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    Re: Radiused nut replacement

    Thanks for the replies expressing your preference, but that's not the question I asked.
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    Radiused nut replacement

    Does anyone sell a slotted replacement nut for a radiused fretboard? Graphtechs appear to be flat. I am looking to replace the nut on an Eastman. Thanks.
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    Eastman neck angle

    I have a new Eastman 305, the neck angle seems a bit steep and the adjustable bridge is quite high. The bridge is leaning forward so that the strings break on the back edge of the saddle slots. The...
  4. Thread: bridge shaping

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    Re: bridge shaping

    Thanks, I think 1/8 inch should do it.
  5. Thread: bridge shaping

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    bridge shaping

    I am in the process of fitting a new CA bridge on a mandolin and the bridge will be much too tall for the action to be suitable. From a tone perspective, would it be better to remove excess mass from...
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    Eastman tailpiece holes

    Thinkig of replacing the tailpiece on a newish Eastman 915, don't like the string hooks where they are located. Will a James , Collings or Allen line up with the screw holes? Thanks.
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    Re: Instrument Cables

    I agree with Tom, and you can't be too careful with set up and breakdown before and after a gig. Knotting or kinking cables is a sure way to break the wire indside, and keep them from being walked on...
  8. Thread: Pick Madness

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    Re: Pick Madness

    I purchased one of these picks about five years ago from this sellar on ebay, for $25, a lot back then I thought. The picks are not plastic, they are most definitely hawkbill shell picks, and old....
  9. Thread: Bridge Angle?

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    Re: Bridge Angle?

    Part of my problem is the threaded screw poles are sligthly bent forward toward the fingerboard, from pressure I guess. Whats the best way to straighten these without damaging the threads?
  10. Thread: Bridge Angle?

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    Re: Bridge Angle?

    Should the top of the saddle set perpendicular to the top plate angle, or be on the same plane as the fingerboard?
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    varnish and little fingers

    How susceptile is a varnish finish to damage from pinky drag when playing? More so than nitro?
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    Re: clear mylar pickgurad

    Can this stuff be removed after its on?
  13. Thread: Eastman today

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    Eastman today

    Opinion question for ya all. Tone and set up wise, how do the new Eastmans compare to the mandos they were making 5 or 6 years ago? Have they gotten better soundwise? Thanks for your input.
  14. Thread: Gibson a12

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    Re: Gibson a12

    The marketing department probably did a focus group with banjo players.
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    clear mylar pickgurad

    Stew-mac has a clear plastic (mylar sheet) stick on pickguard available, anyone have experience with how well this works on a mandolin? Thanks.
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    The Loar Truss rod

    What kind of truss rod does "The Loar" mandolin use? What type of wrench does it take? Thanks
  17. Thread: Finger Rests

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    Re: Finger Rests

    stew-mac
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    Re: Old Gibson playing scale

    Thanks Mandroid, thats what I wanted to know.
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    Old Gibson playing scale

    Can someone please tell me the playing scale on the old Gibson A2s and A4s? Thanks
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    Re: Fitting a mandolin bridge to the top

    bridge fitting jig from stew-mac
  21. Thread: Case repair

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    Re: Case repair

    Thanks Mandroid, how do you get the old rivets out without damaging the fiberglass?
    bigbobhagan@aol.com
  22. Thread: Case repair

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    Case repair

    Anyone have a suggestion on how to replace the latches on an old Pegasus mando case? Any ideas welcome, thanks much, Bob
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    Re: Pegasus case price

    Mike, its dark grey with green interior. Anyone know a good and safe way to remove stickers?
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    Re: Pegasus case price

    Thanks all, yes I got the one in the classifieds for 400, will be the case for my new Stanley.
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    Pegasus case price

    Does anyone know the current price for a Pegasus F style mando case?
    Thanks
    Bob
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