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I’ve finally finished the culling and reorganization of the two Mandolin Café Pick Samplers. Number one is on its way, practically next door to Jesse in the Bay Area, and number two is heading...

I spent some time in the Archive.org rabbit hole listening to some live recordings and found this Gem from Prescott Park in 2016. The source is from the soundboard and the sound quality and playing...

Wow, Dan, that’s like some *really* strong opinion, lol. I couldn’t disagree more.

But I do like Justin’s work a great deal. Also have a lot of respect for Marty Schwartz.

I disagree with your...

I like the concept of you putting the Flatiron logo back onto a Flaitiron Mandolin.

I think if you order one from the man who invented it, he will engrave it for you. http://www.axinc.net/James_Mandolin_Tailpiece_p/jtt.htm

I had a tough decision between the AD-10 and the Tonebone PZ Pre. Both get really high marks. In the end, I went for the tonebone. I realize it may not be my last preamp purchase, because it would...

Boss AD-10. I moved up from the Baggs Venue DI. Amazing gear.

https://www.boss.info/us/products/ad-10/

I used the radial yesterday for the first time and I am very pleased with the result. I ran a Bartlett fiddle mis into ch B and an Ithaca bridge into a wireless. The tuner send is fantastic as I...

They produce sound differently. The violin is bowed, and the soundpost couples the top and back, which gives greater volume as the bow produces continuous input. But a plucked violin is rather...

Curiosity got the human race to where it's at. Whether that's a good thing or not is up to debate maybe?

Mark, this doesn't directly answer your query, but my solution to amplifying acoustic instruments may interest you. I play squareneck dobro, mandolin and acoustic guitar, both in a band, and solo....

this is excellent


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFPa3Db9t8E

Maybe it’s time to lay off going into every thread that contains the word Northfield and questioning or pointing out where they are made and what tier they are in as you seem ignorant on the issue....

One more observation about Northfield before commenting and a few pics of Elderly Instruments. Of all of the NF mandolins I played I really fell in love with one of the Artist series models. But the...

Instead of going to the upcoming NAMM Show in 2024 decided to pay a visit to Northfield and Elderly Instruments. Northfield was yesterday and was a mind blowing experience getting to play all of...

I’d get the Gilchrist (?) tailpiece that NF sells that’s a drop-in fit. Nothing else, really. Ok, splurge on a nice strap…

I had one for about 2 years and it *needed* nothing. Always thought the...

Hello folks. It's been a while since I posted on Mandolin Cafe but I thought some of you would enjoy some of the free resources that I am sharing over on YouTube and my Patreon.

First video in my...

Foreshadowing of the next featured tune in my Mandolin Blues Lick of the Day series to begin airing 10/12


https://youtu.be/qNw2CrBDK54

Hey All,

My music teacher and I developed an Irish trad tunebook that we're putting out here for all to use. I know there’s already a few out there, but this one’s ours! It contains tabs and...

Pick Sampler 2 has landed in Colorado! Thanks, Kevin! And a big thanks to everyone (special shout out to Mark, of course, and other members who've shouldered this logistical challenge historically),...

Since you all like this arrangement (which was first recorded on YouTube in 2006), here is tablature for both mandolin and guitar:
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CDs are up, thanks for the interest!
https://noahfishman.bandcamp.com/album/safe-harbor

Happy listening,
Baron

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Baron Collins-Hill (of Mandolessons.com) and Noah Fishman recently released a new album of mandolin (and mandolin family) duets. I hadn’t seen any posts on this yet, so I wanted to spread...

https://youtu.be/clp_LQIDVlQ

I had exactly this issue with a D-35, on both the top and back binding. It was under warranty, so Martin covered it with one of their authorized repair people. Unfortunately, the guy did less than a...