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@rcc

Ah thanks for the measurement, and I'll keep that disclaimer in mind. That's interesting that about the scale variation. I would think 13 3/4th or maybe 13.5 inches would be really...

@Jim

OK thanks for the clarification on the strings. Now that you mention it, I've only ever used flat-wound on my flat backs. I faintly remember trying them on a bowlback and taking them back...

@rcc

Ok maybe my example of pick noise wasn't very good. Pressing down on the fret isn't a problem for me. That example was just to try to illustrate the noise I'm talking about, separated from...

Thanks for the replies

@rcc56
Ah very interesting. I never played a Larson or Lyon and Healy, so I'll look into them some more. I had a Mahogany back Martin A a few years back, but I never even...

Hi all,

I used to read this forum years ago so it's good to see so many of the old names still around.

I'd really appreciate hearing opinions on how different flat top/back mandolins you've...