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Thanks for the info.

I have one due to arrive in a few days. Probably a silly question, but using the J72 do you just string as you normally would and tune to GDAE? Thought J72 were mandola strings and tune to CGDA.

Thanks

Any suggestions as of where to have a pickup installed on a F5 mandolin in the Norfolk VA area?

Looking for a Mandolin Instructor in the Norfolk/ Virginia Beach area. Any suggestions?

Case located at a second hand store here on Okinawa. Great hard case for $10.00

I am actively searching now, but no luck so far.

I am in need of a case for a Suzuki BowlBack Mandolin I just purchased here in Okinawa, Japan. Transferring back to the US and need a case for the mandolin for travel.

How difficult was it to replace the tailpiece on the MD 315? Also, where did you purchase the replacement tailpiece from?

Thanks,
Roby

Wanted to says "Thanks" to Mr. Robert Fear for an outstanding job on the Eastman. She sounds great!!!!!

As soon as it makes it back to Japan, I will let everyone know how she sounds. Thanks everyone for the help and advice given to this newbie!!!!

This Marine has found a new friend in Robert Fear. A True Professional!!!

Sent off to Robert Fear for the setup. Thanks for all of the advice.

Sent it off to Robert Fear yesterday.

Appreciate all of the advice. Since I am new to the mandolin just want to make sure I am starting off on the right foot. Think I have found a solid instrument in the MD315 and want to make sure it...

Thanks Doc. No luck with mandolin experts here on island. Not too confident in my skills on doing the setup and would rather have it done professionally. Also having problems finding strings. One...

Robert,
What address should I ship the mandolin to?

I need to send an Eastman MD315 from Japan back to the US for a setup. Any recommendations on luthiers? Have found luthiers in Tokyo, but the language barrier is an issue.

Steve,

Thanks for the info. I am an Air Traffic Controller at Futenma. Gave them a call and hopefully hear back from them sometime today.

Doc,
Thanks for the advice.

Yes. We have a very nice one at Kadena AFB.

Rob has sent it to me. Just a little nervous about trying the setup myself.

US Marine stationed in Okinawa, Japan. My wife purchased me an Eastman MD315 as a gift and did not realize that a setup would be probably be needed. Tuned it last night (with a Fender electronic...

Will the Eastman MD315 fit in a Gator GL light weight case?