I play a Loar LM-590 mandolin. The gap in the bridge is too large, even with the included shims. Additionally, I tried the gap between the body and the bridge which is too small. Are there any other solutions? Is there an internal mounting option?

Date: 03.06.2024

In the rare case that the shims that come with the MP-2 are not enough to get a good fit, you might try some very thin sheets of Balsa wood, as that should be possible to get a hold of. As long as the material is wood and you cut it to match the other shims, the pickup should still operate as intended.

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I play a Loar LM-590 mandolin. The gap in the bridge is too large, even with the included shims. Additionally, I tried the gap between the body and the bridge which is too small. Are there any other solutions? Is there an internal mounting option?