Some folks 2k purchase is probably harder to come by that money, than someone else's 10k purchase. Even at 2k I would want to hear and play the instrument. If it wasn't the sound I wasn't looking for...
Some folks 2k purchase is probably harder to come by that money, than someone else's 10k purchase. Even at 2k I would want to hear and play the instrument. If it wasn't the sound I wasn't looking for...
I, same as Pittsburgh Bill, have bought several instruments from the classifieds here with no problem and have not sent one back. A trial period is a must for buying something you can't play in...
I have purchased several mandolins and sold a hand full via the Cafe Classifieds. All had a 48 hour trial period with agreement that buyer pay return shipping. This has not been a problem and would...
I have been a reader of this forum since I started playing mandolin in 2007. Between then and now, I have never felt the need to post anything here. Instead, I have always been content to read what...
Yes, happy new year!
And what a project to boot.
May I sugest "Glen Rock" from the Tone Poets CD (which has the most awesome right hand downstrock and tripplet ideas):
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Merry Christmas friends!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v81LKkUOYj4
Hard to believe I’ve done this 16 years. The McClung for 14 years. A nice expensive hobby/business. I contemplated retiring from it, but the wife didn’t want bored. She was right. Thanks to all...
https://soundcloud.com/user-875085466/sweet-georgia-brown
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I picked up Mowry #122 from a cafe member a couple weeks ago and I’ve really fallen for it. The low end was good as soon as I received it and the trebles have come a long way as well, probably due to...
Paris Waltz Thanks for the Listen!:mandosmiley:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkzK7QDtbJM
I just use the speed control on YouTube. Handy and cheap for lazy and cheap folks like me.
I’ve mentioned in the past that I use and prefer the program called Transcribe! to slow down audio and video files, I like it a lot, I also use The Amazing Slowdowner on my iPhone in conjunction with...
For posterity:
While it is always best to plain an instrument before buying, Collings Mandolins are very consistent. The Collings MT (A style body) is another alternative to consider if you are buying online,...
If you are worried about the finish or bumping the tuner into the wood of the mandolin then just clip the tuner onto the mandolin as needed. No need to keep it on the instrument permanently. Store it...
My personal favorite tailpiece is the James for ease of changing strings. On my Gibson's, I'll use blue tape to keep the loop from slipping of the hook. Here is a tailpiece that came off of a...
Everybody's got their choice, but when it comes down to it, no dealer will turn down a Collings when you want to trade it for something else. I have seen more disappointed faces from owners of other...
The carpathian top MT2v's are probably my favorite.
I really hate to pile on, but wow:
https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/167899#167899
Garrison Keillor has posted a great tribute to Peter on his website. Lots of stories of the Prairie Home Companion days, video clips, and good photos of Peter. Check it out here: ...
Thought I'd share this great video. The fiddle playing is wonderful, but what is also striking is how Joe's rhythm playing really drives the tune...and his solo break is fantastic too
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Peter's mandolin playing was foundational for me when I was learning mandolin. His later soundtrack music for Ken Burns and others remains atop my listening/playing along list.
A fond...
I just now heard the news. I took mandolin lessons from him for seven and a half years before the stroke ended his playing. He was my teacher, my mentor, and my friend. We saw eye-to-eye...
A used A style is the place to look.
Yup it's that simple and you may be over thinking it. Just be careful not to slip and gouge with the screwdriver. I take mine off and put it back on occasionally.