Got my mandolin set up

[LarryS]

I've had this thing since 2014, but it was problematic so was a wall hanger, till now. Had some Christmas money so I thought, what the hell, have a set up done, at least it will be playable! So I did and wow its like a new instrument!
£40 for the set up and I slipped him an extra fiver.
Mando ditty

 

[frets alot]

A good, professional set up can make a world of difference.
Keep strummin'!

 

[rustydusty]

I had my “Irish bouzouki” (an oversized mandolin) set up by a local luthier, and it’s so much easier to play now.
Sounds great too…

 

[Oldscruggsfan]

My son’s Eastman mandolin has needed pro set-up ever since he bought it but he inherited stubbornness from his mom and refuses to spend the money.

Echoing your experience, yesterday I finished filing down Yowling Tom’s nut slots per the “gift card test” in Matt Stead’s uke setup video. I’m astounded by how much more comfortable the fingerboard is as a result of that one seemingly inconsequential change.

 

[a green field]

My first mandolin was basically unplayable and I wasn't sure if it was inherent to playing mandolin to be as unhappy as I was, but a setup made me actually enjoy it.

 

[LarryS]

My first mandolin was basically unplayable and I wasn't sure if it was inherent to playing mandolin to be as unhappy as I was, but a setup made me actually enjoy it.

That's what mine was like. Close to firewood

 

[warndt]

I am inspired to pull out my unplayed and undiscovered mandolin...THANKS!