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Post subject: Fender Mandolin Starter Pack
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:07 am
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A while ago, I bought a Fender FM-100 acoustic mandolin pack, but really didn't play it for a few years. Recently, I decided to pick it up again, and noticed it was difficult to play. I started researching adjusting the action, when I came across a website with many mandolin makers/players, who insist that a mandolin, unlike many othe instruments, needs to be properly "set up" (ie bridge, nut adjustments) for proper playability, tone and action. (If anyone is thinking of buying a mandolin, please please please look into this). So, I started taking a close look at the istrument, and noticed the neck is slightly bowed backwards, and any notes played past the 7th fret either buzz, or play a note from a much higher fret. You can see in the pictures I've attached where there is a "buckle" or "ripple" in the finish where the neck attaches to the body, directly beneath the 12th fret. I posted these pictures, and the description on a website, and someone assured me that this is a factory defect, as if the string tension had bowed the neck, it would have done so in the opposite direction. I don't remember when I purchased the mandolin other than it was a few years ago, and want to know if it is covered by any type of warranty, and/or if Fender will address my defective instrument.
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Post subject: Re: Fender Mandolin Starter Pack
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 6:54 pm
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I like to play mine though an acoustic amp, it's pretty thin an tinny by its self...

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