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    Re: 1938 Martin 2-20?

    An old thread, I know. I have a 2-20 in remarkably nice condition. I think mine has a remarkably fine tone and has usable volume. I played at a jam last night with another picker who was playing a...
  2. Re: Stephen Perry updates, shop running again, located N. Va.

    Glad to hear things are going well. I’ve missed you in the Knoxville scene. You were a great friend when I first located here. Old time music has exploded in the area and we could use your...
  3. Re: Tailpeice alignment- is this a problem?

    I formerly was employed by a major mandolin importer. We had an issue with excessive numbers of mandolins arriving with tailpieces mounted askew. The company decided to return them to the...
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    Re: Martin 2-15s

    I had a Style 20 (oval hole 2 point) for several years. It was always fine structurally. I currently have an almost perfect 2-20. 80 years old. The recurve does look a little deep, but there are...
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    Re: Eastman MD 515 vs Loar LM700VS

    Some of the LM-700s sound really good for an affordable mandolin, but I don’t think their quality equals that of Eastman. The Loars are clearly a production level instrument, while Eastman feature...
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    Re: Advice on sinking pick guard?

    Why no attach the pickguard to the fretboard with two pins, like old Gibson’s.
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    Re: 1921 Bacon pickguards

    That’s what I paid. Even for my L-75 guitar.
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    Re: 1921 Bacon pickguards

    Hill Country Stringworks will make you an ebony or other dark wood pickguard to your pattern at a very reasonable price. I’ve had them make me pickguards for my Eastman 815, Gibson A, and Gibson ...
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    Re: Brekke Bridge

    I was limited by the short height available on the Martin mandolin (about 6/10”). I called Vern Brekke and he sent me what he thought would work within these limitations. It turned out be one as in...
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    Re: Brekke Bridge

    A good discussion of both the Brekke and Henry mandolin bridges by mandolin maker Peter Coombe.

    https://www.petercoombe.com/publications/jaamim4.htm
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    Re: Brekke Bridge

    Lots of you all have read this; none have responded. After several days, I can hardly believe the difference tonally. Formerly it would break up and get brittle under hard picking. Now it never...
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    Brekke Bridge

    I grew dissatisfied with the stock bridge on my 1929 Martin Style 20 mandolin because of its lack of adjustability (it’s a one piece, two footed design) and I hope another bridge might mellow out the...
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    Re: Right hand difficulty

    I developed neuropathy in my right hand. Neurologist thinks it was result of autoimmunine reaction to Covid shot. It damaged my median and ulcer nerves. My right was noticeably impacted. I went...
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    Re: Two Barely Used Eastmans

    Took the 904B and Martin to the Breaking Up Winter old time festival in Lebanon, Tn this week. Some of the best old time music jamming on the planet. Both mandolins were great. I guess the Martin...
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    Re: Two Barely Used Eastmans

    I’m pretty satisfied with the 904D at this point. It plays extremely well. The crystal clear tone is just perfect for Irish music. This mandolin has some pretty specific strengths.
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    Re: Two Barely Used Eastmans

    The chords sound great on the 904D with Thomastiks, very harmonious and smooth; but much different than the “chop” of the 815, which is a quintessential bluegrass machine. My old Martin Style 20...
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    Re: Two Barely Used Eastmans

    This thing is waking up and revealing itself. A much different tone than my 815. The tone is crisp and clear, especially in the highs. Unlike a lot of oval holes, it’s very articulate and...
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    Re: Two Barely Used Eastmans

    I tweaked the 904D some more today. Tossed the Martin Monels and replaced with Thomastik Precizion mediums, the same I use on my Martin. I like the smooth feel and the sound shows promise. Sure...
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    Re: Two Barely Used Eastmans

    We had a good jam this morning and I took the opportunity to really pick the 904D a lot. The tone is excellent, the chord sound really sweet. It just doesn’t really pop at this point, but it did...
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    Two Barely Used Eastmans

    I recently came into ownership of two almost new Eastman mandolins, both in excellent condition. One is a recent MD-815 with sunburst, an excellent bluegrass instrument which reminds me of a...
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    D’addario Acrylux mandolin picks

    Dues to neuropathy issue in my right arm which which makes maintaining pick grip an issue, Ive been trying out various picks for awhile. These include various sample of V Picks, Primetones, Blue...
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    Re: New to me Collings MT

    Knoxville is the place. The GC had in stock a ever so lightly used Eastman MD-815 for $1300 less than the Collings would have cost, so I brought it home. The Eastman just ticked so many boxes; less...
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    Re: New to me Collings MT

    Well, I ended up taking the Collings back with the return period. Although it is a very fine instrument, I couldn’t justify spending $3,000 for a mandolin I would occasionally use. I currently play...
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    New to me Collings MT

    A band ate acquired a beautiful Collings MT2 which has caused me some mandolin envy. I decided to see if I could find a used Collings at a “reasonable price”. I ended up finding a used Collings MT...
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    Re: Martin style 20

    It appears.that Bill played a 1929 Style 20, since that was the only year the model was made without fretboard binding. 101 were made that year.
    I have a 1929 with very little little wear. Bob...
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