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    4 or 5 string tenor

    I'm resurrecting a 23" scale tenor project that has been on the shelf for awhile. I'm deliberating on making it a five string instead of a four. Anyone play a five? If so, what is the nut width and...
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    Re: Slotting fingerboards

    I use a .0236 two flute bit for slots and the final pass on the inlay. I use a 1.5mm bit to "clear" my inlay pockets. My feed rate is 25 IPM, depth of cut is .009 per pass, plunge is 15 IPM and rpm...
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    Re: Slotting fingerboards

    I sell fingerboards. I buy preslotted, radiused boards and inlay them on my cnc. I can't justify the cost and time to slot them on my own cnc unless I'm in a time crunch and/or have a unique scale...
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    Re: Single coil upgrade suggestions?

    I'd consider a Belmuse and have a new "loaded" pickguard made along with new pots and switches. I have been making pickups for my own instruments but a bit backlogged on work at the moment,...
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    Re: Buzzing amp

    There are two different "sounds" being discussed here. One is a buzz which is most likely a ground issue and the other is a hum which is a frequency reaction with the magnetic pickup. Typically, a...
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    Re: Buzzing amp

    Wow. Where to begin.... First thing I'd do is plug it in to a different amp to make sure its not amp oriented. If it plays clean through another amp then the instrument isn't the problem. If not...
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    Re: Newbie Builds an Electric Mandolin

    I use regular Titebond in the red bottle. Epoxy isn't necessary.
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    Re: Newbie Builds an Electric Mandolin

    I do a glued, set neck. My joints are 2"Lx1.5"Wx.75"D. I've never had a problem with gluing them in. Only reason I'd go with a bolt on necks is if you aren't confident in your neck angle and thin...
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    Re: Tenor ukulele tuned GDAE?

    Find an online string tension calculator and check the string tension on a standard mandolin for each string then increase the scale length on the calculator to 17" and mess with the gauges until you...
  10. Re: Does Gibson have a website for it's mandolins?

    Everytime I've been in to Carters the last couple years, there has been a sign that said room is closed for video shoot.
  11. Thread: Humbuckers

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    Re: Humbuckers

    If you want a stacked humbucker sound from a paired humbucker then wire it out of phase. Thats a tongue in cheek comment but stacked seem to be much more muted.
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    Re: Buying directly from a luthier

    I'd ask if there is a warranty and what it does and doesn't include. I'd try and get it in writing. I'd also ask if there were an approval period and what the terms of return would be. Get a...
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    Re: 5-string mandolin for beginner?

    The issue with string tension on a standard scale 5 string mandolin is that its hard to get a good balance across the strings. My experience has been that there is no middle range but only extremes,...
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    Re: 5-string mandolin for beginner?

    80% of what I build are 14.5" scale five strings. Honestly, I don't recommend a five string as a first instrument unless you are a real competent musician and/or have been playing four strings for...
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    Re: 5-string mandolin for beginner?

    Reach out to John L. Smith. He'd be my first choice in that price range. I'd also recommend Belmuse. He's higher than your budget but less then a Mann. I'd also recommend the Kentucky five strings...
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    Re: Crushed stone for headstock inlay?

    I have some scrap MOP that you can have if you want to crush it yourself. Its the scrap from cutting inlay on my cnc.
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    Re: Mando Strat Case/gig bag ideas

    Access Rectangle Hardshell Case
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    Re: Mohawk lacquer

    I've had this happen several times with several different cans of lacquer from Mohawk. I had contributed it to the shellac that I used as a sealer not properly drying. I think my shellac was past...
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    Re: Newbie Builds an Electric Mandolin

    It doesn't really matter. I've done it before and after. Its more a function of what tools you have to fret with and if you feel comfortable carving a neck after having fretted it. In regards to...
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    Re: Rick Turner has passed into Eternity

    Rick and I butted heads on a number of occasions and I'm a better builder for it.
  21. Re: Getting A-E strings volume balanced on 8 string solid?

    When you mentioned an effects pedal, I figured a pickup would be less than the cost of a pedal.
  22. Re: Getting A-E strings volume balanced on 8 string solid?

    Why not buy a pickup with individual pole pieces?
  23. Re: J.L. Smith Mandolins: Yes! I'm still building some Emandos.

    Beautiful as usual. Glad to see you are still at it.
  24. Re: Pickup replacement options now that Almuse has retired?

    Pete and I developed a working relationship many years ago when his pickup business was in its infancy and he was gracious enough to provide me with the necessary info and tooling to wind pickups...
  25. Re: Replacement humbucker pickup for Eastman El Rey Lollar

    I worked with Eastwood many years ago on a new bridge design, it wasn't a very positive experience although I did get a free instrument out of the deal.
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