Post by LesTele on Jan 12, 2020 16:00:32 GMT -5
I have owned my Mandobird electric mandolin for over 10 years. Intonation and playability are surprisingly good given the price.
It has never sounded good. The pickup was based on a P Bass unit. Finally I have ordered a replacement from a specialist electric mandolin dealer.
I hope that my soldering skills are up to it.
In the order confirmation email the seller stated - “For Mandobird upgrades, the foam "spring" will have to be removed and thinned a little before installing the replacement”.
I take it that there is a foam pad underneath the existing pickup that needs to be trimmed. What would be the best way to accomplish this? Attack with scissors? New blade in a box cutter? Craft knife with new blade?
Any assistance appreciated.
It has never sounded good. The pickup was based on a P Bass unit. Finally I have ordered a replacement from a specialist electric mandolin dealer.
I hope that my soldering skills are up to it.
In the order confirmation email the seller stated - “For Mandobird upgrades, the foam "spring" will have to be removed and thinned a little before installing the replacement”.
I take it that there is a foam pad underneath the existing pickup that needs to be trimmed. What would be the best way to accomplish this? Attack with scissors? New blade in a box cutter? Craft knife with new blade?
Any assistance appreciated.
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