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Post by nkforster on Nov 8, 2020 21:52:00 GMT
Most of the mandolins I make these days are my Celtic F model - it's been really popular, but I still get to make these little monsters every now and again - my A Model. They're really great - again more of a "Celtic" sound than an American sound, but with a little more "woodiness" in the bass than my Celtic mandolins. This one is heading off to Dubai in a day or two. Nigel www.nkforsterguitars.com
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leoroberts
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My main instrument is: probably needing new strings
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Post by leoroberts on Nov 9, 2020 9:58:03 GMT
That's a lovely looking thing, there, nkforster
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Post by skyetripper on Nov 9, 2020 10:58:55 GMT
Very bonny indeed
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Post by Matt Milton on Nov 10, 2020 14:27:56 GMT
Yes, very nice - a lovely looking instrument. I was wondering if you could help me with a manolin-related problem. What string height do you generally aim for on a mandolin (at the 12th fret, say)? I have a cheap resonator mandolin and I find the action unplayably high beyond the 5th fret but I've no idea if I just need to toughen up a bit; maybe I'm just a wimpy guitarist.
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Post by nkforster on Nov 11, 2020 10:12:54 GMT
Yes, very nice - a lovely looking instrument. I was wondering if you could help me with a manolin-related problem. What string height do you generally aim for on a mandolin (at the 12th fret, say)? I have a cheap resonator mandolin and I find the action unplayably high beyond the 5th fret but I've no idea if I just need to toughen up a bit; maybe I'm just a wimpy guitarist. Sounds to me like you need to take your mandolin for a set up when possible . Nigel www.nkforsterguitars.com
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Post by Matt Milton on Nov 11, 2020 10:40:52 GMT
String height on my cheap resonator mando is around 3.5/4mm at the 12th fret, which I suspect is probably quite high? There is a mandolin specialist within cycling distance to me, so I will take it in when I have the chance.
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Post by Onechordtrick on Nov 11, 2020 11:00:02 GMT
String height on my cheap resonator mando is around 3.5/4mm at the 12th fret, which I suspect is probably quite high? There is a mandolin specialist within cycling distance to me, so I will take it in when I have the chance. That does sound quite high. What sort of bridge do you have? If it’s adjustable (with thumbwheels) it’s easy to lower it yourself. If it’s a fixed one then it’s out with the sandpaper. But before you do anything what’s the relief like on the neck?
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
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My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Nov 12, 2020 15:44:52 GMT
String height on my cheap resonator mando is around 3.5/4mm at the 12th fret, which I suspect is probably quite high? There is a mandolin specialist within cycling distance to me, so I will take it in when I have the chance. Measuring from the top of 12th fret to the underside of the string, I aim for just a tad over 1mm on the treble side and a tad under 1.5mm on the bass side. Cheers Gary
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