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I'm getting ready to change the tuners on my pac-rim F-Style mandolin and noticed that some tuners are worm gear above, and some are worm gear below. Mine has worm gear above (seems like this is...

As a student, I think one of the most important things for me is to first learn enough chords so that I can accompany myself on some songs in a few different keys. This, for me, gives me a jump...

Welcome to the forum Erin! I'm pretty much a beginner too. You will find a lot of nice and very helpful folks here at the Cafe!

Great job! It really looks nice. I'm in awe of anyone with the patience to build a mandolin! I hope you keep building them.

Hmm. How about "The Rogue" or maybe "The Bean Blossom" - I wonder if it would increase their status...

Dixiecreek, your husband is a good dude!! The world needs more people like him!

It's always nice to hear positive stories like this! Hope she finds the Mando Samaritan!

Congrats Bob! That is great news and sounds like so much fun! I bet that will open a lot of doors for you to play in other venues. Go for it! Make sure to let us know how it turns out.

Thanks guys! Looks like I'm going to take your unanimous advice and go with the Rover RM 75. Thanks again for your help. I really appreaciate it!

You play a $3,000 mandolin on a threadbare couch...

Allen - we're joking! :))

Stephanie - your mandolins are beautiful! And btw - congrats on your novel! What a talented lady!

Oh man... that's it... I'm cutting my fingers off! ;-)

Thank you guys for your valuable input. I learn something new here every day it seems!

Thanks for the input everyone. Sure looks like I'm leaning toward the Rover RM75 now. What's the fit and finish like on these?

Thank you guys so much! Looks like Rover takes the day.

I've got my choices for a new mandolin (in my price range) narrowed down to the Rover RM75 and the Morgan Monroe MMS3. Any thoughts as to which is best?

"Flatiron" - has a nice mando ring to it too! :mandosmiley:

Thanks Man Dough! That clears up a few things I didn't understand.

Magnus, ya big old softy! (Aren't we all!) Truly precious moment - thanks for sharing.

BH

I've noticed that some modestly priced mandolins are joined at the 12th fret and some at the 14th fret. I don't really play past the 12th fret, so will that make a big difference for me? Is there a...