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Wow! That is some great pickin'. A person wouldn't even have to be a bluegrass fan to appreciate the skill level of these guys.

I've seen a lot of Doc Watson videos but never saw that one. ...

The moment I had been anticipating finally arrived! I pulled into the driveway after work and as I walked back to get my things out of the trunk, the UPS truck pulled up. Could it be another sign...

Thanks Rob & DataNick. That is great information and I appreciate it.

I looked at the tracking for the shipment. It's in OKC right now and that's not too far from DFW so it should be here either...

Thanks wreded, JWalter, Almeria and everyone. I'm pretty excited now about getting my Flatiron! They told me when I ordered it that they would send me an e-mail today with the tracking number.... ...

I believe I see what you are talking about. Found some pictures of an F4 with a "rare" elevated fretboard here (bottom picture)

http://www.vintagemandolin.com/40gibsonf4_96388_fon565f.html

and...

Daryl...I'll sure do that. Thanks

Sorry.... I meant elevated vs integrated fretboard.

Roger

Thank you very Daryl, Robert, Allen....everyone. You have indeed accomplished the goal. I feel better now:)

In reading the post that Daryl provided the link to, elevated vs integrated brige came...

Perhaps some of you recall a post or two of mine recently with questions to aid me in the purchase of my first mandolin ever. My budget was up to $3K. I preferred a US made F-style but quickly...

It seems that this post took on a life of it's own...way past my original intention. I really appreciate the heartfelt perspective you all have provided. So it really boils down to what is the best...

Thanks folks for your thoughts on this. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something with what I interpreted those stores salesperson's steering me towards an American made instrument while...

In the past couple of days I've talked to folks in two shops in the US who sell higher end instruments and represent many different manufacturers/Models. I told them I had a budget of $3K max. I...

Thanks Mark and everyone for your input.

I'm not familiar with many shops in the DFW area that have higher end mandolins to look at. Charlie's Guitar Shop in Dallas may have a Collings MT or two....

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It does require a slightly more precise approach than guitar.... you can't get too sloppy, and the smaller fretboard will always feel weird to a transitioning guitar...

Wow, every time I get answers from a post, the plot thickens....

First, I wasn't aware that mandolins came in flat vs radiused fretboard.
1. Is a radiused fretboard a common option in...

Folks,

I'm still researching and gathering info in consideration of buying my first mandolin. Some of you may recall my first post last week on this subject. As I mentioned, I have only played...

Thanks, Ill check those out too..

Does anyone know of any good music stores in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area that sell more than just entry level instruments. That's all it seem that the big Box...

Thanks folks for the information. I found that setting section and fixed it. I'll verify the next time I send a private message.

Regards,
Roger

I'm new to the forum. A couple of folks have sent me a private message to which I responded. Unfortunately I didn't get any indication that the message was sent and my sent folder is empty. I...

Thanks Ed and everyone for your suggestions. I actually called the store that was shipping the mandolin and they informed that they were performing a setup on it at exactly the time I called. They...

Wow. I always wondered why mandolins were so darned expensive. From previous comments, I assume that this rule of thumb would apply more to F-Style than A-Style mandolines?

Roger

Folks:

Overwhelming is the response here. I really appreciate it. I've been away from the house all day and I'm just now getting back to the PC.

Thanks for more great things to consider! A...

Wow, those are some GREAT replies! I see that I have come to the right place. So many responses in so short a time. I'll definitely take a look at the F9 mentioned above and check out the...

I'm new to the forum. I'm a guitar guy (Martin HD-28 and D28 Marquis). Thought I'd give the mandolin a try. Found a used Eastman MD515 CS online at one of the big chain stores. It was across...