Hi! I'm a high school junior living in a little town on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. I've played violin (classically) for 2 years and recently started playing more fiddle tunes thanks to a friend of mine. I've really been enjoying it so I've been saving my money from work for a mandolin. It happens that my parents surprised me with an Ivory Ibanez M510E A style mandolin. While I know its not top of the line, I'm excited to learn the mandolin but I have a few questions.
Upon further inspection I noticed nicks and rust on the strings that my parents were unaware about. I ordered 80/20 Elixir medium phosphor bronze strings (I've been told they won't work with my pickup but will have better acoustic?)
Being experienced with violin I know the bridge must match the top and I've sanded my own violin bridges. Should mandolin bridges be fit? The one on currently I can see light through (which is bad for a violin).
I've heard several opinions on oiling fret boards?
I don't know anyone who can work on my instrument local so I just plan on doing it myself. (Yes I know a professional should do it) Does anyone have any suggestions on the earlier questions? Thanks.
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