I’d try the Elixir polyweb and see if that works for you, not all coated strings will remove string squeaks but these have probably worked the best for me. I’ve never used it but some people I’ve...
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I’d try the Elixir polyweb and see if that works for you, not all coated strings will remove string squeaks but these have probably worked the best for me. I’ve never used it but some people I’ve...
I have a couple scales I use for sending packages to the post office and when comparing the couple cases we have in common I think your luggage scale is pretty accurate. My Collings A style case...
I replaced the Thomastik mettle/mediums strings I’ve been playing for years with a set of there heavy/stark. Initially I could tell they were a little higher tension and the strings were a little...
I haven’t used one but here’s a link for you.
https://rosastringworks.com/product-category/saddles/
After using the mettle/mediums for years I just order the heavy/stark to give them a try.
It’s hard to recommend a set of strings to somebody else. I don’t think anybody can know what a set of strings are going to sound or feel like unless they put them on there mandolin and listen with...
I found a couple at Sweetwater on line, one by MusicNomad and another by D’Addario. I don’t own one of these but I’ve had a Dunlop Turbotune for years that has the 1/4” hex, I just use it with a...
I’ve attached a strap differently over the years, my current mandolin doesn’t have a strap button on its neck heel and I don’t plan on adding one. I just use a leather loop and leather button that I...
I’ve only made one mandolin armrest and the viola chin rest is the one that fits.
I like the Superior case too, not made to be a flight case but has plenty of protection for everything else and at four and a half pounds it’s light. I also have the Collings TKL case, it’s nice but...
Nice write up, thank you.
I agree with CES above “ I play both and just consider them their own instruments.” even though it is upside down :mandosmiley:
Try this link for LUTHIERS MERCANTILE INTERNATIONAL.
https://www.lmii.com/honduran-mahogany-guitar-tops/769-top-honduran-mahogany-1st-3a-grade-dreadnought.html
I currently use the Thomastik mettle/medium and didn’t find any different compensation that I could hear or see with a strobe tuner with my bridge when I changed from the D’Addario EJ74’s on my...
I think you got it right. EMG Ultrajak looks like the same strap button shape.
Just another thought, I’ve had the outside jack button/cover repeatedly come loose on some of my guitars and I used a dab of blue lock tight to keep them on. To remove them later I cut out a 1/2”...
Can you use a dental mirror and flashlight to see if there’s a jam nut on the inside holding the jack tight against the end block? If so loosening the tailpiece still won’t allow you to remove the...
I actually have been using Thomastik mettle/medium on my mandolin for the last four years and really like there sound, they would probably be considered a light gauge set in another brand. There easy...
My first thought, if you’re hurting at any time it’s not right, I’d take a break and let my hand rest for a week, my next thought if you already haven’t, is to change to a set of light strings that...
Your welcome, sent you a PM too.
Here is a link to a good tutorial that will explain it better than me and he gives a very good lesson.
https://youtu.be/tfL9t5-UIgI
A Major chord equals 3 notes, the root, the 3rd, and the 5th of the scale. The minor chord equals 3 notes, the root, the flatted 3rd, and the 5th of the scale. An Am chord is the combination of notes...
I’ve done this before it’ll work.
So do I, been using it for years.
I also attach my leather strap at the headstock and over the strings just like in your picture. I might be wrong but it sounds like the OP is talking about when he’s standing his mandolin is moving...