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Thanks for the advice, Jim!

Thanks all. My mandolin is an Italian Catania Carmello.

Thanks, Martin!! Do you have any recommendations for the bowlback (specific maker, specs)?

I recently purchased a 1965 bowlback mandolin (my first mandolin). I believe the strings are regular steel strings. I have no idea how old they are. Does a mandolin like this require any kind of...

This might not be what you are looking for at all, but I just came across a young duo who play classical guitar and mandolin. Here's the youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KePkIagPEH8
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Me too! This thread has me thinking about trying to read music though.

You all are amazing! Thank you so much for all the great info.

Hi! Thanks so much for the great info. I was not referring to builders from those states, but it seems like they are different brands?

I'll have to check out the symposium! It's close to home:) I was aware of Wintergrass and would LOVE to attend next year. Thanks for the info!

Thanks so much! Looks amazing.

Hi all!
I'm new to the mandolin scene. I'm wondering what some of the best mandolin festivals are? I was recently at the Healdsburg Guitar Festival, and it had a nice selection of demos, concerts...

I just had the pleasure of playing a Tolley mandolin at the the Healdsburg Guitar Festival. It is a true beauty in aesthetics and sound. I definitely hope to save up to buy one someday.

Hi all,
I'm very new to the mandolin scene and have a couple of questions.

What is the difference between Kentucky and Indiana mandolins? What is the history behind them? (my mom lives on the...

Thanks, Jim! Thanks to Google Translate, I was able to understand some of the history!

Thank you!!

Hi all!!
So, I'm a total newbie to mandolins...and, well...playing any instrument. I was in a guitar store with my boyfriend, looking for a guitar for him, when I saw this beautiful mandolin on the...