Is it fair to say that no matter how expensive the mandolin the amount of attack you put on the strings could create some buzz to the strings?
I pulled the mandolin out a couple of days ago, (yes...
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Is it fair to say that no matter how expensive the mandolin the amount of attack you put on the strings could create some buzz to the strings?
I pulled the mandolin out a couple of days ago, (yes...
The "Snark" brand (first time I heard of it was in the last couple of months, in here), is new to me. I did a cursory look-see and noted a few different colors and sizes.
I've owned a couple of...
At this stage in my life, not having to depend on having multiple instruments for performance, (even though admittedly I like having backups for even TOOTHPASTE), I have one guitar, one ukulele and...
As a guitar player for 50+ years, I’m trying to remember how hard it was in the beginning years, to be able to wrap my head around that statement. Not that it wasn’t true for him.
I CAN say that...
I’d like to rethink the whole concept of how tuning devices are designed, altogether!!
Whenever I’m faced with a choice like that, I ask myself, “what would my mother say?” Then I shake my head vigorously, and do what I want!!!!
Nothing “wrong” with starting on a musical journey with the mandolin at all.
Am I grateful however, that I learned my note scales on the piano first? Yes.
That is NOT to say that you can’t...
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So there I was, practicing a chosen song, to get rolling on re-starting my Mandolin life. I know the notes up and down a scale, (thanks to piano lessons) but CAN’T quickly transpose that information...
In any Forum that I have belonged to, I have noticed there is a certain regular repetitive
rotation to the topics involved, over the course of time. It’s just the nature of the beast is all.
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Ditto: not trying to say that there is anything wrong with a tone guard, just commenting on the fact it did add more weight. I could feel it’s presence. I’m not suggesting that it interfered with...
You know, it’s funny you should say that, because MY memory of using one, was the same. It seemed to work fine, in terms of what it was designed to do, but seemed to add enough weight to force a...
I recall a discussion somewhere, either here or in a Forum for guitars, in which there was a lot of emphasis put on the squeaking of strings. While I have no doubt that the construction of the...
Anyone still making wooden arm rests? Recommendations?
How about the Tone Guards for the backs of mandolins? I bought one for one of my Mando’s once; even did a couple of videos at the time,...
Not to change the thrust of the post too much but, I’ve had a couple of different tuners and I don’t think I’ve tried the Snark version. What are most folks buying these days, for tuners?
They certainly are expensive that is for sure!
D Addario strings have been really dependable over the years, and reasonably priced!!
Great stuff!! Thanks Mark.
Found some videos on YouTube by THIS guy, who seems to do a great job of breaking it down into simplified form:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zF6V3ove3ow
This particular tune Is a favorite of...
Paul I thought your idea of going to folkjam.org was a good one, so I went there and registered but I’m not sure that it’s working right. Might be a problem with the website.
“nfi” ????
“fi” ???
Thanks Mark; I’ll look into it.
some great ideas..........I'll explore. I'm in the Hartford area, and will be looking for group opportunities "in person."
As for the social clubs in here, I don't know how to access them.
As those of you know, who have been in here since about 2006, I have owned a number of mandolins. Nothing really special.......all mid-range instruments (price).
I had an outlet for my learning,...
If you can afford $1900 for a mandolin, then spending another $100.00 on a case won’t be any big deal for you.
Thanks. That must’ve been a bit of a dig, to find that information. I would’ve probably attempted to send an email to the manufacturer and ask THEM what they put on their Mando’s. What did you use as...