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Bass players, they're all the same. Might be time for a new toy boy and an upgrade?

If making money at a gig is something you really want to do and are having a hard time finding good venues. Hire a hall, church, community center. Charge an entrance fee, publicise it like crazy....

What is interesting is in a lot of ways we, musicians, have caused our own problems. So many people are willing to play for free or for tips, this has created an attitude where venues think they're...

Change the band name to "tip the band"

Thankyou all for taking the time to reply. I can see why and agree with some of the arguements. My first mandolin was inexpensive a Loar LM400 , problem is I'm already thinking upgrade and had a...

Been a guitar player for 40+ years, treated myself to a nice stable of quality instruments designed for my style of playing.
I recently acquired my first mandolin and have been studying brands,...

I recently kicked a salesman out of my office, during "my" time because he answered his cell and started talking to someone else. What I found amazing was he had , or appeared to have no...

I've played guitar for most of my life, started when I was 8 and I'm in my 50's now. It's been a wonderful part of my life and has caused many adventures and great friendships.
Over the years I've...

Bet your flutes worth more than that, check the value carefully....

I would think a little about how you learn best. Some like to be guided, some like to listen, some like to learn the details , some like to watch. Having established your learning personality you can...

both were super and very inventive.

I recently decided to learn the Mandolin and ordered my first instrument from Mandolin Hut.
Unfortunately the instrument had taken a hit in transit, I thought it was not damaged but the bridge was...

I guess everyone has a different definition of the word " jam " to me jamming IS improvisation. If you want to play a song to a agreed standard form that's performance, not jamming.
Bear in mind...

100% of all reported cases of life proved fatal.......we should have avoided life at all costs and then we wouldn't have all got into this mess, personally I blame my parents.
Looking at my fingers...

Allen, thanks for your reply, so you're more or less saying the same visual clues you use to check a guitar will apply to a mandolin?

I'm sure this question has been asked before, but my searches turned up nothing relevant.
As a guitar player I know looking at the neck and belly of the guitar ( below the bridge ) you can see if...

Thank you everyone for the welcome.

Sorry I just saw where you are on your avatar....

Star Prairie. On the West side of the state.....you?

Been lurking for a little while but just registered.
After 40+ years of guitar and dobro playing I decided to add Mandolin to the mix. My first instrument ( a cheapy ) is in the mail and expected...