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I have 3 stands that I got through the Guitar Center. I love them.

One who tells you to put that durn fiddle away and stick to the mandolin.

Give Elixir Nano Web a look. I love them and they seem to last a long time. I use their medium gauge.

I've finally gotten Cherokee Shuffle half-assed, I mean half mastered.

You go Zach.

Use what's comfortable for your style of playing.............period.

Welcome to our wild, wacky world, Eric. Be prepared for some great advice, a lot of fun, some sore fingers and some frustration as you learn to master the mandolin.

I remain impressed at the expertise available from the membership of the Cafe. The willingness to help is so refreshing in these turbulent times. Thanks to our whole Cafe family.

Welcome to our wild, wacky world. Ain't it fun?

I guess all of us amateurs just want to play like Bill. I know I do but it is an elusive goal.

Wow...............

I'm stuck with a pair of needle nose plyers.

You go Allen.......

What a nice gift.

I've "collected" ones that I want to play. A 1993 Randy Wood F 5, a 1924 Gibson F 4, a 1920 Gibson A 3 and a 1916 Gibson A 4. I'm done..........I hope.

Now that was fun, thanks Scott.

Someone must have been on something when they put that together.

I got'em on my Calton and don't care what the next owner thinks.......I like 'em.

Try to play them prior to buying, it may result in one jumping out and speaking to you.

I agree with HonketyHank, you will want to move up when the MAS strikes, and believe me it strikes. Good luck and remember this is fun even though your fingers will hurt for a while and you'll get...

Same way you get to Carnegie Hall..........practice, practice, practice.

Best dlurn site on the entire web. Thanks Scott and all the contributors. Great job.

The width and depth of knowledge on the Cafe is simply impressive.

I've tried a bunch and Blue Chip is the closest I've found. Not the same but tolerable.

I've been a few times, basically 'cause he made me an F 5 in 1993. It cured my MAS and has been a great mando for all these years. He is very approachable and the shop is fun. The workshop is also...