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#16

MATE, really? Nice job, looks great. I may have to hit you up for some custom work.

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#17

Lol :+1:

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#18

So finally decided to Scoop the fretboard on the Ozark :+1:

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#19

Nice job Lee. Did you pull the frets then use a router?

Seems much slower than my suggested chain saw approach :slight_smile:

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#20

@Mike_R

Yes pal i heated up the frets with a soldering iron and removed before taking the router and scooping out the wood

i used a Dremel and a 3mm router bit and you need to be careful as the base of the router just about covers the gap between the two pieces of wood

Cheers

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#21

Hey y’all, I’m pretty new to playing the mandolin. Started in October, and only recently found this website, and enjoying it.

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#22

Honored to have you, @coltmiller!

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#23

I’ve been wondering if its better to plant your pinky finger or not when playing. But I haven’t found any videos on that topic. Any advice?

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#24

I have finally landed on the opinion that it differs for different folks, depending on what causes the least amount of tension in your playing. Check out my pick hand foundations course where we talk about it: https://banjobenclark.com/courses/pick-hand-foundations

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#25

Ok thanks, I’ll look into that one.:+1:

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#26

Welcome to the forum Richard :slight_smile:

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#27

Welcome @coltmiller great to see you here now get posting some videos so we can see where you’re at :+1:

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#28

Thanks y’all. I’ve been working on Down to The River and salt creek.
Lots of fun😊

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#29

if you play for about an hour everyday, how often do you think you would need new strings?

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#30

It’s different for everyone.

Depends somewhat on how clean you keep the strings and your hands, how acidic excretions of your hands are, whether (humidity), and salt content in atmosphere, among other things.

When they get corroded, won’t note true, lack normal sustain, etc. it’s time to change them.

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#31

I like mandolin strings more broken in than guitar strings. I change them much less frequently., basically when the intonation starts to suffer. On the other hand, if you like that bright, new string sound, you might want to change them pretty often (like a couple weeks).

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#32

k, thanks. good to know.

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#33

Hey, has anyone ever tried playing with a broken wrist?
I broke mine a couple of weeks ago, and it’s not easy with a cast in the way, but the Doc. said I could try.
I can still play a little bit, but it sure is difficult!

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#34

I haven’t and hope I don’t have to try! Heal up soon!

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#35

Man, that’s dedication! Get well ASAP!