Might also want to consider a vintage Gibson A-50 too. They are reasonably priced. It seems like they are the only Gibsons that can be had for around 1k give or take a hundred. As far as tone I've...
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Might also want to consider a vintage Gibson A-50 too. They are reasonably priced. It seems like they are the only Gibsons that can be had for around 1k give or take a hundred. As far as tone I've...
Cheryl, my 12 year old who has the same poster on her wall started asking me to show her how to play an old Kay guitar that I have had hanging around for a couple of months. Now that is a truly...
Wow, Jeff. You weren't kidding. Very nice piece.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-sEPkX9rbg
Such a fine musician. Such a loss. Thoughts and prayers for his family.
David, that's really cool.
Thanks for the info. "Oud" does sound like "Lute" now that you mention it.
World music mandolin and oud question here...
Recently came across the Oud music of Iraqi ex-pat, Rahim Al-Haj. His playing is amazing and beautiful. One cannot help but to notice the similarity...
Hannah, there was a wonderful thread on getting better as a musician some time back. It features a video of Ira Glass from "This American Life". As your getting started it would be well worth your...
Thanks for posting Dave. You must be giddy from such a find. Did you play it? Surely you did! Who could resist?
play more like Butch!
Hi Chris, what year is your A50? I have a '49 that I absolutely love. Such incredible sound.
I have the original case for mine. However, when I first got it I toyed with the idea of getting a...
I have a 9 year old that picks up my mandolin every once in a while and asks me to show him things. I see Mel Bay has a kids friendly book and dvd for beginner's mandolin. And I may just get that. ...
I'm in central Iowa. It was a good experience for me. I'm glad I finally did it. Wish I had done it several years ago. Look forward to meeting you next year FarmerJones! Dave, I think you're...
Hey David, glad you saw this! Yes, that was me with the old A-50 and cool case. It's beginning to lose its musty smell now too. I placed 2nd to your 1st. Though truth be told I'm not sure why we...
Met some great pickers at the Iowa State Fair Mandolin contest this past August. Hoo boy was I nervous getting up in front of all of those people. Can only imagine how unnerving it must be to play...
Happy Birthday Butch! I'll throw in a Butch cd in the player in honor of your day. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Sinclair.
I bought a MM Phantom and enjoyed it. However, it couldn't touch my Gibson A-50. Save a little more and get a deal on a used Gibson F-9 or Breedlove FF.
Not exactly sure where I would move but it would have to be:
A cabin on a hill
overlooking the mill
and the green valleys down below
and the hills would be green as far as I could see
the...
The accordion orchestra would have replaced the mandolin orchestra? Lloyd Loar would have invented an awesome accordion? Bill Monroe would have invented accordiongrass? Les Paul would have...
Lots of good advice here. I can relate to your situation I had MM Phantom of the Opry and loved it until I had the opportunity to buy a 1949 A50 for 1k. Couldn't be happier with the purchase. Keep...
Scott, please change my name tpeter to Tim Peter. Thank you.
Love me Tender
http://www.cowboylyrics.com/tabs/presley-elvis/love-me-tender2-2819.html
some tricky chord work, but such a beautiful song.
Chordbanger,
I'm with the "find another jam" crowd. Are there a few pickers in that jam that you trust? Might be a good place in starting a new private jam. Sorry that you are going through...
Just wanted to report how much I am really enjoying this A-50! It is positively wonderful. It is loud. And its tone is totally vintage "Gibson". I'm playing more than ever, because it's just so...
I'm one of those who both loves Ira Glass' program and sometimes find his stuff annoying. This, however, is gold. Well worth the time to watch. Thanks for posting this. Very encouraging....
Barry, wishing you a quick recovery. I will remember you in my thoughts and prayers. Wish I could afford one of your fine instruments. Get well soon.