I've found Curt Mangan Monel strings to be quite low-tension and soft to the touch. They also come in light gauge. Might be worth checking out.
GHS Silk and Bronze are fine in terms of tension....
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I've found Curt Mangan Monel strings to be quite low-tension and soft to the touch. They also come in light gauge. Might be worth checking out.
GHS Silk and Bronze are fine in terms of tension....
No, I believe you have to contact him directly.
I highly recommend Timbre Folk and Baroque in Berkeley! I bought my acoustic guitar there, and they also stock many mandolins. The shop is run by lovely people, and it's a cozy spot to hang out and...
I've tried monels from Curt Mangan, D'Addario, and Martin. I think I preferred the tone of D'Addario slightly more than Curt Mangan, but they only come in one gauge (medium). To my ears, the...
I have a 504 (oval hole instead of F hole) and I like D'Addario Monel, D'Addario NBs, and Curt Mangan Monels. I switch between light and medium because I'm indecisive.
You could also try Schradieck's School of Violin Technics. I haven't even gotten past the first page and it's made my left-hand technique so much better!
Glad to hear it, and thanks for the kind words! These Wohlfahrt etudes are certainly a lot of fun to play, and a great way to learn the fingerboard.
Hey classical mandolin fans! I've been practicing Wohlfahrt's violin etudes on mandolin for a while now, and I've just posted a video of a couple of these short pieces on YouTube. This is my first...
My first YouTube upload! Playing Wohlfahrt violin etudes on my Eastman.
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I wanted to chime in here since I'm also a pianist, and I recently dove into the world of unequal temperaments. This video helped a lot in terms of understanding the subtle differences between...
I'm also mainly a classical player. I got an Eastman MD504 last September, and it works great for that repertoire. It has plenty of sustain and oval hole gives it a nice, deep sound. Also, it's well...
I've been playing mandolin for several years, but much more intensely in the last year (for obvious reasons). I come from a classical piano background, and I mostly play classical and Irish music on...
For under $600, I would look at the Eastman MD304 or MD305 (A-style oval hole and A-style F hole, respectively). If you're willing to stretch that to $750, I would take a look at Eastman's next step...
My understanding of binding is that it is more an indication of craftsmanship than serving a functional purpose. That's not to say it's purely cosmetic; I mean that it proves the builder is competent.
Totally agree w Louise on the instrument-agnostic approach of Baroque composition. I've been working on Telemann violin and flute fantasias, as well as the second movement of the Bach Italian...
For a less expensive option, I would definitely look to Eastman. My 504 is much louder/punchier than the Gibsons of that era, though.
Others in this thread have mentioned the 404, which has...
OK so this is kind of old news, but I just found out about it. Apparently, Bourgeois Guitars is planning on rolling out mandolins at some point in 2021. They've also been partnered with Eastman for...
I pulled the trigger on this one and I've watched/played along with the first few videos. It's really great so far, and definitely worth the money.
Background: I bought my first mandolin about 8-9 years ago, learned my way around the fretboard on my own, then finally signed up for private lessons almost a year ago (early quarantine). My...
I've tried the M100, M150, M200, and Dipper in 1.2 mm. I like the asymmetrical design of the Dipper, because you have both a sharp point and a more rounded point on the same pick. I plan to order the...
Yeah, to add to Medley12's comments, I would say shape, edge, and material are all just as important as thickness. Try a bunch, and if you change what kind of strings you're using, try em all again!
I'll have to check out that Acrylux; I hardly ever stray from Dunlop.
I had a similar reaction to the Americana. What a bizarre pick! It is quite thick, but then it tapers off substantially. The...
I picked up one of the basic Cumberland armrests recently, having never used an armrest before. I play seated and use my forearm to steady the instrument. Going in, I thought the armrest would...
I've been curious about octaves for a while now. I play mostly classical/baroque, and I would love to try out some cello transcriptions on an octave. (Why OM instead of mandocello, you didn't ask?...