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Thank you everyone for sharing. It's been more helpful than you imagine, especially those that say they can't explain it or don't remember how they learned. It seems to be like tying a shoe --...

I've been playing 3 years, and I still can't tremolo. Sometimes I'll be ok for a few seconds, but then it quickly fades. Of course, I need to practice more, but I'd like to hear from those who are...

I initially thought mine was way too short as well, until I made the adjustments mentioned above. My leather strap is 46" end to end.

On the other hand, I did read some reviews on Amazon with...

My first thought was that the Planet Waves strap was cheap and short, and probably a better fit for a ukulele. But after looking at the Elderly site options, the Planet Waves strap (at 46") was on...

What's the best way (or your preferred way) to attach the below type of strap to an A style? It's 46" long, and every way I try, it ends up too short for me. I'm a regular size person, about 6'. I...

Yes, sorry. Eighth notes, not half.

I think this is the link where i saw it. If that doesn't work, try this.

Beginner question here. When I see the below strum pattern on YouTube, how do I decode it?

It seems (in my mind at least) that the "Down-Down Up-Up-Down Up" is the main strumming pattern...

Sorry to not address your original question about Michael Kelly vs. Loar, but a few people have mentioned KM-150s.

I got my KM-150 from Elderly in January, and it's been great. The $395 package...

Right, I'm still getting used to that terminology.

This site is awesome. I just posted my question a few minutes ago and already got 2 replies.

I kept thinking of a piano slide, where you play the G then the A while holding the G. But you're...

I'm on day 22 on my mandolin, so still a beginner. My "learn to play" book is good, but then it throws in new things without an explanation.

For example, how do I play this stanza? The first...

Yes, I'm a dummy. I thought maybe there was a film on the pick guard, but I wasn't sure. I'll try when I get home. As for the unfinished piece, I'm still a little disappointed, but it's minor and...

I just got my new KM-150 from Elderly, and I'm a little disappointed.

1. The pick guard is all marked up.
2. The top inside edge (about an inch) of the left F hole isn't finished and shows bare...

Thanks for all the Charlotte contacts, Chuck. Concord isn't too far away from me, so that's good to know there are some options there.

So I went with the KM 150 from Elderly. Can't wait for it to arrive!

Wow, thank you to everyone for all the great advice. I'm almost definitely going to expand my budget. I was worried about investing in something that was new to me, but I never considered the...

I'm in my 40s and looking for a beginner mandolin. I have no string experience, but I feel like this is something I would enjoy.

Researching A-Styles with a professional setup (a professional...