Re: Metallic String Buzz
Try taking the strings off or making them really loose then try lifting the leading edge of your James tailpiece a little to increase the string pressure against the rubber grommets that dampen the strings. I bought a mandolin once that had a James on it already. The hinged cover wouldn't snap closed completely as the angle needed to be adjusted. The proper way to adjust it would be to take it off of the mandolin and either clamp one side and gently bend the other side (one direction or the other). Instructions are included with the purchase of a new tailpiece or can be obtained from the maker. I have two James tailpieces on two of my mandolins. I think they're the best.
Old Hometown, Cabin Fever String Band
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