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Very good idea. I’ve tried a few things, but the leather string or rubber grommets is great. Love your tips!
Let me know when you have some of those in the store for sale. I have a new Eastman that came with the leather strip but I think these are more esthetically pleasing to look at. It such a pretty instrument that I took the leather off but you can hear the twang for sure. I’m not ready for prime time so I can deal with it for now. Thanks
I use a large O ring cut it and weave that I found it works better than the leather that I use to use
and also a solid tail end will help improve the sound as well
I had an older Kentucky from the Japan manufacturing company before they moved, and I did a solid tail end upgraded the nut to some nice hard ivory and I have to say it sounded as good almost as my Eastman 905 A style
I only got rid of it to help a friend out who wanted to learn mandolin and he still has it and reminds me how sweet it sounds with those few upgrades.
As always Sir a pure joy to watch & learn from your videos
Nice little bit of advice Jake, thanks. Will passes this idea onto my kids who are also Mando players.
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Chris Finlay
October 25, 2022
Very informative thanks