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If 'loud' is the main criterion, you might want to consider a resonator mando.

The perfect start to my Christmas celebration - may yours be full of joy and inspiration, and may you find things to be thankful for everywhere you look!

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Jerry...

Kevin Schwab used to make solid-body 4- and 5-string emandos, very solidly built and a hoot to play. I'm pretty sure he's retired now, but you might look for 'Schwab' in your searches - they come up...

Some years ago I bought a (fossilized?) shark's tooth at a flea market - it was the right size and shape for mandolin pickin', and it was just so totally badass, y'know?

The sucker cut through the...

The suspense is killing me...

This brought tears to my eyes. Such music, such expression. Thanks, Mike.

I just now heard the news. I took mandolin lessons from him for seven and a half years before the stroke ended his playing. He was my teacher, my mentor, and my friend. We saw eye-to-eye...

The two guys in neckties look like they were added into the image after the photo was taken - very distracting.

I wish I could have heard the group playing/singing together. I bet they were...

This groove is worthy of The Modern Mandolin Quartet and The Mando Boys! It looks like I have one more source of music I can't get enough of... :grin:

Thanks for sharing.

Jerry M.

True, but it'd be one way to get that high lonesome sound. :disbelief:

I have a friend who took guitar lessons from Albert Bellson many years ago. In a recent email exchange, my friend sent me the following information - I assume the 'narrow bar' he mentions is the nut:...

Regarding the OP's question about using light strings: why not ask the builder? Peter Sawchyn is listed in the MandolinCafe database. I bought a mandocello from him a few years ago, and found him to...

Oh, my. It's just like my little A-50 would look after a Popeye-spinach-and-steroids cocktail. Does it have an I-beam for a truss rod?

Oh my oh my oh my... :disbelief:

Jerry M.

Call it the "Coombe de Grâce" :)

Jerry M.

Hard and easy at the same time. I pick Jethro, with about fifty players tied for second.

Jerry M.

Are you sure that's not Carlo Aonzo? I mean really sure? :)

Jerry M.

When you cross a state line
With a girl under nine
That's immoral

(Rowan & Martin, date unknown)

Jerry M.

The newest generation Theremin somehow creates spatial 'steps', so you have room for error in hitting the right note. It's called the "Theremini", and its made by Moog Music; they have cheaper, more...

I was fortunate to be in the theater for the performance. Maestro Chris was relaxed and ready for fun, and the crowd ate it up. As live concerts go, I'd put it firmly in the 'killer-diller' class. My...

Powerball winner:
all the Loar Gibsons are mine!
alarm clock says no

I've long considered solo live mandolin to be excellent ambient music; I've never been paid to provide it, but the occasions I've played for pleasure have been happy ones. Good for you for grabbing...

Two household tips for removing tape gum: (1) If you were able to pull off a sticky piece, or if you have a similar kind of tape handy, dab it on the gum that remains, and it will lift the gum off...

It all sounds wonderful!

So... any leftover t-shirts a person might be able to purchase? :)

Jerry M.

I certainly can relate to your reluctance, but reverse the roles for just a sec: if your music inspired someone else to start playing - or, start playing again - wouldn't you want to know about it? A...

I'm not able to get away for the Austin CMSA convention. I would very much like to obtain a t-shirt with Sugar's image on it; is this possible? Thanks -

Jerry Martin