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Mandroid, I was thinking #3 was the best option too. It looks like a trip to the Tandy leather store is in my future.

Grandcanyonminstrel, I know what you are saying but I'm having a hard time...

Thanks Mike.

So, I have a '23 GIbson Ajr that has a cloud tailpiece without an end pin. Any suggestions on how to attach a strap?

Cheers,
Jim

I saw these guy's a couple weeks back here in Colorado Springs. A great show for sure!

Dennis is also the son of Tony Ludiker, fiddler extrodinare and all around great guy.

All of the above. I've had the mandolin for a while and want to try something different.

Hello All,

I want to try a stamped tail piece on my Eastman 515 but I would hate to fill the old holes and redrill the mandolin to find out I don't like the stamped one.

Has anyone found a...

Yes, Please.

Please count me in.

If you have time, check out in Tejon Street Music in Colorado Springs. It's about an hour from Denver. They have Eastman's, Loar's, a Gibson and a few Collings.

Here's something I've been asking myself. Maybe others can chime in.

It seems one of the big benefits to using a cast tailpiece is quick string changes. I also hear they don't change the sound. If...

I want that.

We're going to see them tonight, March 13th.

Has anyone used "Teach Yourself Bluegrass Mandolin", by Andy Statman yet?

Hello All,

I have a hard time talking and playing at the same time. I can't even think about singing and playing.

What's the trick?

Cheers,
Jim

When I'm playing I will often hear my second mandolin vibrate (even when it is in the case). I'm guessing it's the same phenomenon or maybe it's just the second mandolins way humming along with the...

Could someone take a picture? I'm having a hard time visualizing.

Jim

I guess I didn't search hard enough.

Thanks for the info.

Jim

One week into the new year and I just realized I need a new calendar. Has anyone seen calendars a mandolin theme for sale?

Cheers,
Jim

Hello all,

I just started having problems with buzzing at the 10th fret as well. I put a humidifier in the case and still haven't seen any changes. will the issue eventually "fix" its self or will...

Barry,

I made it up to Boulder for the show last night too. I would have to agree. Awesome show. I would have to put in my top five favorite concerts. I went to see Chris but was blown away by the...

Thanks everyone for the advice.

So, I'm still kind of new to mandolin set up. I come from an electric guitar background. I'm used to the string action being as low as possible. I took my mando to the local mando repair guy (I'm...

Hello All,

I'm a newbie here. I've been lurking for a while and decided to join in. You have a great forum here. Everyone seems to be very passionate about the mandolin and very helpful to each...