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After I changed the microphones in my hearing aids last night, the G strings sounded much better:)) I will raise the bridge a bit. I raised it yesterday but I think it...

Makes a lot of sense Ed. Thanks
Mike

:disbelief: In response to DougC's post-which was my real concern. You get what you pay for!

Thanks pheffernan, this is useful

I have checked the intonation after resetting the action and it is fine. Thanks

I purchased the Eastman about a week ago online to have a backup to my Brentrup 21V.
For the money it seems to be good value. Adirondack spruce, top and varnish finish, good components and fit and...

I have the #2 A style of this body size that Hans makes. I've had it since last Arpil. It is great sounding and playing mandolin. However, follow Han's instructions as to the finish and the amount of...

EastmanGordon you inquired earlier for thoughts as to degree of radius of the fret board. A consistent comment on the board is that Rigel makes the most comfortable neck and fret board in the...

Sound, how does it sound? I thought the Arrow F on the '02 Mandolin Tasting CD was great.

buy a short scale-17 fret-tenor banjo. you have to use the pinky for the 5th fret insead of the ring finger. they are cheap on ebay.

I traded a Cascade i bought from Dale back to Dale for a used Phoenix. The Phoenix was a lot more money and lot more mandolin in terms of tone. I much prefer the Phoenix. However the Cascade is...

Brentrup "A"
Phoenix Bluegrass
Flatiron Cadet

I have one and it is a very good mandolin. Rolfe does great work and if you need work on one, he puts repair work at the top of the list so the turn around is very quick. I have a Bluegrass for sale,...

reeljigs, i replyed in the "General Discussion" section. see Flatiron discussion below.

you might also consider a Flatiron N there is a long list discussion on these in the mandolin discussion. I have one i got for $325 and it is great. loud and cuts. they are no longer made, but ebay...

I have played a new Collings MF which has the matted finish $3850 is was excellent as to sound, tone, volume, playability and workmanship. The "A" style MT at $1750 should be just as good. There are...

both Rigel and Breedlove have wide spacing at the nut(3&3/16) radius board and gumbo frets. Breedlove is spaced a bit wider at the bridge and the Rigel has more radius. Both are made in low end...

any web sites as to who sells these?
thanks

Thanks to Elen and Steve and others who posted great reports of their Brentrup's I now have one also. I strongly urge you to follow Han's instructions regarding the finish. It will be soft for a...

First would be the selection of the builder. I assume you have made that decision. Hans Brentrup built an "A" model for me and I am very pleased with it. If I were doing it again, I would have the...

has anyone played a koa model?

I just got back from New Orleans and when I got off the plane at Bush Airport it felt hot and dry by comparison-I take back my nasty Houston comments!
the site reference above to Sam Houston's...

have you seen the one just posted in the classifieds?

B.C. you can redeem yourself this month. our numbers get a bit thin in the summer, but it's still fun and better than not playing.

forget the instruments-save yourself!
we have an Old Time jam the 4th Saturday in Huntsville-an 1 1/2 hour north on I 45.