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Don, I received my Beta Tester strings and installed them on my Ellis yesterday. So far I am quite impressed. Very bright. Will share more after I play them in. I couldn't find the gauge of the...

I too have a good expresso machine. A good cup of joe and run scales, arpeggios and exercises for 15 minutes or so, reminding my fingers what they are supposed to do.

Check in at Fiddlers Green. Clay leads a celtic jam regularly, but I am not sure what day it is. May 5th is the monthly Beginner Intermediate Central Texas Bluegrass Association bluegrass jam. ...

I understand that folks were unable to order "Bluegrass Mandolin in 10 Easy Steps" the last couple of weeks. Eddie tells me that Apple had some issue with use of the word "iBook", so he had to...

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Austin mandolin teacher Eddie Collins has spent the last year and a half developing an incredible iBook entitled "Bluegrass Mandolin in 10 Easy Steps." This is an "i" book, not just an "e"...

I have a 1918 K2 Gibson Mandocello with original case. My wife bought me a Calton case which is bombproof, especially for traveling. When I am carrying it around town, I would like to use a lighter...

I fly United regularly and I never leave home without my mandolin. Even the smaller jets overhead has room for a mandolin, even in a Calton case. Flying with a gig bag is risky, I can't tell you...

The Classical Mandolin Society of America is holding it's annual conference in Austin, Texas October 13 - 18, 2015 and we have room for additional vendors, especially someone who sells tuners,...

I bought a repro pick guard and clamp from Cumberland. Steve Gilchrist (Australia) had someone he knew make the clamp. It looks very authentic. Mine is for a mandocello, and I am still having...

I would be a worthy owner of this mando and accessories.

Just purchased an incredible Gibson K2 Mandocello. Serial #41030. The seller thought it was a 1907, Ben @ Fiddlers Green/Austin says the book says it is a 1918.

The original pickguard is in...

I recently purchased a 5 course mandocello (converted Yamaha 12 string guitar). It is a great instrument to learn mandocello on. I play in a mandolin orchestra. I read treble clef for the...

I just learned a similar exercise, except you stay on the same string, for example, on the E string you play B with the pinky, A# with the 3rd finger, B again with the pinky, A with the third finger,...

Most of my buddies put their right foot down sideways and rest their left foot on it. I think I have seen Mike Marshall do the same.

Consider me entered.

Most of my picking buddies have a Snark. The one problem I have seen (and experienced) is the rubber cover on the bottom foot of the clamp can come off. You might want to be careful with it. I...

I switched from Windows to Mac a while back. When I tried to enter the code for the Mac version, it responded that you couldn't use the same code. I have sent several emails to Keith, but have...

Count me in as a fan of Fiddlers Green!!! Any time I have a free hour, I head down there in hopes of learning a lick or two from Ben. Billy Bright teaches lessons there as does Chojo Jacques. They...

I saw this thread this morning, ran out, bought a bottle of Grosch this afternoon. Perfect!!!! Absolutely a great solution. I think the pink color provides character. By the way, the Grosch...

I had the same problem. My teacher suggested that I get the blue tape you put on walls when you are painting and cover the tab.

I found out about this book on the cafe. Luckily it was available at the local music store. I have a LOT of books. This is one of the best I have found. A very logical approach to soloing. This...

Can anyone suggest a case that will fit an electric mandolin built from a Saga kit?

I am once again headed to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico for several weeks Several years ago I posted here to see if anyone knew of any jams or places to get together to play music Thought I would...

You guys are talking days, I can't go many hours without picking mine up. I can't remember a day that I have gone without playing for the last 4 years. I only wish that my ability was consistent...

Last week I was flying home from England with my mandolin. When I got to Houston for my flight to Austin, I was told by the gate agent that the plane was full and that I would have to gate check my...