God bless Bob. I have an F5 he built. Unique arch. Very fine mandolin . :)
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God bless Bob. I have an F5 he built. Unique arch. Very fine mandolin . :)
I use a soldering iron in a vise
CHOP! Scratching is only a cheap sound effect, useful, but not a mainstay. And snap your wrist!
Sock rhythm is the standard rhythm for swing and classic jazz. It is composed of pairs downstrokes. The first stroke rings a little longer, and the second is a chop, so the downbeat and upbeat each...
I find that my mandolins sound like Gibsons, but I amshooting for that sound.
You have to get the weight and tap tuning right, like Gibson did it.
This is very sad news.
I think the gauze is to keep bugs and stain out.
What wonderful comments. For the new improvisor, I suggest playing a simple melody a little differently each time.
I have it somewhere, I think. I will see if I can find it.
I have been playing for many years, but I still like to practice the basic picking techniques like a beginner, only faster. Try just alternate picking on your open strings, one at a time. I find it...
I've played them. I like them.
I see you are in California. Go see Roger. Roger is a great resource, as is his partner, Ken. I'm on my 4th and 5th builds now, and they have been and continue to be great supporters of my...
So, did you get it fixed yet? What did it turn out to be?
Very curious.
Hi, Keith. You may have gotten the neck angle a little low on that mandolin. I have tried resetting necks, but it is not easy. I find it easier to just put a new neck on with the correct angle (6...
I'm not sure that understanding precedes remembering. Years ago, I learned 'Well You Needn't", by Monk by memory. I could only play it well one way. Over the years, I came to understand what Monk...
I agree with Ivan. When you hold the mandolin so that your right forearm is in line with the strings, the wrist is in the right position to flex properly. It is very difficult to change old habits,...
You got the joke, it appears. Now apply the idea to other keys and situations. The open shift note can be part of the scale or it can be a passing note. in G, the open A, D, or E can be used to...
I recently got a pair of F5 rim assemblies and necks from Keith Terry of Buckhorn Mandolins. The rims are right on target with my standard F5 plans. Keith's prices are very reasonable and he throws...
Building a mandolin is a challenge even from a kit. If you have never made a mando before and just want to have a good one, follow Barrangatan's advice and just buy one. If you want to become a...
We are having a campout this weekend, May 27, 28 and 29 at Bolado Park in Tres Pinos, near Hollister. This is a fun pickers' event. More info at www.hickstival.com
Try the D'andrea plecs- 1.5 mm. Elderly has them. You can get 4 dozen for the price of one Blue Chip.
Thank you for this wonderful information, Martin. Ich bin auch Deutsch (Halb). I do "Muss i denn" in my cowboy band. Americans know it as "Wooden Heart."
This clip is from country's Family Reunion on RFD TV, a fantastic series with stars of country and bluegrass. John Hartford does a great version of The Boys From North Carolina in this episode.
When I play jazz or swing rhythm, I usually play three note chords on the lower strings. There are a few simple chord forms that function in many different ways, e.g. Am7=C6, Eb6=Cm7. I try to have...
You need at least three mandolins if you are a bluegrasser. Two F-5's (one extra for when the other is in the shop). I think you also need a round hole Gibson for old timey stuff (preferably a...