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I am one of those folks who has a wonderful wife. She was a "band nerd" in school, then taught herself to play piano when our kids were small. I have been very fortunate because she knows how to...

Welcome to the Cafe and Forum, Eric. This is a fun place to hang out.

Although I don't live there and haven't for many years, I do have connections to that part of Arkansas. Because I have connections, I notice when there are posts here about NW Arkansas. Based on my...

I bought a blem from TMS a few years ago. I think that is a wise thing to do, as you can get a better mandolin that way. The blemish on mine is not easily visible at all, and it makes no difference...

Welcome to the Cafe, Gardenmaid!

I bought an Eastman mandolin from TMS a few years ago. As others have said, it came with a great setup and was playable right out of the box. When I bought mine,...

Hi Oldsoldier181. It has already been mentioined, but I found Marilynn Mair's "The Complete Mandolinist" to be an outstanding book from which to learn to read music. When I started playing...

Yay. Eastman gives a lifetime warranty to the original owner. It sounds like they stand behind their warranty. Great news.

I agree, Mike. She is quite good!

Rob sent me the ebook a few years ago. I used it to set up a $100 mandolin, which ended up sounding great. Besides that, I learned a LOT. Thanks again, Rob!

Hi Round2!

If you are not working (or did not work) with a teacher to learn to play the mandolin, how did you go about it?

I have never worked with a teacher, except maybe just a smidgeon with...

I enjoy being here also, like Hank, Sue and others. Lots of nice folks here.

As far as an unexpected benefit, I have learned to read music, which has helped me in singing hymns at church. Still...

The book I have from Marilynn Mair, after you get past the basic section, shows 8th notes (4/4/ time) DD with 16th notes DUDU. Based on Ms. Mair's direction in her book, I would say your natural way...

Hi Cunparis. I have an Eastman that I purchased from The Mandolin Store and I really like it. It sounds like those of us living in the U.S.A. may be a little spoiled to being able to try before we...

Thanks for the good news.

Hi zdub. If I were you, I would just play the Eastman you have for a while. You can always change to an F style whenever you want.

Really good news!

I missed this yesterday, so will hafe to join Eric in wishing you a belated Happy Birthday! Dennis. Prayers for you to get well soon.

I bought a mandolin from your Dad a while back, but I think I am one of those perpetual beginners. I would be embarrassed to do a video for your Dad, but I can and will pray for a speedy recovery....

You and me both, Sherry!

A few years ago I tried playing with a couple of guys at church. Both of them had guitars. One of the guys just simply could not play chords in time so when the other guy moved away, I quit doing...

Congratulations on such a great find, Sue! Really nice looking.

I'll add my thanks, Charley. I like that song, but then again I am an Arkansan :). Sometimes I think I could be the old man!

Thanks for the report, Lorraine.

Welcome to the forum, GrammaSherry.

I am just a senior citizen newbie, so not much help in solving your problem. While you are trying to decide about on-line or in-person lessons, you may want...

I am still a newbie (or at least consider myself one!), so definitely not an expert. Since you already know music theory, you might benefit from Marilynn Mair's book, "The Complete Mandolinist." I...