I think it’s unfair to compare The Loars very lowest model (with laminate b/s, as you mentioned) to all solid wood mandolins. You should compare The Loar LM5xx, LM6xx, or LM7xx.
I think it’s unfair to compare The Loars very lowest model (with laminate b/s, as you mentioned) to all solid wood mandolins. You should compare The Loar LM5xx, LM6xx, or LM7xx.
A funny, fitting anecdote:
I only get invited to play Mandolin for service two times a year… Christmas and Easter.
Bass on the other hand…. Has brought me all around the State and filled my...
PM me your address. I'd like to send you a few picks that I just don't use a whole lot anymore.
You're best bet will be to try as many as you can :)
It may not be the most aesthetically pleasing but a small piece of leather laced through the strings in-between the bridge and tailpiece works for me.
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Here's my new one :)
Love it!
I use a Electro Harmonix Holy Grail max set low on the hall type. It gives me just a bit of 'depth' or 'wetness'.
This set up is used in a Praise band with electric guitars, bass, drums, keys, etc.
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The Jam Leader is tasked with, obviously, leading the Jam. This responsibility requires all kinds of different and difficult decisions, that will vary depending on the environment and...
I have two thoughts about the song:
1) As a relative newcomer and (bluegrass) outsider looking in, I love Wagon Wheel... it's familiar and easy to play :)
2) When the jam I'm attending has...
I'm guessing the thinking behind this is... "why build 25 $1000 dollar mandolins when I can build 1 $25,000 dollar mandolin?". Haha! :))
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I joined the Cafe in Nov. 2015 when I got back into playing Mandolin as something to keep me busy while at home after our 2nd daughter's birth in October of that year.... little did I...
Thank you! I was wondering if there was something like a check-in. I am only able to go one day, sadly and won't have a room to leave things. I'll probably have to have a small bag with odd and ends...
Being dyslexic this form of reading music really is impossible for me to use. I even have troubles with TAB cause I get confused on which string is above and below the one I’m currently on. But, as...
https://youtu.be/1TKa_8rsy7E?si=IZHlb0dZxumjMqCR
Fun little tune I made up for learning riffs in G. Enjoy :mandosmiley:
I'll be there Friday (and maybe Saturday)... I'll probably 1 or 2 (Weber F5 and Morris hybrid A4).
See you guys there!
I have an '82 1N. It's not the "Lloyd Loar" of anything. Loudness is only one attribute of an instrument and I wouldn't say that my 1N, or any others I've seen, are any louder than most every other...
Double congratulations!!! Those two look and sound awesome :)
A long time ago I "forever loaned" my Fender Mandolin to a good friend, who plays bluesy electric guitar. He uses JazzIII picks on everything out of comfort and used one on the Mandolin as well. It...
Welcome!
Happy picking:)
It was great meeting you as well! And what a fun jam you run there :)
For anyone else local to the Seattle area check this one out!
I'll be there on the 17th.
A couple scattered and quick thoughts on my first jam in a long while...
First off, this was a new jam for me and I didn't really know anyone or what tunes would be called. However, this wasn't an...
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Wonderful! Thanks for sharing:)
At first yes…. After years (decades for others), BC is not that expensive. I’ve spend more on Dunlop Tortex in less time then I’ve owned my BC. Those only last about 5 sessions for me before the tip...
It’s all up to player preference. I’m opposite from you as I like Large triangle (346) shapes for mandolin and smaller teardrop (351) shapes for guitar.