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I purchased a mandola hard case not too long ago from a German company, Thomann. Reasonably priced and a fine case too. Only drawback is that it took a while to ship overseas, but a little patience...

Thanks for all that, fatt-dad! Didn't make it there this trip but hope to next!

Are there any bluegrass or old-time jams happening in Richmond this week? I’m flying down for work tomorrow and have Tuesday and Wednesday night free!

Charlie

Glad I found this thread! I'm looking for an A-model hard case with backpack straps or D-rings for them. Just found this Crossrock model (ABS not FG though):
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I have a part time job as a gondolier. Real authentic Venetian gondolas from Italy. Sometimes we have live musicians on board - usually accordion or violin, but this year I started playing tunes on...

I am so very excited to have just received a new Pava A5 Sunburst Satin in the mail!

It took a little while to get here (my fault not the shipper's) but it finally arrived today after milling...

count me in!

Steel Guitar Rag? Not exactly a "fiddle" tune, but I'm pretty sure that one is usually in E.

Hey folks,

I'm heading to San Diego for a few days next week, arriving late Tuesday night and flying back Saturday night. Wondering if anyone knows of any pickin in the area. I'll be staying...

Yup, I'll be there too. First time attending! Looking forward to it very much.

Yup - a fantastic ebook! Thank you, Rob. He e-mailed it to me a few weeks back. Very thorough and well written. Super helpful for someone like me with no repair or lutherie experience.

Hey everyone,

Not sure how many of you are aware of Sandy's Music in Cambridge, MA - but it has been a local folk music institution and instrument shop since 1970. A few days ago I got a call...

Hi Folks,

I’m wondering if anyone has any case recommendations for a wide bodied mandolin I recently acquired in Nicaragua. Although not Brazilian made, the body shape is very similar to a...

Hi folks,

I'm going to be staying in Plymouth NH for some time later this month, roughly between Christmas and New Years. Anyone know of any good bluegrass or old time jams in the area?

I...

Thanks for the info. Just managed to get myself a ticket package bundled with the hotel on a pickin floor at the Sheraton. I've never been to an indoor festival, and am looking forward to the lack...

I had a lesson a few weeks ago and the teacher recommended just that. Certainly not easy! Playing tenor banjo and I assume other longer neck GDAE or similar tuned instruments gives your pinky a...

Hey there,

Has anyone been to the Joe Val Festival and stayed at the Sheraton? Some previous threads show that it is relatively popular amongst café members.

I’ve never been to this festival...

Wow! I wasn't expecting so many responses, I had no idea the topic was so controversial! Thanks to everyone for your responses.

It does make sense that an instrument would change sound over time,...

Lately I’ve been wondering what is actually happening when an instrument “opens up.”

I have now seen a few posts that refer to mandolins (or other acoustic instruments) “opening up” after they...

Also just stumbled upon the below link from craigslist, looks like a mandolin/violin jam at the Garage in Cambridge on 11/29 at 7PM.
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The Cantab is a good one, usually starts around 9:30pm or so on Tuesdays. There's also one in JP/Dorchester on Sundays (depending on the season/weather). In the summer the jam is typically at...

Thanks for all the tips - seems like I need to be paying more attention to the left hand in general rather than the thumb only. Much appreciated!

Hey everyone,

I'm wondering if anyone has any advice or practical information on keeping a steady left thumb. From what I understand, one should keep his or her left thumb parallel to the neck,...

Thanks for the info guys. Doesn't seem like folks are building mandolins this size anymore, so it would follow that they wouldn't make cases that size either. Any tips for adding padding to a case?

Hi Jim, could you clarify what you mean by arched case? The Guardian I have here seems pretty flat, and this mandolin also has a flat top and flat back. I appreciate it, I'm only just realizing how...