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Why is there any question?
Buy what interests you, that encourages you.
Then get the next one that fascinates you.

Doen't think about it...
Just play, the path will be apparent

Billy

I love these two! Pure, pure and timeless.

Billy

More mandolins equal more fun!
Buy them, sell them, find the love of your life.
Lots to gain, little to loose.

Billy

I dunno...

I am home, calming down from a wonderful gig at a nearby bar/restaurant. My buddy and I were paid nicely by our Patron, and the lovely guests tipped us well in excess of $100.00 and,...

Personally I got used to and like the C shape. All but one of my mandolins has that type of neck.

But then I acquired a 1923 Gibson A2 that has the most amazing tone AND a hard V shaped neck. At...

Tom, another word if you please!

I too began with the guitar, self-taught early in high school. When I took up the mandolin several decades later I played it like the guitar, again with no lessons...

If you are like me, the mandolin has already woo'ed your heart so ignore the mental BS!

If you are financially well situated (as you said) my recommendation is to plan a scouting vacation and come...

Keep the right hand loose and free above the mandolin with the fingers loosely curled.
There is SO much flexibility when your hand is free to move about. Watch Chris Thile, Sierra Hull and so many...

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A new Perry Jones Mandolin stand!

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Your journey has only just begun, Grasshopper.

You are not "overthinking"!

You seem to have a quick ear so move on as quickly as you can afford to.

Amongst the asian instruments it will...

Frank was a man with an encyclopedic knowledge of guitars and such that surpassed experts and mere mortals. His luthier skills are likely unmatched by any other, alive or passed on. He was a guy with...

As different as night and day, these beauties stand proud in every gathering.
1923 Gibson A2 and 1993 Gilchrist Model three

I won some Stringjoys and they just arrived in the mail. I will report as soon as I install them in the next few days.

Billy

I love all my mandolins! In particular is the 1923 A2 that is a mind-blowing mandolin. There is not a trace of tubbiness with boundless volume and sustain. The 1&1/4 (1&13/16+) nut and the flat...

I'm not sure how to answer your question.
I use the 4 channel Bose ToneMatch and run the two S1 with line out from #1 to #2. Bose also makes an 8 channel TM or you could use a separate mixer.
I...

Good luck with your product!

I'll just add that no matter what brand the strings you use are they wear out from play time.

(Or corrosion if really left unattended!)

The more often the...

They are as essential to the mandolin/mandola as a pick is.

I have one for each instrument!

Billy

Regarding originals,

I say be proud of your compositions, your work and accomplishments and announce them accordingly. People like to know that they are hearing you, all you.

Billy

Another thing I remembered!
Once upon a time at a party I was chatting with Norton Buffalo and he told me what does is finds who in the audience is most attentive and plays to them. Pretty soon the...

I’d say make a Setlist with elbow room and stay flexible. +/- 14 tunes per hour.

And don’t leave out the stories, the stories are every bit a part of the music as any of it is. The stories will...

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I'd sell you my Fern except I couldn't live without it!

Billy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ptfVq0otF4

From memory lane with my buddies Jack Bowers and Steve Larkin, Trio Primo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjTBqE2Vbn0

Billy

Not mandolin but necessary...

https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=866573227816685

Billy