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    Re: Pearl Nut - Low slots for G strings

    Thats a clear option. I just see that people w pearl nuts move to bone, even on stuff like old Gibsons.

    - Fill slots
    - Cut other slots lower
    - Replace with bone nut
    - Replace with new pearl nut
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    Re: Pearl Nut - Low slots for G strings

    I could lower the rest. That is an option.
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    Pearl Nut - Low slots for G strings

    I have a kentucky 1050 and the G string slots are lower than the rest of the slots. It drives me crazy but isnt an issue. I want to get it fixed though. I am considering just having a bone nut...
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    Re: eastman md515 vs loar lh600

    I own a km1050 and played a well worn in 515 this week and it made me interested in eastman mandolins. It had a good sound but playability was nice. I did own a loar but not a 600. I think it was...
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    Re: YouTube policy change, ‘Made for Kids’

    What is the abuse and theft that was happening with kid content?
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    Re: YouTube policy change, ‘Made for Kids’

    Im confused. You guys are saying you can make your channel MADE FOR or NOT MADE FOR KIDS. But I get the option when I upload. So far, I havent clicked either box and I have uploaded just fine. My...
  7. Re: What should i'l buy to clean the neck and the frets?

    These are what I mentioned. I only use the 4000 grit dark grey. It works great for polishing. And at 4000 grit I dont have to worry about messing anything up. I do this on every string change...
  8. Re: What should i'l buy to clean the neck and the frets?

    Steel wool has always created more mess for me so I avoid it. I use the fret erasers (I think this is what they are called). Before Ive use gargomyte (spelling this wrong). And I use a fretboard...
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    Re: Thank You, Collings

    I have a D2h acoustic and owned a D1T and they have always been great and quick with any questions. Customer service is worth something to me and Id happily pay extra knowing Id have it.
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    Re: Kentucky KM-1050 vs Northfield F5S

    I own a KM 1050 and I like it a lot. I am not an advanced player because I play guitar but I wanted to learn mandolin. Started with a Loar and decided to just get a really good mid level mandolin. ...
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    Ghs Nickel vs Nickel Bronze vs Phospher

    I am looking for a new string. I was actually looking for a 10.5 gauge and came across the ghs nickel strings. I bought nb for my acoustic but haven’t used them yet so I really don’t have a...
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    Re: Kentucky KM 1050 v 1500 or 1000 v 1500

    Just out of curiosity can anyone measure there fret size on a 1000 and 1500? I assume same frets but I am curious about height and width. And it would be nice to have that in this thread for...
  13. Re: New Mandolin Player... Have a Loar 520, is a Kentucky 800 Bet

    Got the Kentucky 1050 back this week from the tech for a full setup. What a difference it made. This is now a complete mandolin that I am 100% happy with play ability and sound. I am finding that...
  14. Re: New Mandolin Player... Have a Loar 520, is a Kentucky 800 Bet

    Well the 1050 is a significant upgrade in tone and projection but it just doesn’t feel right yet. I am fighting it. Taking to another guy for a setup this week. But I made a clip. This was literally...
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    Re: Kentucky KM 1050 v 1500 or 1000 v 1500

    Yes but my loar is 13 3/4
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    Re: Kentucky KM 1050 v 1500 or 1000 v 1500

    Is the difference in scale length 13 7/8 vs 13 3/4 large? I assume it cant be but with an instrument this size it might play a bigger role than I think. I am asking in terms of tension and...
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    Re: Kentucky KM 1050 v 1500 or 1000 v 1500

    I forgot the 1500 has a radius board. I know it has the smaller frets though. Wish I could play these along with some eastmans side by side.
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    Re: Kentucky KM 1050 v 1500 or 1000 v 1500

    Thanks. Since you handle all of these mandolins Id like to ask what the fret size difference is between the 1050 and loar 520? I have my measurements but I dont know if those are consistent or...
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    Kentucky KM 1050 v 1500 or 1000 v 1500

    I know the difference for the 1050 and its more modern and I own one. What I am wondering is what the differences are in terms of sound between the 1050 and the 1500? I guess it would be fair to...
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    Re: What makes a mandolin play stiff?

    Same strings. I have tried elixir strings and like them but they don’t fix the stuff issue.

    But width is the same on both.

    Scale length is a touch different. This is 13 7/8 vs 13 3/4. Now I...
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    What makes a mandolin play stiff?

    I got a new to me mandolin and it’s just stiff. It’s setup the way my other is but I just have to press harder than normal to get the notes out of it. I’ve tried lowering the action, adjusting the...
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    Re: Kentucky KM-1050 Value

    Thanks guys. It needs some fret work but seems to be worth it.
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    Kentucky KM-1050 Value

    Looking for what market value is on a Kentucky 1050. Used, condition has a few smaller dings on the top and one on under the head stock where the G tuner is. Sounds good, plays well. Frets have a...
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    Re: Maggie May - tutorial

    Are you in cleveland?
  25. Checking out a new mandolin - What to look for?

    If you are buying a new/used mandolin, what should you look for? With acoustics, string height, saddle height, nut, neck angle are things (neck angle the most important). But with a mandolin what...
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