Got to go to both Gruhn’s and Carters last summer. Both had a good selection of mandolins. Carters had more and everything I assume was available to play at both. I was with some friends looking at...
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Got to go to both Gruhn’s and Carters last summer. Both had a good selection of mandolins. Carters had more and everything I assume was available to play at both. I was with some friends looking at...
I had a 1995 festival f5 model. Bought it “new” in ‘96 and played it for 10 years. I played it in a bluegrass band setting and had no complaints. Good volume and decent tone. I wanted a little more...
For a more detailed bluegrass history check this one out...
https://www.pbs.org/show/big-family-story-bluegrass-music/
Not sure if you can stream it yet - looks like you’ve got to join some...
I watched most of it and thoroughly enjoyed it. However I would think not many non- country fans would sit through 16 hours. That’s a big commitment of time. That being said, do you think the show...
Give her a few coats of your favorite color rustoleum and — problem solved. The Frank Wakefield solution...
Love the mando and your playing - nice...
John Gay
Memphis
I got mine in about 1980. Good grief that's almost 40 years ago...
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The Jackson Tn area has a good bluegrass scene and is a nice medium sized town.https://www.facebook.com/The-Jackson-Area-Plectral-Society-176840985694299/. Check it out. 2 hours from Nashville and...
I had my Daley scooped and have never regretted it. I like the look better than the full extension-ectomy and didn't have to worry about what it looks like under the extension - as you guys have...
Just do this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX7yqStTdhc
The moment life emerged from the primordial ooze.
Bro - you've done this to a $20k Dudenbostel? You gotta quit thrashing that thing so hard...
Swapped out a cast Price for a James - didn't notice much change in tone but did notice saving about 15-20 minutes of aggravation when I changed strings...
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I guess this has been answered but... I had a 1995 Flatiron Festival model. I bought it new in 1996. Supposed to be the last year they made 'em in Bozeman. Good mandolin. I played it in band and...
You mean you'd expect this? Me too...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTmLQlB1PSI
The mandolin sounds fantastic on there - as good as much more expensive mandos... The other instruments are great too. Great job playing and recording the music.
I'll raise you one fiddle...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXbyrsoOcYw
I count myself as a member of the hillbillies from third world states club and we ARE alive and well....
I like this version better...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzWoagZ53_Q
Heavy Traffic Ahead - 1946 - Bill, Lester, Earl, Chubby...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyQr0zGdNdA
Here's a pretty good one - from back in the "early days"...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc55MGuC5WA
Here's an interesting version... His accompaniment doesn't cut him any slack...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PVal8Fy7CM
I've had that one for a while - its a good 'un. There are a couple of tracks with Randy Howard on fiddle -- he does some mind blowing fiddle breaks. Also a really weird science fiction tune... ...
Entertainment in Dante's 9th circle of hell...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXkBzTLOyjc
Check out the Gulf Coast Bluegrass Music Association. They have a monthly jam and showcase in Pensacola, FL - just about an hour east of Mobile... Also lots of info on their website about...