginner- see the Newbies group.
I had my instrument checked out by a luthier who adjusted the spacing between strings. They were very wide,...

Aw, shucks...(blushes)...

Well, wisdom is what you get when you lose teeth, night vision, no-pee full-nights' sleep, confident balance, and -- geez, there was something else -- can't put my finger...

This was a very enjoyable thread and why I think this is the best instrument forum. I especially appreciated Allen’s contributions and wisdom. Playing mandolin is a blessing and I hope the OP and all...

A mandolin IS a travel mandolin in my world. It's small enough to play inside a car, and fits in the overhead compartment of any flight I've ever been on.

Howdy fellas! My Signature Monel Set are the same materials as any of their Monel sets are. As far as gauges go, My set have a 40 G and a 26 D just like a set of J74s would.... I never liked the...

Thanks very much Scott. Dennis is a vital part of our community and "mandolin cafe family". Your frequent updates on his progress is appreciated. I'm continuing to think of Dennis and pray for his...

Just spoke to Dennis by phone. He was with some family at a restaurant having lunch and has been out of the hospital since Monday. Sounded much better than the last time we spoke which was just a few...

Hello all. I appreciate the prayers and concern about my dad, Dennis. I just wanted to make sure that everyone is aware that we are still open and functioning as "normal." Sure, it's a little...

As I remember, it was Knob Creek -- not too sweet, but very "effective."

I have a Loar LM-375 mandolin. Since I only play for hobby, I really don't have the money for a really high end mandolin. Would upgrading the tailpiece make a huge difference? Something a little more...

Thanks for all the advice! I ended up finding a screaming deal on a Kentucky KM-150 at a store a few hours away. Lo and behold, an acquaintance in town I had just met a week prior was in that town...

Well, I took a chance and bought the used Loar LM-400 in the classifieds from Elderly and It arrived today. It was made in May of 2012. After a few hours to settle, opened it and I am very pleased...

Good luck. Houston is a dry spot for either Mandolin or banjo work. I’ve taken some to Kevin Perry at Great Sourthern Music. Kevin is primarily a guitar luthier. Mike Fuller is another option at...

1. I love this guy... and he's also a member here: https://www.youtube.com/user/MandoLessons
2. if you're using a guitar pick, toss it and acquire a real mando pick. The thickness helps
3. learn to...

Beware.

Eastmans are the mando version of gateway drugs...

Sweet. Congratulations.

That's a fine instrument that could easily be a lifetime keeper. Play it in good health.

Congratulations! That’s an excellent first mandolin that will serve you well for as long as you can contain your MAS...

I recently sold my 315 as part of a downsizing effort. It was my...

I had both a 305 and a 304 about six or seven mandolins ago. Great mandolins for the price. Decent tone, very good play ability provided proper set up, durable, and the nice clean look you can only...

Congrats! Enjoy the heck out of it. I don't know much, but if you were to have questions, my word this is the right place to ask :)

Also, I LOVE that you're doing this with your son. So cool!