It’s taken me sometime to realize Mandolins are strange and wonderful instruments that requires a skilled professional to make them their best. I sent a Mandolin to Steve at Cumberland Acoustic’s for a Cumberland Bridge, fit and setup. I received my Mandolin back in less than one week and wow it has a richer tone and plays great. I am really happy with it.
It makes me wonder how many folks end up selling by not being satisfied when all they really need is a new Bridge or Nut? Don’t get me wrong not all Mandolins can be made to sound and play great, but I have sold some Mandolins in the past that I wished I had kept and tired a different setup. For some reason I kept thinking if a Mandolin was new or expensive and made by a company like Gibson or Weber it shouldn’t require such things, I guess the longer you play the more you learn. I admire those who can do their own setup, but I think I’ll leave it to Cumberland Acoustic’s as I typically do more damage than good.
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