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Congrats on the new Kentucky! I went with the KM-150, and it seems like a pretty decent instrument-certainly all I'll need for quite some time.

Your username reminds me of Phideaux, a song by...

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

A change of pace can be good for your playing too!

Good thread for those of us who are just starting out. In learning guitar I have utilized books much more than online resources, for some reason I just connect with books, even more than videos.
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She's trying to strengthen her claim, has now given it a name.

You guessed it: Amanda Lynn

Action seems pretty good, nice and low. It isn't hard to keep the strings pressed securely against the frets.

Now there's an idea!

Can't play a duet without 2 mandolins

Sounds like you'll be doing some setup work. I would contact Rob Meldrum (in fact, I did earlier this week) and get his mandolin setup e-book (free). I read through it yesterday. It would probably...

That's right, besides I don't have an F style...

The Kentucky KM-150 I had on order arrived today, but I have a problem. My violin playing daughter won't let go of it!

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That seems like good advice. I hadn't thought about it, but that slender neck does have a lot of tension. I'm sure it would be easier to break than a guitar.

Interesting advice, particularly concerning picks and how to hold them. Sounds like I may want to try some different ones than the ones I use for guitar.

Thanks for sharing some additional sites to check out!

I watched one of his introductory videos, once I get my mandolin in hand I can go further.

It will probably have to be online since I don't know of anyone in my area who teaches it. Thanks for the list of names to look up.

I just got my copy, thanks Rob!

I've been playing guitar almost every day for the past 3 years. No lessons, and very little use of online instruction, mostly I have just used books. In the beginning my focus was on learning to...