Re: Killing my mandolins sound...
I'm just recovering from a severely pulled muscle in my left side. For a few days i was wandering around in my PJ's & dressing gown,even when practicing. I can tell you one thing for certain,the sleeve of a thick,fluffy dressing gown touching the top of a mandolin kills it stone dead !!!. I rolled my sleeve up & all was well - so,could your clothing be causing a problem ?. The only thing that should really touch the top,is the bridge. I like armrests for that purpose,but having had a slight accident with one in the past, which very slightly damaged the mandolin,i won't fit one - but they are a good idea.
Also,holding the mandolin at 45 deg to your body helps,as it doesn't dampen any vibrations from the back of the mandolin,
Ivan
Weber F-5 'Fern'.
Lebeda F-5 "Special".
Stelling Bellflower BANJO
Tokai - 'Tele-alike'.
Ellis DeLuxe "A" style.
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