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I just found a crack down the center of my Big Muddy m-4. I don't see a post image option here otherwise I'd show an exact pic. Does anyone know how to post a pic?

Was it supposed to be out on the 16th? Amazons saying it's not sure when my preorder is going to ship

I find Eastmans do sound noticeably more open and louder with the finish sanded

Getting into jazz mandolin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2Ku5txiFVA

There is also the Eastman dgm2 if you can find one. I got one on sale and had the neck radius and the frets replaced with banjo ones and a new bridge....

Thanks for the replies, the strings have been on for over a month. Full story: i recently moved and took the mandolin to the nearby shop i instrument for a setup along with some dadarrio flatwounds...

I bought a used Breedlove mandolin online recently and had it taken to the luthier to get it set up and fix the nut since it was causing a ringing on the open strings. He fixed the ringing but when...

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I was recently gifted the remains of an old violin from 1844. Its in pieces but still really cool looking. Any experts on here know If it's worth restoring or is it better left as some wall decor?...

I just saw someone uploaded jethros tea for one album and Nolan Faulkners legendary Kentucky mandolin album among some other gems. Check it out while you can

I see a lot of discussions about the other big muddy models but not a lot about this one with the rosewood. Anyone own one that can provide some feedback? How do they sound? Loud? Bass? Chimes? What...

Oh so it's still regular scale even though it joins the body at the 10th fret?

I'm moving to Olympia next month, just curious how the mandolin scene is around there

Thanks for the replies everyone. In answer to your question mandroid, it's scale length is 14 inches

Anyone know if there's any danger of damaging my dgm-2 by putting on heavy gauge strings? Thanks

Is robin bullocks album out yet? I've been waiting for it but I don't see any news anywhere or where to buy a copy

Both good options. The Eastman will be a more modern sound while the Loar will a little more traditional and bluegrassy (Though I think the 400 doesn't have tone bars so it will sound a little...

Anyone know any good Bluegrass forums not just mandolin specific? I can't find too many active ones. Cheers

A second volume to your Chord Melody book, and a solo album would be amazing

Should be here in another day or so, what strings do you fellas who own and have owned them recommend?

From what I read they switched the tailpieces early on because people kept getting there sleeves torn on it. I don't mind the Eastman tailpiece, its sturdy and single pieced. If I really click with...

I just ordered the Eastman DGM-2 that was on sale in the classifieds this week. I played one briefly a couple years ago and remember really liking it. Anyone own one or have any experiences with one?...

If you record more mandolin jazz, I'll listen

Compared to my Kentucky KM-950, my Breedlove KO mandolin is perfect for jazz. It's an oval hole with an extended fingerboard so it's got wonderful sustain and sounds great for chords/comping, lots of...

Galactic Crossroads. PM Niles on here for back issues, I got them months ago and they'll keep me busy for years. I like how much variety there is in every issue beyond just Bluegrass techniques