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I notice that some folks refer to their mandolins in the feminine gender.
The mandolin's origin is Italy which has its name as Mandolino, the masculine designation.

I wonder about these...

I'd be curious to know if it's just a rumor or if TOH actually did rebrand some imports. And if they did how'd they get Bruce to sign them.
I'm doubtful....

Billy

I am a Mandopolygamist and I love each one in my quiver. That's the only reason I have them.

I started out preferring the A style but after some years of devoted commitment I added the F style to...

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

Billy

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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,...

"Sounds like a mandolin to me..."
Was what my dear departed Aunt said in reply to my excitement over a new instrument.

Billy

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...

FWIW, I enjoy "window shopping" and seeing what is moving around.

Billy

Picks...
Shmikes !!

Your issue is with your body, your finger joints in particular.

For at least 15 years, and most likely 15-20, I have been taking this supplement which is an amazing formula...

IK, IK...
..Jus sayin'

Billy

I'm trying to buy a new hat with the discount and I'm having problems.

When I click the MC hat page then click 'add to cart' it opens a new window at paypal. Then I click check out and the screen...

Wonderful Bach!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2501585737/user/100063825365458/

We do differ on what we like and need from our mandolin,
BUT I love what you said about feeling the mandolin resonating against your body. It is a wonderful feeling!

Billy

ps, I have ToneGards...

How do I edit my "signature" here at the cafe ?

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...

I can't say what's right or wrong...

But you have the Bird in your hand!

If you love it do what you need to keep it. I'm guessing the vendors would MUCH rather keep product sold than all the...

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Proper Mandolins are built to tolerances that are most optimal to concert pitch.

I have observed notable drops in efficiency and tone with lowering the concert pitch.


Billy

Plus, they have children!

For sure!

I love anything Otis did, he owns license!

Jus sayin'..

I haven't followed this thread but the title brings to mind a similar conundrum...

For those of us that live here or nearby...we NEVER, (EVER), call San Francisco...

Jus' sayin''''

A mandolin has 8, (eight) strings,
(I know, it can be hard counting them all!!)
With the specific tuning of E,A,D,G.

These features are the most common and important to be...