I think the XS are a lot better than the Exp74CM, which was my go to before the XS.
The XS sound better to me, and they last a really really long time. Like four times as long.
Good stuff.
I think the XS are a lot better than the Exp74CM, which was my go to before the XS.
The XS sound better to me, and they last a really really long time. Like four times as long.
Good stuff.
Im not a big pick guard fan and don't use them, BUT I have to say that is a really cool design.
It looks really good on that mandolin, and blends in very nicely.
Kinda sharp.
I saw him play solo in a small theater in Santa Barbara, and was surprised what one guy and a microphone can do with that little instrument.
He played a wide range of stuff, from Classical to...
I will guess Dunlop Primetone Semi-Round.
Looks like it.
Shape and bevel is right, and the circle for the logo makes sense.
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It isn’t for me.
Not passing judgement on their musicianship or on the music, I just don’t enjoy listening to it.
I’m not usually fond of discordant experimental stuff, regardless of genre.
It...
I came to mandolin from guitar.
Some people tell guitarists to think of the mandolin as the bottom four strings of a guitar turned upside down.
Dont do this... It is a bad way to think about it. ...
Jaco is one of my favorite musicians of all time.
Apart from his amazing solo albums and Weather Report, his work with Joni Mitchell is some of his most unique and lovely playing.
The way his...
It is mainly due to to the fact that he is a really great mandolinist playing on a super great mandolin.
On your end, your picking is a tad timid.
I think you might only be plucking one of the...
It is a super adventurous, interesting, and cool design.
However, surely the scroll shapes taking up huge real estate in the meat of the tone producing area of the mandolin will hamper tone.
Your...
I have an Allen on one mandolin and a James on the other.
The James is superior to me.
The Allen is a nice tailpiece, and works just fine.
My issue with it is that you have to use a capo to...
McClung armrests rock!!
I have them on both mandolins.
Tried other kinds, but the McClung is the best shape.
Low, smooth, and wide.
Excellent all 'round.
Here are my two.
Love the dark one...
When I started playing mandolin, I had good luck with courses from the following sources.
www.artistworks.com
Mike Marshall is an excellent teacher, and the courses here are very useful.
...
It is a beautiful mandolin.
I love the headstock, the subtle treble side points, and the tailpiece.
It seems to sound pretty good too, which is most important. ...
Having said that, if it is cheap enough, why not buy it.
I have had plenty of crappy instruments that sounded cool.
My favorite was a pawn shop Silvertone electric with lipstick pickups.
It...
Yup, it is an indian company.
They sell a lot of cheap questionable gear.
https://givson.com
Im not sure I would use McCabes for mandolin setup.
They are more Guitar centric.
Im sure they would be able to do it, but there are others with more experience with mandolins.
I have used...
I remember back in the 1980s going on a clandestine mission to get an illegal jazz fake book in Boston.
You had to go to a certain music store, put the money down, say something cryptic, and they...
I would have a strap button installed.
I cant stand having a strap attached to the headstock.
On my Engelmann topped 5bar, the ProPlec pick was too dull sounding.
I prefer the BlueChip CT55 or the Wegen TF-140.
Both are great.
I tried D'addario EXP74CMs, which were pretty great, but...
If I am playing a lot I will change strings every two weeks.
Generally I change them when the strings lose their tone, or the trebles start sounding weird or have tuning issues.
I change guitar...
Congratulations.
Glad that transaction turned out great for you.
Yes, the Northfield necks are so comfortable and easy to play.
I agree about the James tailpiece too.
I want one on any future...
I have experienced something similar with instruments.
If it isn't the instrument you really want, you will think about that every time you play it.
It will not become the instrument you really...
Yes, and I advise you to get a McClung.
https://hillcountrystringworks.com/armrest5.html
I love Northfield mandolins, but I have had an armrest like the one they offer, and they are nowhere near...
Personally, I would put Mediums on, as they give a better tone than lights on an F5, but that is just my preference.
Seeing as the strings are already 3 months old, I would suggest it is time to...
Good to know. Thanks.
I am used to BlueChips, which seem bullet proof.