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[diptanshu]

great video/// nice playing 5*

[Mandolin1944]

Very fine video -- lots of stuff there the mandolin and player keep getting better and better!

[8strings]

Thanks a lot for your prompt response. I have to make a few decisions in a little while and I really value your feedback. I am at a stage were I think that 21 frets seems to be plenty (Or should I go for 24 frets?). The saved timber could reduce my own carbon foodprint. I am also not a 'destructive' player, when it comes to contacting any face of my mandolins. It beats me how some mandolins look the way they do. Thanks again.

[ktbriggs]

Thanks for the comments.

That was actually my daughter. I am in the habit of calling her buddy, for some reason or another. I think it's from being a teacher and using the term "buddy" so freely with my students.

[8strings]

Sorry, had to chop my comments into three sections, to conform with the character count restriction.

[ktbriggs]

No problem.

I might consider a scooped extension seomtime. It can be done to an existing mandolin without too much hassle. However, it is a financial consideration whether done when the mando is being made or afterwards.

My goal with my Fern was to keep it simple, only indulging in teh red spruce top and custom neck. Because of some bumps along the way, I ended up with a one-piece back and a pearl nut as well. I passed on an armrest, pickguard, and extra radius.

[8strings]

Did it ever have a pickguard (?), which I don't like myself and how do you manage to pick without hitting the long fretboard extension, so commonly done with these long extensions? If you had your choice again and considering that hardly anyone frets down there, would you go with a scooped or shorter fretboard? Thanks again, I often drop into your site for inspiration and entertainment.

[ktbriggs]

I never had a pickguard, but wouldn't mind one, I suppose. It don't play in such a way that I need one to protect that area of my mandolin. It would be for looks.

Regarding the extension... I had to get used to not having it scooped, since my last mandolin had a scooped extension. I find myself using the tip of the pick, but also moving down towards the bridge slightly when playing the treble strings. It's not an issue with the bass strings.

[8strings]

Your mandolin sounds better with every clip, most probably a combination of it maturing and you becoming so familiar with it.

[8strings]

Thanks a lot for this latest video. A great live feel about it, with you including your set-up and your son asking for some attention.