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    Default My new to me Weber arrived.

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    Lou.
    Welcome to the weber family. That is one fine looking mandolin.

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    Default Re: My new to me Weber arrived.

    Sorry , Cell phone photos is the only way I can do this. I had to do the post through my phone ,

    The Weber really surprised me , So light. It has the oval tone . Amazing bottom. Lots of sustain. Feels really comfortable. It came with new J74s that are jangly. I may try some Silk and Bronze or EXP 74CMs.

    It is in amazing condition for an 8 year old mandolin. Just a couple of tiny nicks the you have to look for.
    Giving this another try.

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    What a beauty, congrats on that! You might try the Curt Mangan Bluegrass medium set for strings - I find them warmer than the J74's.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jill McAuley View Post
    What a beauty, congrats on that! You might try the Curt Mangan Bluegrass medium set for strings - I find them warmer than the J74's.
    I just ordered some, Thanks.
    Giving this another try.

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    Very, very nice! Congrats sir....

    I've got the J75 EXP's on the Bighorn, and it'll woof!
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    Happy NMD!!
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    Incredible Weber! Congrats!

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    Beautiful!
    Enjoy your new Weber and the great music you'll make together!
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    Default Re: My new to me Weber arrived.

    I looked at that one more than a couple times, if I had the spare coin it would be residing at my house a month ago. Weber ovals are sweet, love the tone, and I love the neck profiles. Burst on that one is very eye pleasing as well.

    yep, wish I had had the spare $

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    Quote Originally Posted by darylcrisp View Post
    I looked at that one more than a couple times, if I had the spare coin it would be residing at my house a month ago. Weber ovals are sweet, love the tone, and I love the neck profiles. Burst on that one is very eye pleasing as well.

    yep, wish I had had the spare $

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    Well, I just spent all my spare change for the next three years.


    Yes it's very comfortable and great tone. It's louder than I expected as well.
    Giving this another try.

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    Just perfect!!
    Hope you have many years of enjoyment with your new Weber
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    Sweeeeet . . . I am jealous.

    Enjoy!

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    The Bitterroot line from Weber is such a good mandolin. Mine is like yours in tone, but I have always kept the J74 on them, might have try out Curt Mangan Bluegrass medium and find out how they sound.
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    Nice find Lou! I’m sure you have sore fingers probably having played thaybaby......... for a long time yesterday. Seems there is a case of mass MAS here right now with all the cool mandolins popping up here. Enjoy!
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    Yay!
    I’m recently addicted to the silk n bronze GHS...after breaking in, they have no jangle.
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    Beautiful Weber Lou Money well spent! Enjoy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by MontanaMatt View Post
    Yay!
    I’m recently addicted to the silk n bronze GHS...after breaking in, they have no jangle.
    Used those for a long time, great string. Love the Weber you will get a lot of enjoyment from it I am sure.
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    Default Re: My new to me Weber arrived.

    Quote Originally Posted by mgap View Post
    The Bitterroot line from Weber is such a good mandolin. Mine is like yours in tone, but I have always kept the J74 on them, might have try out Curt Mangan Bluegrass medium and find out how they sound.
    Thanks mgap I some Curt Managan Fusion 11-40s . I know I like the EXP74CMs and I want to try the silk and bronze. I need something a little easier on the arthritis . No rush .


    Great signature!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Scott View Post
    Nice find Lou! I’m sure you have sore fingers probably having played thaybaby......... for a long time yesterday. Seems there is a case of mass MAS here right now with all the cool mandolins popping up here. Enjoy!
    Oh yeah. I'm sore but with a smile on my face. Yes lots of cool stuff in the classifieds . The Stiver is interesting but I'm broke and the plastic just melted.
    Giving this another try.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MontanaMatt View Post
    Yay!
    I’m recently addicted to the silk n bronze GHS...after breaking in, they have no jangle.
    They are on my list.
    Giving this another try.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lou Giordano View Post
    Thanks mgap I some Curt Managan Fusion 11-40s . I know I like the EXP74CMs and I want to try the silk and bronze. I need something a little easier on the arthritis . No rush .


    Great signature!
    Lou, while the silk and steel will be less tension the silk and bronze not so. If you are looking for help with hands an extremely low setup is what I use. It takes a lot of futzing tho if humidity rises the top does and I lower my bridge, if it dries out it buzzes and I raise my bridge. It's not a big deal and the mandolin play sooooo easy and the sound is still the sound of the heavier strings. The next thing will be lighter strings.
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    Congrats and enjoy Lou!
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    Quote Originally Posted by pops1 View Post
    Lou, while the silk and steel will be less tension the silk and bronze not so. If you are looking for help with hands an extremely low setup is what I use. It takes a lot of futzing tho if humidity rises the top does and I lower my bridge, if it dries out it buzzes and I raise my bridge. It's not a big deal and the mandolin play sooooo easy and the sound is still the sound of the heavier strings. The next thing will be lighter strings.
    Thanks pops1. I haven't bought them yet. I did buy a set of the Curt M and I have the EXP 74CM on my The Loar LM700 (don't tell any one about The Loar lol)I just put them on a few days ago. They feel nice but 15.00 . I will be working toward the silk and Steel . I am getting quite a collection of strings.
    Giving this another try.

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