What a lovely piece. I really enjoy the sound of classical music on the octave. Thank you
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What a lovely piece. I really enjoy the sound of classical music on the octave. Thank you
I play celtic and early music and the OM has become my instrument of choice for it. I play primarily melody and find that it adds an audible voice in mixed jams in a way that mandolin doesn't. I feel...
I play a susato low whistle. I would probably start learning on the regular whistle first though. The low whistle has a long stretch between the finger holes
There is a strap button that screws on to the pin that goes into the body. The pin appears to be a non functioning pick-up plug in. It will accept my standard size amp cord.
That seems to be the case. The end pin on this mandolin is about 1/8 - 3/16" further away from the top than what the Golden Gate tailpiece will fit.
Hi,
I have an older Trinity College octave mandolin that needs a new tailpiece. I broke one of the g string hooks during my last string change. I ordered a Golden Gate Tailpiece on the suggestion...
I used to have a 315 that I thought was really good. It was extremely playable, and the intonation was great. It had a lovely mellow tone. I wouldn't have minded a little more bass, but it always...
I've played a Roosebeck lute and two of their baroquleles. One of the baroquleles played fine, and its owner uses it and gigs with it a lot. The other one had very high action and a nut sharp enough...
I like a-style flat-tops. They seem to have a longer sustain than carved tops which is particularly useful when adding ornamentation when playing. I really like my Big Muddy flat top. It's loud...
I have only heard recordings, but they sure sound nice. Especially the larger bodied variant. There's one for sale near me, but it's two hours away so I haven't the trip.
What's the tuning and scale length?
I preferred my Eastman over all of the Kentucky's I've played. Mine was a 315, I've not yet played an Eastman oval hole though.
You see it on some mandolins made for Celtic music. I played a Trinity College TM-450 with rosewood sides and back. It might add a dry, woody note to the tone without creating excess bark. It seems...
I agree with everything that has been said so far, here are some more ideas. It's important to figure out where the buzz is coming from. There are a lot of things that can make a mandolin buzz. It...
There is also www.oldmusicproject.com this website is the O'Carolan Music Project, and has most of his music.
Enjoy
Nick
Thanks for sharing, I've been excited to hear this mandolin since you posted the first pics. It's lovely and sounds great!
I play primarily Celtic music. I have a bowlback and also a flat top. I've performed and also been to sessions with both. Both work for the music, and no one has complained about my choice of...
You might check out Evan Marshall on YouTube. He fills in his melody with some really great harmonies that use up the unused beats. It may be different than what you're doing, but it might give you...
Hi, I don't really have much experience with BG, but when I am learning to improvise on a tune one of the places I start is by working up a harmony to the melody. It helps me learn my way around the...
What lovely innovation. I hope to hear how it sounds soon. Thanks for sharing
Hi s1m0n,
The section in the middle is purely improvisational. I play through the piece twice, then I kind of sing the song in my head and play something to go along with it and then blend back...
I'll second, or maybe fifth lol, the desire for a wide fingerboard. I would also like a built in pick up, that would be classier than a mic. Personally, I'm not fond of the shorter scale though....
I would second the flat top suggestion. I play a Big Muddy that I bought used for $450, and I am extremely pleased with it. I have also owned an Eastman and played several other Eastmans, and thought...
Cool, that's great to hear. I came to the mandolin from the pipes and whistle and I try bring some of that feel to my music. The mandolin is a wonderful instrument for being able fill out a tune I...
Thanks, it's one of my favorites