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Started from an acoustic neck and some offcuts of ash.
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My solid body electric project using a neck from an old...

Plan B. The neck is really the only part that's serviceable so...
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I'm pretty sure it would change the sound. But if I were to use a magnetic pickup, maybe that sound would be acceptable. I've made the bridge fit the top better. I'll do a Rob Meldrum style setup...

Yes, that's what I thought. Will see what I can do just by reshaping the bridge a bit, and lighter strings. it sounds better than it should, given its price range, but the top is so thin, it will...

Make sure you protect the frets. I didn't...

I've got one of these https://www.brunswickguitars.com/traditional-instruments/mandolins/brunswick-mandolin-flat-back-natural.htmlwhich plays OK despite a somewhat sunken top and a bit of a bend in...

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I have a few buttons around the place. I have the other button on the heel on my other instruments as but I know some dont like putting a screw there

I haven't made any mandolins. My Dad taught me how to make rectangular stuff by cutting close to the line with a hand saw and trimming with a hand plane. Without his 60+ years as a joiner, I can get...

Thanks, I just wondered about balance but if you reckon off-centre is better then its win-win.

I agree about the strap button fit - its a totally different shape to the original button on my...

TP is unplated brass so very easy to drill, file etc.

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Funny, the folder should be public. Can you see the photo if I attach it like this?

If not an enpin jack, I might just add a strap button. Actually it is more off-centre than it looks in...

Apologies everyone, I thought I had attached a photo but apparently not. When I say off centre I mean its closer to the soundboard than the back.
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My Ozark octave has a custom made tailpiece which is off centre. Ive borrowed an endpin reamer and added endpin jacks to every guitar in the house. Any suggestions on doing the same to the Octave?...

Sax is unusual but not unheard of in Irish music. Apparently ceili bands often had one.

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good view of this classical players pick grip. Certainly works for her

good point. I did lubricate the gears but will check the alignment also.

I have a McBrides MAM200 which seems to be the same as the Morgan Monroe MAM200 but with cheaper hardware and no binding. I went through Rob Meldrums setup procedure and am happy with everything...

it does work well on mandolin though I have to do a bit of relearning to get used to it. Might try it on guitar too

Ive been trying the Marshall method having played guitar for years using a pencil style grip. Do I 'Have to' use it on the guitar as well?

Been struggling to play that sort of chord/melody style that he does. might try GDAD on the OM. Also intrigued by the Ovation mentioned in your sig, Explorer. Any details?

comb binding if you can get it

Missing the point. Practice is an excuse to do something else.

yep. one of the best music related online docs i've ever used. And free too. Thanks Rob.