I've played two of these, each for several years. The first was B stock. Surprisingly enough the tone was better than average (compared to the Kentucky, Michael Kelly, and other entry level...
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I've played two of these, each for several years. The first was B stock. Surprisingly enough the tone was better than average (compared to the Kentucky, Michael Kelly, and other entry level...
The internet(s) tell me that indeed Snow Peas do not care for high temperature. Despite that the peas being shown in the video I posted are more likely Snap Peas than Snow Peas, the methodology is...
While researching why the cost of Snow Peas is so high I came across this YouTube video that uses for the soundtrack a fiddle/mandolin tune I would love to work on. I realize I am most likely...
I am a mediocre player (at best) with a Washburn M118SWK. Working diligently (without a teacher) to try to improve right had tone production. Have made some progress, with the exception of the E...
Thank you all for taking the time to respond to my query. It is difficult at best (and no doubt foolhardy) to try to teach yourself both mandolin AND theory (no $$ for teachers). Your kind auspices...
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Found this on the Mandozine site. Have no experience whatsoever in position playing and would appreciate any suggestions as to how to interpret the highlighted notations.
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These are pac-rim Breedloves with 1 3/16th nut width and radiused board (no financial interest). Have never played one so I can not speak for quality, value, or ease of play. (Sales...
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Ran right out and bought it. Word to the wise (I missed it), audio content is NOT CD, but online (which is not as convenient to my way of thinking). Not to disparage, just a heads up. ...
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Thank you kindly one and all for the info on this technique. I have (of course) heard OBS many times, but the Berline clip somehow sounds a bit different to my untrained ear. Might there...
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Would appreciate any clue as to which of the fiddle shuffle patterns Byron Berline is playing here (beginning at 00:44 to about 00:58) as well as were one might look to find guidance on...
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Until recently I had the 118 (maple instead of mahogany + I'm a sucker for rope binding). Parted from it against my wishes due to financial necessity, but had it long enough (several...
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Where the problem arises is that at the point where the 1 1/8 inch zero fret was located, the neck is also of that width. Have made a new (non-zero) board that will correspond to...
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Don’t know if this has every happened to anyone else, but in light of threads read here about zero frets just thought I might provide some food for thought. Recently purchased an “as is”...
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Just FYI, the 1st gen Crossovers have laminate back and sides, while the 2015s are all solid. Kyle at the Mando Shop is reported to be quite knowledgable and should be able to guide you...
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Worked my way up from a blonde Kay through a Kentucky 250s, a Michael Kelly F, a 50's A-50 and Glenn #3 to what was for my "skill" set and playing comfort a really nice Washburn 118swk...
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Just wanted to say thank you and that your suggestions on wide nut mandolins for sale did not go un-remarked. Fear I was engaging in poetic license when I implied that if an instrument...
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Both actually. Ham handed so really appreciate extra space between pairs and a nice handful of neck (my technique really sucks). Guitars owned are late 50s Kays and Harmonys and there is...
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While I much prefer a 1 1/4" nut width (or at the very least 1 3/16") my experience is that there is a marke'd dearth of such available in the sub 1k market. Which has brought me here...
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Hat arrived in a most speedy fashion, thank you. Word of warning to any out there who might be follicly challenged though. The embroidery on the back of the peghead (inside the hat) is...
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It was with a glad heart that I read your replies yesterday. So much so that I could not immediately voice how much I very much appreciate your time, suggestions,and math (shudder) ...
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My "keeper" mandolin got carted away by the UPS man today. Not much compared to that of many who post here, but dear to my heart and more than adequate for my skills as a player. ...
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Thank you one and all for sharing your thoughts and ideas. For once I managed to plan ahead and left the bridge just slightly taller than strictly necessary, and this should give me some...
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I did a search through other "Red Henry Bridge" type-like posts, and although they were very interesting, none seemed to address the problem I am having at present.
Using a pre-cut...
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Thank you kindly for your advice and illustrations from your experience. Put her back together last night as closely approximating the original setup as I could. Intonation is fine, but...
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I play a Washburn M118sw (all solid F style) that is a 2nd. Bought it about two years ago and have been really very happy with it. This weekend I did the 3rd string change since purchase...