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Had it done to my Summit F200. I really dislike the feel of poly finish on a neck, it feels sticky under my hands. The speed neck definitely made it smoother and more playable, feels more like a...

Hello MandoCafe friends,

Just wanted to share the news here that I recently put together an album of original compositions featuring the mandolin. Titled "Among White Clouds", I was inspired by...

I've had mine for a couple of years and like it a lot. I 100% recommend a good set up and switching from the stock strings to these:
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The first mandolin I ever played was my grandparents 1919 Gibson A-2, complete with 30 year old strings and original frets that were so flat it was almost unplayable. Without a frame of reference I...

You could check out "Essentials for Strings" by Gerald Anderson. The first several pages are a series of increasingly complex rhythms in various time signatures. This is how I was taught when I was...

I was taught when I learned guitar that the smallest note value in the phrase, so 16th notes in this case, sets the "down up" pattern. This functionally turns your right hand into a subdividing...

Very nice! Congratulations!

Regarding amp and effects pedals-not sure what your budget is, but probably the easiest and most cost effective way to jump in on effects and upgrade your amp at the...

I second Chris Bowsman and Erin M's comments above. I was taught that whether you sit or stand your instrument should remain in the same position, so your technique does not change. For mandolin this...

I've been wrestling with the dynamics question a lot over the last couple of years as I've started playing in a mandolin orchestra in addition to solo at home. Here's just a few of my...

Fulltone OCD for drive most of the time
Outlaw Effects boost with bass and treble controls so I can sculpt it to the unique frequency range of emando
Donner Golden Tremolo
Earthquaker Devices...

Thank you to everyone who replied for your suggestions and comments! They were very helpful and interesting to read. The VIP package was well worth it and easily one of the coolest experiences of my...

Hello everyone,

Don't post on here much, but just got an Eastwood Mandocaster in the mail a couple weeks ago and thought I'd report in.

Here's the mando and rig I'm using at the moment (often...