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I've never seen a Weber F style octave outfitted with a pickguard. Any recommendations for which kind to use? Full size, abbreviated?

Great input from everyone. Bottom line, get the right mandolin with the right binding the first time. Thank you for the info!

Is it possible to add binding to a mandolin that didn't originally have binding (e.g. Weber Gallatin)? How much would a luthier charge for this?

Second option, how much would a luthier charge to...

I received a custom ordered mandolin today. My luthier has been working this one for nearly half a year. This specific model has a satin finish.

What are qualities of a "quality" satin/matte...

Does anyone have any pictures of a tarnished silver? I might actually enjoy the "aged" or tarnished look.

Does anyone have any good pictures of both the nickel and the silver James tailpieces? I have scoured the internet but I can't really find any pictures that compare how differently the two look.

Very nice! That's a nice instrument, thanks!

I'm really partial to the Gibson F-9. I don't like flash and flair with my instruments. Are there any other makes/models known for a minimal style like the Gibson F-9? Satin finish, no fretboard...

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Tenor guitars are normally tuned CGDA and are said to typically have a 23" scale. Does this mean that for a tenor guitar be tuned GDAE, the scale length should theoretically be longer? The low G is...

The builder I'm working with says that for an 8-string fixed bridge instrument, he feeds 4 of the strings through the pin holes and the other 4 through the back of the bridge. He mentioned some...

What are the advantages/disadvantages for using a 6-pin bridge to support 12 strings on a guitar (or a 4-pin bridge to support 8 strings)? I am talking to a luthier about an instrument right now who...

From what I am discovering, there essentially is no difference. Tenor guitars were designed to supplement tenor banjos, so most were tuned CGDA, but this is essentially just a guitar-shaped...

I've been looking around for a mandolin-family replacement for my acoustic guitar and I believe I have decided that an 8-string tenor guitar is exactly what I am looking for. Rather than beating the...

As I continue considering replacing the guitar with an octave mandolin, I've noticed that most GOMs built by independent luthiers are archtop/f-holes, occasionally carved tops with oval holes. I have...

I am a new owner of a Mann OEM-8 octave electric mandolin. This instrument is my first foray into both the electric scene as well as the CBOM scene. The first thing I immediately noticed is the very...

I'm also looking for black/ebony knobs for some Grover 309's. Any ideas if these work?

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Knobs/Tuner_knobs/Vintage-style_Replacement_Tuner_Knobs.html

Just a rather general question...are the Loar-inspired F-style mandolins specifically designed for bluegrass sound? I've been playing for over a year now with a Kentucky A-style; I have found that I...

Good thread. I am also interested in finding a pickup so I can start playing on stage. I plan on having three acoustics (mandolin, octave, mandocello) that I would want to be able to swap an external...

Do those Gibson F-5 style extensions even serve a purpose? I much prefer the shorter, truncated fingerboards found on Webers/F-9's, etc.

I was watching this fantastic video lesson...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdKGCM9PMUU

...and Mark demonstrated that while performing the 5 Major chord form (example 1344), he uses his pinky...

Great information from everyone! I was curious if the OM could be used as a "mandolinist' guitar", it appears that it most definitely can! Now I just need to go out and find one! Mandobart, who made...

Is the octave mandolin well suited for acoustic accompaniment? Does anyone here frequently use their OM for that purpose (for playing modern acoustic rock and folk)?

I love the guitar, and...

I recently bought a set of Herco thumbpicks, which are standard triangular shape but wrap around your thumb/finger.
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Very cool! Thanks for the information.