for I too am at peace with my Cohen A5 and my Gibson A3! It's the Eastman OM that really surprised me. Not planning OMAS!
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for I too am at peace with my Cohen A5 and my Gibson A3! It's the Eastman OM that really surprised me. Not planning OMAS!
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I use "154 Heavy" formerly, "Stark" on my -20 A3 paddle head.
I've had my A3 for almost 40 years. Mediums (IMHO) are not well suited for arch tops. I like them on my pancakes; however! ...
love the one you're with.
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I have the J-74 set with the heavier E string on my 1920 A3. I've always used mediums on it. Had it since '85 and no issues to report.
I really like the heavy T-I's on it too! Used to be called...
download, "Tabeditviewer" and search this very site for, "TEF" files.
The viewer lets the computer speaker play the tune. That informs the ear. Folks don't like tab, so if that you then you can...
. . . late to the OP
Love everything about that mandolin! Even the, "ectomy!"
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I've learned a lot over the last 16 years :)
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my, "No" vote relates to the, "just starting out" pronouncement.
"Just starting out" in language rarely begins with, "Reading!" To an infant, we'd give them ear training and pictures. Jam and...
72" boot laces and a pigtail braid.
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"Amoeba, I just met a girl named Amoeba. Contentedly she sits and suddenly she splits in two."
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it's easier to capo a snakehead.
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Get the, "Heavy" set of T-I's.
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go with "Heavy"
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If I can't hum it, I can't play it.
If I can hum it, I may not be able to play it; however!
I agree with Jill M completely!
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fun topic!
So much great press on the new pancakes - Redline, Big Muddy (well not so new), etc. I'd bet I'd like them all!
Didn't/haven't read anything favorable about the Kentucky; however.
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that was fun on this end too!
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I started a thread like this once. . .
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snake heads sound different than paddle heads.
I kept the latter, but the former costs more.
Cache does play into this; however. Be guided by your ears and fingers!
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I didn't consider too many special requirements when I took the plunge. I just bought the Eastman MDO-305 (sub $800), replaced the strings to D'Adderio mandola set and tuned it up!
It's been my...
sounds great. I like your style of play also.
No doubt John's a builder! I've met him a few times over at his shop (Virginia) and also at my buddy Dave Cohen's house. Those two can geek talk...
some press on the mandolincafe regarding https://troublesomecreekguitars.com Their line includes a flat-top mandolin.
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$700 gets you a lifetime keeper flattop.
$2-3,000 gets you a lifetime keeper Gibson oval hole.
$5-6,000 gets you a lifetime keeper arch top (preference given to a-models).
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I'm torn on this topic, especially the ease of play concept. I have big frets on my A3 - always have. When I've bought other Gibson a-models; however, I quite like the original fretwire. I...
(fun read!)
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