I can vouch for the Dammann Mandocellos. Wonderful instrument made by some very talented folks. Sound quality is stunning. May run you a bit over budget though. Recommend checking them out if you’re...
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I can vouch for the Dammann Mandocellos. Wonderful instrument made by some very talented folks. Sound quality is stunning. May run you a bit over budget though. Recommend checking them out if you’re...
Just ran across this & I'd agree 1000%. I found my way to mandolin by first playing guitar for many years. I recall fighting through the Joe Pass Guitar Style book many years back, which is...
I found ArtistWorks a nice alternative to skype. Took Mike Marshall's lessons for a year. He can take a while to respond to your videos, although I found his guidance to be incredibly useful. Also...
I've tinkered a bit with the strap on my mandolin & see how having it a bit higher (perhaps not that high) is helpful as it offers greater freedom for my left hand on the fingerboard rather than also...
That one’s interesting. Same premise, he’s leaving his hands free and supporting the instrument otherwise.
Thanks. Interesting points. His position may be due to a shared mic, although I’ve noted many of the better players seating positions seem to emphasize getting the instrument up on the left leg at a...
Hey. I just saw Dawg and Del and outside of having a great time was struck by Grisman’s position when playing solos. He was using a loop strap and seemed to draw the instrument much higher up than...
There's also a quirky little place not far from you in Louisa called Cars, Guitars and more. I picked up a mandolin from them a few years ago. Best to call first to find out what they have in stock....
I'm just east of Charlottesville, in Palmyra (fluvanna county). I think there's a used mandolin shop in Richmond, although looking at his inventory, its probably not worth the trip (I haven't done...
I see that you're in Virginia. Whereabouts?
While not exactly the comparison that you're seeking... I own a GoldTone Octave Mandolin (OM-800). Once I got past some intonation issues (was related to torque bar adjustments), I found the sound to...
I'd agree whole heartedly. I have a three instrument hercules stand that works for mandolin, guitar, mandocello all quite well. Been very pleased & I'm sure that a mandolin with a toneguard would...
Thanks. I'll start with the clip on for the mandolin. I'm playing this weekend & will give it a go. The need for a guitar mount is longer term. Pretty good bet I'll find something by then. Thanks...
Very nice. From the looks of the mics using the clamps, I also have a nice Martin Guitar that I would prefer to not use pickups with. Sounds like a similar clamp could be used to switch between the...
I'd tried mics. They're fine in quieter venues. An absolute non-starter in noisy bars. I found myself trying to play louder to compensate. Definitely not happy with that results. Pickups on one...
Hi all,
I have a custom mandolin for which the LR Baggs pickup was way too noisy (lots of pick noise). Took it to a luthier, who suggested cardiod mics. From a brief internet scan, it looks like...
It’s really great & I’ve enjoyed meeting Ralph and Ray. Really talented nice folks. The instrument plays beautifully. Superb sound, fantastic intonation and clean response across the full spectrum...
Yes, I do. Absolutely love it. Have had it a month or so.
Beautiful instrument! Look forward to hearing it once complete!
That explains a lot! I have a cello, but had only tinkered a bit. With my mandocello, there’s definitely a need for support. Certainly want to refine the appropriate touch. I’m finding the...
Hi there,
That's very helpful. I'd taken some mandolin lessons from Mike on ArtistWorks & found his guidance to be immensely helpful. His feedback on posture and position made a huge difference....
Somewhat higher price point... you might find the Dammann Mandocello interesting. 5 courses cello + OM.
Their info is at:
https://www.mandocello.org/
I purchased one a few months back and...
Been working on playing a five course instrument. Scale is comparable to a guitar.
I’m curious: for a cello, recommended practice is to have thumb towards bottom of neck, guitar directly...
Agree 100%. So much is in the music! Figuring out what you want things to sound like is really valuable!
Thanks -- still curious about the materials that you selected. From what I could find, Nomex was initially developed as a flame retardant. How did you guys determine that it also made a good part of...