First of all, thanks for all of your responses. I’ve been doing some research, and I’m more confused as ever.
Is a mandolin tuned to a key? Of course we can’t use a capo like a guitar.
The song...
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First of all, thanks for all of your responses. I’ve been doing some research, and I’m more confused as ever.
Is a mandolin tuned to a key? Of course we can’t use a capo like a guitar.
The song...
What a wonderful question. When I starred playing guitar, there was no internet, no training videos, etc.
Just vinyl records. When CD’s came out, I could use the A/B option to play a few notes over...
How can I tune my mandolin to match this song? Will it work?
I’ve been playing my new Eastman 505 for a few months, and absolutely love it.
I have to switch back to my guitars so I don’t lose all...
You were very lucky to see him in person. I’m a big fan of the early Jefferson Airplane songs. The album, “Crown of Creation” was recorded in mono.
I was just too young at the time to travel to San...
I voted every time, as it’s winter here, even in Florida, and I can tell with the temperature and humidity changes, it needs tuning on a daily basis.
Not so, as soon as the warmer weather comes,...
This is what I use also. I have thicker picks, a Gravity, and a Blue Chip 1.5mm, but I keep going back to my Dunlop Tortex .73mm.
I totally agree with that. It’s always better to have one to try.
I totally agree.
Yup, yup, and yup.
Neil young, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd.
Those are what I’m learning/playing now.
They sound great on the mandolin.
(Don’t hold that against me.) Hehe. To each his or her...
I’ve only bought one Mandolin, and it was from Elderly. Sight unseen.
I’ve very happy with it, and it came with a great set up.
Would there have been better ones there if I went there and tried...
I’ve used a product called Flitz on the frets. I think it’s made in Germany, but is available in the U.S.
Not for the fretboard though. Just metal parts.
It wouldn’t play for me, but I’m on an iPad.
I’ll check later on my computer. I’d like to hear it.
I might have to try the 35.
You know, after a few days, that Blue Chip is sounding better.
I’ve also bought a few Gravity picks to try out.
I do feel that I like the thinner picks though, but that might change.
I have a...
When I read the op’s post, I thought it was mine! The same questions I would have asked.
I received my Eastman MD505C about a month ago, sight unseen. I’m very, very happy with it. It came set up...
I’ve been playing my new Blue Chip TAD-1R 50 pick for a few days now.
I had been using a Dunlop Tortex 73mm. When playing them back to back, I find the Blue Chip to give a
warmer sound, a bit...
I just received my Tad-1R-50. Is there a side I need to use, as the bevels are different on both sides.
It’s a right hand. What’s the difference between the right hand and left hand?
I’ve...
Should I look at any of these?
1935 Martin Style 15, 1951 Martin Style 2-15 or a 1962 Martin Style 2-15 mandolin. All of these instruments are in great shape and come equipped with hard shell...
I just had an Eastman MD505C delivered a few days ago, and their website says that the strings are D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140.
That was on Dec 8th 2022.
I have a BC on its way. I’ve been using a heavy guitar pick now. I wonder what the difference will be.
It’s a TAD50-1R. I hope I made a good decision. I can always exchange it later on.
Thanks. I’m having so much fun with this little guy. I’ve played guitar for 40 years, and this is a new experience for me.
I like it. I’m learning “Losing my religion” now. I think it’s going well.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Well, then I won’t have to worry. In retrospect, Eastman wouldn’t use that tailpiece if it caused strings to break.
I just had some concerns about it.
What if that material wears away at some...
Greetings to all, as this is my first post. I’ve been reading the topics here for a few weeks, in anticipation of my MD505C that I received two days ago.
Looking at the tailpiece, it is pressing...