Everyone at some point will need to know how to intonate their mandolin, but not every string change. My home build developed a common hump at the neck/body joint after a couple of years and I had to level the frets. There is such a fine line between perfect and buzzing. At least once a year, I do a thorough cleaning and have the bridge off. Pay attention that the bridge saddle contact point is right at the forward edge. It took me a while to realize I had a string buzzing because it wasn't.
The other thing guitar players need to know is your fingers need to arch more to clear the strings. You need to be more on your fingertips.
That and come in at an angle more like a violinist. Quite a lot of difference with the fretting hand. The picking hand just has to tighten up. Mandolin has improved my guitar picking.
A Charmed Life pick will make your highs stronger and fatter.
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