Trinity College Octave Mandolin is the one. I love the sound of it based on what I've heard from Youtube. I'm probably not going to get it now though, but wait to get to a place where I can try it...
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Trinity College Octave Mandolin is the one. I love the sound of it based on what I've heard from Youtube. I'm probably not going to get it now though, but wait to get to a place where I can try it...
Anyhow, I'll let you guys (or folks) know when I decide what instrument I'll be getting.
Eh I'm more of a Legend of Zelda fan myself. Learned how to play some Pokemon tunes on my mando though.
So many good options... I'll get em all (kidding, I wish)
Hmm, I'm starting to like Bouzoukis, Octave Mandolins, Mandolas, etc. They address a lot of my problems with the mandolin while having the same playability, and I love the sound of them. I'll give...
I didn't know that, and that's helpful to know. I love the sound of octave mandolins. I might invest in this. Heres a question to show my ignorance: can bouzoukis also be tuned like that? Or are they...
Yeah, when I'm up in Virginia I'm sure there we'll be builders, but not down here in Texas for sure. I actually asked EverythingDulcimer forum and they said there are no current active builders here...
Thanks for the suggestions guys. A mandola sounds cool. I think I'm starting to think I just don't like the sound of most mandolins. It's just that mandolin comes easy to me (notewise) because I...
Hmm... It's not a bad idea, but I'd have to hear a sound sample of it first.
Well said. But I wonder, are most (or at least some) of these instruments set up already? And how do I tell? (I guess I can figure that out by asking questions) If they are used I assume they will be...
Significant wear... seems likely. But hey, if they play.
I just want to avoid the hassle of repairs after buying an instrument.
They sure don't sound confident about that one :)), but it's an option.
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Yeah, I like all the mid missouris I've heard.
I still haven't one hundred percent confirmed my decision yet, so I'll look into Vega flatbacks and cylinders. The potential repair work does kind of turn me slightly away though.
I'm pretty sure I'm not allowed to make a deal right here in the forum, but that looks nice. I'll keep my eyes peeled.
WOW. I thought it was equal cost. But yeah my original thinking was waaay off the mark.
That's a good option. However I think I've decided on the Big Muddy for now. I'll keep that option in mind for my next mandolin.
Vintage buying is interesting to me for sure. One on hand, I like the...
Just one question, if I see one used, should I buy it, or is it better to get the customization that comes from ordering it from the source? Actually, two questions, what kind of sound difference...
Alright. This might just sway me towards a jumbo Big Muddy. I've heard all good things about the mandolins and the person who makes them. Only other one I'm looking at is a Northfield Calhoun, but...
(preface: I'm new to all this, so if my terminology is vague and inaccurate, forgive me) So my budget has increased. When I first bought a mandolin I thought I could get a great sounding one for...
Yep. So I've made up my mind for a new mando. It's not going to be top tier quality but it's going to be a vast improvement over my previous one.
I record myself playing quite a bit but sometimes I'm guilty of only taking the best takes. I have a few musician friends that I can ask. The problem is I don't know many mandolin players. Maybe I...
I'll take a basic working instrument. I didn't mean to say with certainty that the tone on them was amazing. Although I have heard good things about them. Glad to know that they work for beginners.
This gives me a new way to think about it. It's not that the instrument is the absolute predictor of tone, but that a baseline good instrument can actually help you detect where your playing is off...
That's good. I want a instrument where my flaws shine through (so I can detect them as a beginner), and it's good to know that's probably most if not all instruments. The reason I asked this question...
Agreed. Is there a case where good playing could sound bad on a bad instrument? (not saying I'm a good player yet :)))