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    Re: Review of the Tone Gard

    Yeah, I could certainly tell with my The Loar 310 that a TG would make a big difference.

    In reference to my previous post, I was simply elaborating on why some folks feel that it's a pricey...
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    Re: Review of the Tone Gard

    Right, I get what you're saying. I was just waiting for the discussion to move along far enough (if it did) for those points to come into consideration. A lot of the points I've made are me simply...
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    Re: Review of the Tone Gard

    What does that have to do with anything? That's a big "if".

    As I mentioned previously (in this thread if I'm not mistaken) I can easily tell the dramatic difference the tone gard would make,...
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    Re: Thinking about a pick-up

    I personally opted for the JJB and like it a lot.....very faithful to the sound of the instrument. You're handy with tools, so I don't think you'd have any trouble with self installing. I have a...
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    Re: Review of the Tone Gard

    I think, like beauty, it's in the eye of the beholder. Someone who paid $1000 to $5000 for their mandolin probably wouldn't bat an eye at paying $70 plus shipping for an external cage that has no...
  6. Re: Anyone ever heard of a GILLETTE microphone?

    This may be a totally stupid idea, but you might want to contact Gillette about the mic. While it's unlikely they would have much info, someone might take an interest (unless the company's been...
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    Re: questions about stick-on pickups

    Hello friend!

    I've owned the stick on DM pickup in the past (30 years ago), and loved it. I planned on getting another to mount inside my F-hole and was fortunately talked out of it (too big to...
  8. Re: Anyone ever heard of a GILLETTE microphone?

    I heard it's the best a man can get! :))

    Also, close micing will shave off the top end! :))

    /runs away




    ~o) :cool:
  9. Re: There is no right way to hold a pick. There is only your way.

    That's a great story! Did she have it sitting on the ground, or was it just hanging from her left hand?
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    Re: New CA bridge installation: bridge angle?

    I did notice that, after bringing my mandolin to pitch, there was suddenly a big gap under the treble foot, on the tailpiece side. This was after carefully fitting my bridge and upwards of 6 hours of...
  11. Re: There is no right way to hold a pick. There is only your way.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdhVC0DzfFY

    Chris will be sad to hear you're avoiding him. :))
  12. Re: CA Bridge vs stock bridge: A/B comparison (w/ video) For scie

    Hey Steve!

    It was a lot of work, but I try my best to contribute when I can. I always assume that if I'm looking for clarity on a particular issue, that other folks are too, so I try to make...
  13. Re: CA Bridge vs stock bridge: A/B comparison (w/ video) For scie

    I did fit the stock bridge just as carefully. That's actually covered in the video I posted before about bridge fitting. Naturally, fitting stock bridge is much quicker (still takes a while) and...
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    Re: Another rave about the CA bridge

    For folks on this thread who were interested (rfd?), the comparison I was talking about has been posted now! :)
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    Re: New CA bridge installation: bridge angle?

    Hey Lou! My results are up! :)

    https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?133745-CA-Bridge-vs-stock-bridge-A-B-comparison-(w-video)-For-science!&p=1590926#post1590926
  16. CA Bridge vs stock bridge: A/B comparison (w/ video) For science!

    (Sorry, I just like saying "For science!")

    We've all heard lots about how great Cumberland Acoustic mandolin bridges are. I was preparing to install one on my The Loar LM-310f mandolin, and since...
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    Re: New CA bridge installation: bridge angle?

    Hey! I'm glad it's helping. I try to cover all the bases with my questions, so that other folks who come along after can benefit from it, as well as making videos whenever I feel like I can help...
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    Re: New CA bridge installation: bridge angle?

    Yeah I kinda wondered, for mandos that arch lower, in a more pronounced way, at the tips of the bridge, if there was no choice but to go front to back, at least for the final fitting.

    Edit: I'm...
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    Re: Another rave about the CA bridge

    Unfortunately, there was already a gap under the bottom of the saddle and it wouldn't go any lower, so sanding under the post holes was the only option I had. Hopefully it doesn't crack at some...
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    Re: New CA bridge installation: bridge angle?

    I'm not talking about the saddle, FYI, if that's what you mean. I'm talking about the physical angle at which the bridge feet are sanded.

    Thanks for the sanding tip, but I already picked that up...
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    Re: New CA bridge installation: bridge angle?

    Perfect! That's exactly what I was kinda thinking, but I just wanted to confirm. Thanks! ~o)
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    New CA bridge installation: bridge angle?

    I'm in the process of fitting a new CA bridge to a The Loar LM-310, and I wanted to confirm that I have the bridge angle correct.

    Currently, the flat part on the top of the saddle is at the same...
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    Re: Another rave about the CA bridge

    Awesome. I've never been near a $5k mando, so I wouldn't know! I did play a $5k acoustic guitar at GC, and it didn't sound any better than the $600 Taylor I played right before it. :))

    I'm going...
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    Re: Opinions: K&K Twin vs. Myers Pick-ups

    I don't think the piezo is any different, only the casing around it. For the record, mine is the 20mm. JJB offers a 15mm version as well.

    I've heard reputable installers state that the difference...
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    Re: Opinions: K&K Twin vs. Myers Pick-ups

    Don't forget about JJB, which is ostensibly the same thing as the K&K (or so I'm told), at a fraction of the cost.

    You can hear bits of mine here, recorded direct, with no preamp:...
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