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    Default Re: Just so excited!!!

    Typo... knobs. It is now corrected
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    Well, we didn't wait. He threw a couple on it and this was my decision.
    Also, someone asked about the bridge choice. The OG Gibson tenor used the 6 string p90s and bridge, so I chose that set up.
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    2022 SRC Electric Octave Mandolin
    Crafter Acoustic/Electric Mandolin
    Surf City Octave Acoustic Mando
    Epiphone Les Paul Ukulele
    Epiphone 1924 Recording A Tenor Banjo
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    Default Re: Just so excited!!!

    I have the octave in my possession, I played on it through my 1969 Univox amp and really like it. I had no problem getting up to a B chord above the octave G. The scale will require a bit of adjustment with my hand position on a couple of chords. The only adjustments on the Mando that I will need to make is to lower the tunomatic. Just a touch.

    Was it worth the wait? Yep! Absofreakinglutely!
    19" scale, p90s, 500k pots, mahogany neck and body, spalted maple face.
    I am very, very happy!!!
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    2022 SRC Electric Octave Mandolin
    Crafter Acoustic/Electric Mandolin
    Surf City Octave Acoustic Mando
    Epiphone Les Paul Ukulele
    Epiphone 1924 Recording A Tenor Banjo
    Paramount 1929 Artcraft Tenor Banjo


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    Let’s hear it!! Looks fantastic.
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    Default Re: Just so excited!!!

    Glad your journey has led to you holding that mandolin!
    Looking forward to samples.
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    I tried loading a video of the initial sound check. No luck for this tech limited user.

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    Default Re: Just so excited!!!

    You can’t just upload a video but have to host it elsewhere. YouTube is the easiest. Then you can link or embed it here.
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    Sound check this morning was awesome! The clean channel has a creamy sound to it and my overdrives just scream!
    The pots are 500k and the pickups are actually Eastwood P90s.
    Scale length makes everything easy to reach.

    I am beyond happy! ��
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    These two are getting a workout these days...
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    Ah,m now I see why you wanted that color! You love the blues!
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    It has been so fun to follow your journey and I can see that it was well worth the wait. Stunning!!

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    Thank you. Last night was a real in depth look at pedal and puck up settings. Our lead guitarist uses the same pedal but with humbuckers and we did lots of comparisons. He was blown away by the sustain and the diversity of sound from the p90s.
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    Here we are, several weeks down the road and I am getting very comfortable with the scale length. I love this Octave!
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    That's awesome! I loved watching the progress & glad to hear it was a success!
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    I was running low budget hardware due to my budget, not the builder. I have been able to do some upgrades.
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    I had added some used black tuning pegs prior and just added the black bridge and tun-o-matic Saturday. I left the chrome mounting hardware for both as it compliments the p90s.

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    In use today... don't mind the short, fat, bald man...Click image for larger version. 

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    Default Re: Just so excited!!!

    My only complaint is that the G string is a touch floppy. Does a slightly smaller gauge create less floppyness?

    I love playing this thing! Sam Rodriguez Customs did a fantastic job.

    Oh, and just because, the Surf City is now blue...

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    Default Re: Just so excited!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by vwfye View Post
    My only complaint is that the G string is a touch floppy. Does a slightly smaller gauge create less floppyness?
    no, just the opposite. a heavier gauge will make it less floppy.
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    And that is why I ask! Thank you

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    Here is the recolor of the octave acoustic.Click image for larger version. 

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    Surf City Octave Acoustic Mando
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    Default Re: Just so excited!!!

    I use 54s on my 19" scale Manndolin. It's less of an issue with my acoustics though the 20" Weber needs a lighter touch to stay in tune.
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