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In my experience, it's very easy to swap parts and reconfigure mandolins. I don't fuss with changing or re-graduating top plates, necks, and such. It takes too long. I just keep the tailpieces,...

...and different mandolins with different strings etc etc etc. :)

Received my Fender "Tru-Shell" extra heavy (style 346) picks from Elderly today. They are the medium brown color and there are no apparent defects or sloppy manufacturing. I compared it to my CT55...

When people used to ask me (frequently) what "type" of music genres I liked, I always got a little dumbfounded. My standard answer today is, "Some uh this and some uh that." As one who writes songs...

When the sampler gets to me, I'll be adding the new Fender "Tru-Shell" pick. I ordered a few of the extra heavy in 346 style. I've got others to add, but just don't know which yet. :grin:

Not a mandolin, but the same principle..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXM757mMyz0

From Wikipedia: "A complex tone is any musical tone that is not sinusoidal, but is periodic, such that it...

I agree to case it. In my location, the humidity bounces up and down this time of year with afternoon thunderstorms and dry, hot sunny days. I also turn my AC on and off quite a bit. I know the...

Hi Keith. Playing every day for one month and noticing a big change in tone would make "me" suspect the strings if you are still using the same set. It has been said that many strings will have a...

Thanks Canuckle. I appreciate your input. I came away from the government website with pretty much the same understanding that you have articulated here - minus your experience and insights. It...

Hey Marty, I'm taking everything in like a sponge, but now I'm a bit confused. If I don't need to get a copyright approval, then what is the whole point of the government setting up this: ...

Love how some of these threads really get me to thinking. I've decided to dispense with usage of the term "high end" and start saying "high quality" from now on. To me, it's way more accurate and...

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Please add my name to the list. I'm sure I've got some picks I can toss in - just not sure which ones yet.

Nah. I've put it up for sale a couple times, but I either got low balled to the point of "silly," or the "vibe" just wasn't right, so I changed my mind and took it off the market. I'm in no hurry to...

I'd say something on this, but I'm thinking it would be a rules violation. I hear that being in Scott's Jail is worse than "Sing Sing."

I actually think it's an astute observation. I totally "get" this. I've come to appreciate what my Octave Mandolin "is". While I don't "humanize" my instruments, it is a fine instrument (in my...

I agree on consideration of an Octave Mandolin. There are side benefits as well. After just 7 months of practicing, I can now lift 195lbs and punch holes through car doors using only my little pinkie.

TWM: I got tired of tolerating a general "buzzing" issue on G-D-A strings. I bought the OM last year and just starting playing it right away - out of the box. For the longest time, I was blaming...

No...thank YOU! (we could do this all day):grin:

Seriously, I won't pass on a chance to thank you publicly Wayne. When I started out, I had sampled quite a few method type books. Your's was the...

I worked through the series. I have the "all in one" book. I liked them so much that the other method books I had purchased (besides the great Brad Laird pubs - thanks Brad!) went to the way side. ...

Unfortunately, most young, talented players cannot afford a 5k mandolin, so I'd rather give them a job.:grin:

Wanted to share something on this with you, but haven't gotten around to it until now.

When I was in grade school in New York, and unwittingly being groomed for the mobster life by some on the...

The saying goes “Beware the man with one gun, he knows how to use it.”

The fact that she said to you...



...tells me a lot right there. I'd wager you're in for a fantastic time with this person.