Wayne, just take a hard maple "tooth pick " shaped piece of wood, glue it into the two upper holes. When it's dry, cut off excess, pare off the nubbin with a knife or chisel. Then re- drill the screw holes in the proper place. They won't be chowdered out and will hold like new. Lots of luthiers use that trick and it works well. Bob
@@waynesworldofmandolin3616 Wayne, what a shame to find your long awaited Chinese made tailpiece only allowed for 7 strings. I almost laughed, but then I realized that this type of thing is pretty typical of a lot of this junk we get. My old Flatiron A had 8 loop holders, but it was almost consistently cutting one of the E strings. I took a narrow piece of 600 or 800 sandpaper and "shoe shined" the under side of both of the hooks. Problem solved. I did it to the other hooks later. Cheers, my friend. Bob
Thx Peter. I wrote that tune one year at the Rudy Fest festival in Kentucky. Made a demo of it years ago and decided to use it. This series will feature a lot of original music.
I bought a tailpiece from I believe the same supplier recently. The one they sent had eight hooks, but it was for a left hand mandolin. All the hooks were reversed on the plate
@@waynesworldofmandolin3616 Thomastik Precision Mandolin Strings have a brighter sound than most flat wounds because they're designed like Violin Strings
@@RockStarOscarStern634 I can see that you’ve determined Thomastik strings to be your optimum choice. I don’t dispute that, but considering the price point , I was wondering your thoughts on how Pyramid flat wounds compare ?
I recently re-strung my KM-630. I'm glad that I checked RUclips prior to doing it otherwise I might have taken all the strings off at once (to condition the fretboard). But since these have a floating bridge, you have to be careful to note the position of the bridge in order to have proper intonation when you get the strings back on. Also taking all the strings off at once increases the chance that the bridge will lean forward when tensioning up the strings again. (Of course you have no choice since you are replacing the tailpiece and string anchors, but it is still important to measure the exact scale length, perhaps sand the feet of the bridge piece, check for leaning, etc.) There are a few tailpiece options that I have seen for mandolins and a big quality jump between "stamped" pieces and "cast" ones.
Yep. On a regular string change I do it one string at a time from the bottom up. No need to let all the tension off of the instrument and then have to reset the bridge. I have a video here on the channel that covers setting the bridge for best intonation that you might find interesting......
Thx for asking about part three Bill. I plan to get back into this playlist when 3TO slows down for the winter. I think this might be a good little mando when all is said and done.
I put a couple allen tail pieces on mandolins. Unfortunately one mandolin involved a plug and re drill entirely. It turned out fine and still holds per the mandolin's new owner. Allen is good stuff.
Those are really great quality. Mandolins in this price range are plagued by poor tuners, bridges and of course this tailpiece issue that happens frequently. Glad this one is replaced. Stay tuned for "Fitting the Bridge to the Top"......
1:15 “Even though it’s Mandolin on a Budget we’re going to insist on having 8 strings on this thing.” Love it! 😂
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Wayne, just take a hard maple "tooth pick " shaped piece of wood, glue it into the two upper holes. When it's dry, cut off excess, pare off the nubbin with a knife or chisel. Then re- drill the screw holes in the proper place. They won't be chowdered out and will hold like new. Lots of luthiers use that trick and it works well. Bob
Thx for that tip Robert! I'm hopin what I did works but if it gives trouble this will be plan B. I gotta find time to get back on this project....
@@waynesworldofmandolin3616 Wayne, what a shame to find your long awaited Chinese made tailpiece only allowed for 7 strings. I almost laughed, but then I realized that this type of thing is pretty typical of a lot of this junk we get. My old Flatiron A had 8 loop holders, but it was almost consistently cutting one of the E strings. I took a narrow piece of 600 or 800 sandpaper and "shoe shined" the under side of both of the hooks. Problem solved. I did it to the other hooks later. Cheers, my friend. Bob
That's the BEST string removal music ever!!!!!!!
Thx Peter. I wrote that tune one year at the Rudy Fest festival in Kentucky. Made a demo of it years ago and decided to use it. This series will feature a lot of original music.
I bought a tailpiece from I believe the same supplier recently. The one they sent had eight hooks, but it was for a left hand mandolin. All the hooks were reversed on the plate
I never even thought of a left-hand tailpiece......
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I use Thomastik Precision Mandolin Strings cause the Flatwound design will save the frets from scratches
I use flatwounds on my electric bass but definitely prefer the brighter sound of round wounds on mandolin. They definitely do increase fret life....
@@waynesworldofmandolin3616 An Allen Terminator Tailpiece will allow you to use both loop and ball end strings.
@@waynesworldofmandolin3616 Thomastik Precision Mandolin Strings have a brighter sound than most flat wounds because they're designed like Violin Strings
@@RockStarOscarStern634
I can see that you’ve determined Thomastik strings to be your optimum choice. I don’t dispute that, but considering the price point , I was wondering your thoughts on how Pyramid flat wounds compare ?
@@banjomark9900 The Thomastik strings actually have a Wound 2nd String which improves the intonation
I recently re-strung my KM-630. I'm glad that I checked RUclips prior to doing it otherwise I might have taken all the strings off at once (to condition the fretboard). But since these have a floating bridge, you have to be careful to note the position of the bridge in order to have proper intonation when you get the strings back on. Also taking all the strings off at once increases the chance that the bridge will lean forward when tensioning up the strings again. (Of course you have no choice since you are replacing the tailpiece and string anchors, but it is still important to measure the exact scale length, perhaps sand the feet of the bridge piece, check for leaning, etc.) There are a few tailpiece options that I have seen for mandolins and a big quality jump between "stamped" pieces and "cast" ones.
Yep. On a regular string change I do it one string at a time from the bottom up. No need to let all the tension off of the instrument and then have to reset the bridge. I have a video here on the channel that covers setting the bridge for best intonation that you might find interesting......
I use a Terminator Tailpiece made by Allen so that I have better string clearance plus I can use both loop & ball end strings
Interesting. What are the ball end strings that you put on your mandolin?
A Pro Winder Cutter by D'addario would help w/ restringing it
Yep. I'm not sure why but I'll use those string winders on guitar but they always feel awkward to me when I change strings on mando....
@@waynesworldofmandolin3616 The Pro Winder Cutters have a smaller slot to fit the Mandolin machine heads
Hey Wayne, Did you ever make a part 3 video? I'm curious how it came out..thanks!
Thx for asking about part three Bill. I plan to get back into this playlist when 3TO slows down for the winter. I think this might be a good little mando when all is said and done.
I put a couple allen tail pieces on mandolins. Unfortunately one mandolin involved a plug and re drill entirely. It turned out fine and still holds per the mandolin's new owner. Allen is good stuff.
Those are really great quality. Mandolins in this price range are plagued by poor tuners, bridges and of course this tailpiece issue that happens frequently. Glad this one is replaced. Stay tuned for "Fitting the Bridge to the Top"......
Pretty mandolin. I didn't catch what you paid for it. Pressed top and back not carved or graduated so hopefully you got a really good deal.
Yep. It was a really good deal. 👍
You are a great confidence builder. In playing technique & repair. I agree on the string removal music. What is that tune & who is playing it?
Thats an original tune of mine Kevin. I recorded it basically so I could overdub electric bass on the track. I'm a closet bass player......
Great stuff!
Oops... who needs 8 strings anyway