I have a Fishman Artist amp that has built-in chorus, flange, delay and reverb. They sound pretty good, but I use them sparingly. I’m not into pedal...
No, but they sell better. I’m not a builder, so this is just my opinion. Buyers want mandolins that look pretty. If they sound good, that’s a bonus....
I’ll be darned, that really is Lowell George! I had no idea. I don’t recall that episode of F Troop. I can’t say I’m a fan of The Bedbugs, but I’m a...
I started playing guitar at age 14 when a friend of my father let me play his Gibson Hummingbird. He taught me some chords and gave me his Fender Mustang. It was all uphill from there. My first band was a country rock outfit, then I played bass in new wave, rock and blues bands. Then I discovered mandolin ten years ago. I support my MAS habit by working as a historian and exhibit developer for the MI History Museum. I love my family, music, hockey, boating, the great state of Michigan and the good ole USA.
Location:
Capitol of MI
Interests:
Blues, Alt Country, Roots music, BG, Folk, mandolins, ice hockey, sailing, golf, history