This is a follow up to my original post. After letting the hand rest for a couple of days, i went back to playing but focusing on the position of the neck; something I have neglected for years, I'm...
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This is a follow up to my original post. After letting the hand rest for a couple of days, i went back to playing but focusing on the position of the neck; something I have neglected for years, I'm...
While practicing this morning I got a shooting pain up my left (fretting hand) thumb. I found an enlargement on the base of the thumb. Sure looks like arthritis - damn! Makes sense at my age but not...
I'm expecting my new mandola from Austin Clark to arrive soon so thought I would get my Eastman 815 ready to sell. I've been using flat wound strings from emando for a few years but figured phosphor...
I've use emando flat wounds for several years now on my 815 Eastman mandola. Love the sound and smooth feel. Especially good for jazzy stuff.
They tend to last a long time so really not much more...
Bought my Eastman Mandola 815 a couple of years ago. Had the bridge corrected which brought the intonation into line. It has opened up considerably since purchase.
A BIG improvement is going with...
Yes, F holes. Looks like the DPA 4099 would work.
Thanks very much.
Any experience with using a clip on mic with your mandola?
Brands, type of clip, where has been the best spot to aim the mic?
Has anyone tried to remove the lacquer finish from an Eastman to improve sound. I assume they use an artificial lacquer. What would be the effect of removing the stock finish and refinishing with a...
Very nice, indeed.
Brilliant! Thanks.
Can you get loop end chrome flat wound strings from the Daddario web site? Could not find any reference to loop end vs ball end.
Today put the flat wounds from emando on the Eastman mandola. What a difference! The instrument retains it's projection without the brassy sound of the phosphor bronze. I also note that the chords...
Did you go with the 174 TI's?
Did you go with the 174 Tis?
Thanks for this recommendation. I have been looking for flat wounds for my Eastman Mandola and have been struggling to decide about Thomastiks. Just ordered a set from Emando - the lights. We'll see.