I met a guy at Green Mountain BG&R fest this year who used both pick and fingers and it had a super sweet sound, great affect on the music. He said he grew his fingernails out a bit to do it. I've...
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I met a guy at Green Mountain BG&R fest this year who used both pick and fingers and it had a super sweet sound, great affect on the music. He said he grew his fingernails out a bit to do it. I've...
I just got the CT-55 and I wasn't super impressed. I mean, it seems like my Wegen gets a louder chop and the Red Bear Tri-tip I just got has an almost as good chop, and has a nice round sound for...
Hi everyone, thanks for all the input. I think I'm going to go with a Blue Chip and a Red Bear, and compare them to my current Wegen. I'll update to compare them later.
Hi all, Has anyone compared Blue Chips, Wegens, and Red Bears? What was the verdict?
Here are a couple suggestions:
1. Learn a bunch of tunes in each position. Seems like you're already starting to do this, but you can expand on it by learning that song wherever it's possible to...
I mean... why should it be "mandolin music" that's your boundary? My main focus has been on jazz for a third of the time I've been playing. People are always a little shocked to see a mandolinist at...
I'm a little worried about that. Hoping some of the other wood doesn't have it. Would the bug damage make it impossible to build with?
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We have some "old growth beech" wood. Very old. We think it was cut down in the 1850s. Super hard wood-- you have to drill a hole to put a nail in it. What would a mandolin made out of...
So excited to receive this mando today-- another great one by Paul Duff. Sounds even better than it looks-- I'll add a clip of the playing in the morning. Thanks to everyone who helped this happen!
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Haven't yet played one personally, but old Gibson snakehead mandos have great punch. I linked an example below but you can likely find one cheaper somewhere....
Hi all,
I'll be in the Bay Area of California mid-July and I was hoping to check out some mandos in the ever-lasting search for the next mando. Anyone know of some good instrument stores near...
There is another item that's listed in Rock Tavern, NY so it may just be that he moved, but wasn't able to take all of his stuff so he's selling it, and his relatives or friends will take care of the...
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Hello all,
I found an S. S. Stewart A-style mandolin from 1920 on Facebook Marketplace. It's listed for $200 marked down from $1500. Caught my eye. Anyone know anything about these? Particularly...
Anyone know of a good 2-mando case being made somewhere? I've read that they often get heavy so it would be nice if it had wheels or a strap.
There are a lot of great ideas here.
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rcc56, this sounds like a great mando. Thanks for the words of advice.
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Lucindalin, MAS!
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allenhopkins, that is a valid concern. And you're...
Hi Charles, thanks for your ideas. I've played both Artist models but I felt like they did a similar thing to my Gallatin. Pretty good tone for both, Super incredible tone for neither. The jazz...
Hello all,
I'm currently playing a Weber Gallatin but my playing is developing rapidly enough that I'm beginning to outgrow it. I play a wide variety of genres so I'm facing a dilemma when...
I take lessons from Will. He loves his Gibson and it plays nicely. I love it too, and am considering getting one myself!
That's interesting. Why the $100 price difference then?
Thanks so much for your help!
Hello all,
I've always loved woodworking of any kind, albeit never having actually done much of any, and mandolin is my #1 favorite thing in the world. I've been playing for the vast majority of...
Hey Kevin, how's the Hamlett holding up? It's been a little while.
I've had this same issue with mine. Also Gold Tone. Maybe it's the instrument?