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Good reports from Curt Roseman on his
bridges for mandolins and a mandola
(10-11-2005)
Hi Red
Ever since I made my first mandolin bridge based on your 6-hole design,
I have been besieged by folks asking me to make one for them.
I just give them a piece of maple and refer them to your site ... Hey,
why should I have all the fun!
...Although I'll never be a builder, your work has inspired me to learn
about more of the technical aspects of the mandolin
than I could ever have imagined.
(5-18-2006)
Red,
Since finding your web site about a year ago, I have made a number of
bridges of your design ... both for myself and friends.
The latest effort was for a 1913 H-2 mandola which I acquired about 2
weeks ago. The results are among the most dramatic
thus far.
The instrument came to me equipped a Loar type reproduction whose
saddle was correctly compensated. That's the only good
thing that I can say about it. The saddle had developed a split and the
pressure on the posts had caused the outer wings of the bearing
surface to bow up. Even after refitting, the sound was unbalanced ...
mediocre at best.
After the new bridge was installed, and allowed to "bed in" for a few
hours, the instrument is now tone-rich, well balanced, and projects
accordingly. As for sustain ... I can hit a chord, put it in the case,
close the case, and still hear it! Well, perhaps I'm exaggerating a
little.But just a little.
I'm constantly amazed that this least of all intrusive procedures has
such a profound effect on these instruments. In addition, it has given
me new-found appreciation and knowledge of the mandolin family.
Thanks again,
Curt Roseman
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