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From nofrets on 9/14/2013 9:51:43 PM

Hi All,

Newbie to the group here. I recently started playing my TB a bit. Took it to our Irish session, and it was hard to hear. It's an unmarked, 17-fret, pie plate TB that has a wonderful feel and action. It's just too quiet.

I have Octave Mandolin strings on it, which I love when I play at home. Would their be an increase in volume if I went with some other strings? I tightened the head slightly, which seemed to make it a little brighter, but being a newbie, I don't want to get too carried away with that adjustment.

All ideas and thoughts are welcome. Thanks!

Larry

4 Comments
	RJWMitchell says: 9/14/2013 10:11:48 PM Get it set up properly. The head probably needs tensioning and u might consider changing the strings, bridge and neck angle. I spend 3 or 4 days tinkering with all this when setting up mine. You should be able to be heard over a bank of violins.
	crazyace says: 1/6/2015 9:43:19 AM Heavy strings will help. I use 13. 20. 30. and 40. guage strings tuned to GDAE. Also a stiffer plectrum.
	joemac says: 3/18/2015 11:43:54 AM Crazy ace has it right, nice heavy string set and a good plectrum.
	arturo7 says: 6/28/2015 5:43:22 PM Take it to a pro for a set up.
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