Re: MandoCasters: Solid Body vs Semi-Hollow
Originally Posted by
Shelby Eicher
The mandolin you have is a decent sounding instrument and should do what you bought it for(gigging). I was never a fan of the vintage Fenders. I played them a few times but they seemed small sounding. On the intonation issue with the C string. Yes the bridge is adjustable to set the intonation. The other factor you have to take into account is the string diameter. You may have to play with the gauges to get them to tune up. It can be done. Don't be afraid of putting a heavier string there. .050 - .052 - .053... It will tune up if you work with it.
Shelby
Hey!
Thanks for the tip re: string gauges. There's only so much play with the adjustable bridges. I've been a little frustrated so far. I've already sorted out the intonation on my MandoBird so I've been using that, but I do want to get into the lower register the Mandocaster opens up for me. Also, it has a stronger signal, though if I have to choose between good or loud, I know which I'll choose. (Not going with the "we ain't good, but we're loud" philosophy, espoused facetiously by Ron Thomason ... though sometimes ... )
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