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Hi Don….I was trying to do the basic setup myself (relief, intonation, action, nut slots), but no, it hasn’t had any fret work done.

You're gonna like it. I have a recent version with beautiful figuring on the back. It sounds really nice and woody.

Just ordered Piano Shop on the Left Bank. Thanks for the recommendation!

Really? You don't know how many mandolins you own? Must be a nice problem to have.....I know exactly how many I own.........just one!��

Wow, great playing. And that Red Diamond sounds incredible!!!!

I was at the Punch Brothers show in Nashville too! I really enjoyed Gabriel Kahane opening up for them. I saw Edgar Meyer too! Looked like the white Wegen to me!

Yeah, nice sounding mandolin. Like those Monroe licks!!!

Un-freakin-believable!!!

I really like the sound of that mandolin!!!

I currently play a 2015 JBovier F5 and also just bought a used 2015 Kentucky 1050. The Kentucky needs a setup and new strings. But after a few days comparing the Kentucky to my JBovier, I'd say the...

Yes, when I listened to her new album, I remember thinking how much it sounded like Thile. Her mandolin sounds great. Is she still playing a Weber or has she moved on?

I have to agree with Demetrius and 9lb. Probably my favorite album ever.

I like the sound of the JT picks, but they don't have very good grip. BC picks have better grip, but obviously cost more.

Yes, I still look almost every day even though I'm not in the market to buy anything. I'm content with my J.Bovier, but it's fun to just browse......

I got the CT55 for Christmas. It sounds very similar but slightly better than my smooth large triangle Primetime 1.5. The Primetone had more pick noise. And the BC grip is incredible for a smooth...

Welcome to the Cafe! J.Bovier mandolins sure are nice!

I just got my JTS picks today. Didn't get to play with them much yet, but so far I like them. I got the sample pack of 1.2 mm style #2 which is shaped just like the Wegen 140 that I have. They even...

I'm starting to realize my mandolin sounds best with a cheap .88 mm nylon pick. I used to love the Primetones but the pick noise drives me crazy. I get minimal pick noise with the nylon picks. I just...

I'm a big fan of the Primetones and the Wegen 140s.

Yeah, I appreciate the simplicity and symmetry. Plus, the fact I'm extremely cheap and really like the value you can get in an A-style compared to the F-style.

JBovier F5-T and call it a day.

Very cool!

I've never played a KM-1000, but I have the JBovier F5-T and it's loud, rich, and very balanced. Plus, Jeff Cowherd is a great guy!

Very cool! Thanks! What kind of mandolin is he playing? I like the sound......

I'd say most people start out with the medium gauge D'Addario EJ74 (formerly J74) phosphor bronze strings.

Also, if you use the "search" function, I'm sure it would reveal numerous threads that...