Re: Attention Silverangel owners
Isn't it great when an instrument you already have displays nice unexpected characteristics?
I'm surprised there would be that much volume difference between the J74's and J75's. It will be interesting if you can tolerate the heavier strings long-term. As you know, some folks go lighter than 74's as they get older. It will also be interesting to see if your impression of volume bears out at your next jam.
I was worried about the heavier J75's when I got my new Silverangel last fall, but after a day or two I stopped noticing the difference. I was already halfway to J75's because I had been using EXP74CM strings on my Eastman MD315 and those strings have the heavy E and A strings.
Even with J75's, my SA just didn't have much volume and there were some issues with weak trebles. A couple of weeks ago, as a last ditch effort to get some use out of this mandolin, I put on a new Cumberland Acoustic bridge and the difference was astonishing to me. Like a whole different instrument. I do plan to try it at the next jam and see if the guys can hear it any better than the last time I tried it (they said my MD315 cut through a lot better).
Doug Brock
2018 Kimble 2 point (#259), Eastman MD315, Eastman MDA315, some guitars, banjos, and fiddles
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