My mandolin was getting plinky up high lately, so I took my strings off to check things out. Needed a truss rod adjustment, and it is surprising how much fret wear can develop if you play two or three hours a day. Also how much grime can build up. After a level and crown, all is well.
It took playing some nice new mandolins to get my attention. Deterioration of tone sneaks up on you.
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