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Some of the "Sumi Era" Kentucky mandolins (Maruko shop) have serial numbers that begin with the year built (i.e. 84 xxx). Others of that era have serial numbers ending with year built. Some have...

I don't believe Skip Kelley was mentioned. Another frequent contributor.

My wife bought me my first mandolin thinking I might want to try to learn how to play it.
More than a decade later I'm still trying and she still hasn't divorced me. I think that qualifies.

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No... Bernie's right. The whole thing is subjective. The first question asked in the OP is: Does the mandolin have a “flagship” song?
Literally calls for a 'yes-or-no' answer, but obviously any...

Doyle Lawson (the guy who follows Ronnie McCoury).

Here's a nice laid-back version for you:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCKx-dYSAEM

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Maybe there's more to your technique than you're letting on...

I'm not a doctor (don't even play one on TV) and I don't know what that irritated spot is exactly. My only observation/advice is that thumb placement on your fretting hand is (should be) different on...

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Oops... Wrong thread.

"Why is bluegrass always played so fast, and does anybody really still enjoy it once it hits groundbreaking speeds?"

Y'ever think it just might be fun for them what can do it?

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That's a video that I'd like to see too.

I've done both ways described in this thread many times. The locking method never slips...period. But taking the strings off is a pain (literally).
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Gumby's alter ego.

The 'Darlings' were actually the 'Dillards' and they helped introduce the (uninitiated) world to the Bluegrass sound through that show. As I understand it, the mandolin you see is not always the...

...and actually played in 'Waltz' time.

I see it has been fitted with the industrial harmonic depressor.

Bummer... Roll on Charley. RIP

Why not just ask this guy? He ought to know.

https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/164092#164092

This may be the one in question.?.


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

I noticed that was not the same mandolin in the video (because of the grain pattern on the back) too Hendrik.
Not saying there is any deliberate deception but I don't see much point in showing off...

Yeah, I think that little intro video Zach posted about covers it. Just learn that in G (the key it starts out). You've got G, Em, C and D chords to work with in that key.
It moves into the key of...

A nice AJ song IMO and a subtle spotlight for the mandolin. I'll bet if you've already had some success "picking it out by ear" if you stick with it, you'll get it all.

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Sent a PM a few months ago to to ask the same. Never heard back. Also hoping all is well.