"I used the following with good results on a 60s Harmony and a Blueridge BR40T (but they are pretty solidly built factory guitars - YMMV)"
I have a Blueridge tenor converted to pairs, I've been...
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"I used the following with good results on a 60s Harmony and a Blueridge BR40T (but they are pretty solidly built factory guitars - YMMV)"
I have a Blueridge tenor converted to pairs, I've been...
It is in fact a matter of cost. I'm not interested in bling, only tone. There's a Gallatin F model on Carter's website, says it's new @ $3,300 (not sure when it was built as I believe Weber hasn't...
Apologies in advance as I assume his has been beat to death but I can't seem to find any pertinent info. I am waffling between a Weber A Yellowstone and an F Galliatin. I always assumed that the...
Any thoughts on Crump vs. Jack Spira?
It would be...challenging...to stay below 100 pounds overall tension, at that point the slightest extra pressure pulls the strings out of tune. If Stringjoy's calculator is correct I think I can stay...
I own a Blue Ridge tenor guitar which I've now modified to doubled strings. I have a very light set of strings on, but would like to go as heavy as I can. I've no idea how much tension would be safe,...
Just acquired an Eastman mandola sight-unseen and the neck is a little more "U" shaped than expected based on their mandolin neck shape. Not unmanageable, but I'd prefer to enjoy it rather than live...
Very old thread but going to bump it. I too suffered from excessive pick click. Having tried everything from .7 - 3.0 mm, nylon to Tortex to acrylic, Wegen, Blue Chip, etc. Finally came to the...
A co-worker mentioned she had a couple of old mandolins in her closet, one belonged to her grandfather and the other belonged to her husband's grandfather. Gal is in her 50's and both grandparents...