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1st - Japan
2nd - Blackberry Blossom
3rd - Whiskey Before Breakfast

In retrospect, Japan isn't the stereotypical "first song" but it sure was fun and I still love to play it so... :mandosmiley:

Once I tightened my screws like I was bolting on a motor mount. Not good. Learned that it is best to get them just tight enough. I have one tuning knob that lost the screw. It's been screwless...

I took the liberty of embedding it for you. No players but pictures.

The F scroll doesn't make a bit of difference in sound.

I liked this video.

Oh, I see you're new here. :popcorn:

With my Tone-Gard and McClung armrest I can hug my mando all I want without affecting it's tone and volume. I love it. And so does my mando! Thanks, Tony!

I use the backside of my key and pull to make them curl like ribbons. Nice and soft and won't pierce you

I'll just soldier on with my Breedlove. I've played a limited number of mandolins and even fewer high dollar ones. I really liked it when Danny Roberts let me play his Loar. Thanks, Danny!
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Banjo Ben https://www.youtube.com/user/BanjoBen1

Jim Richter https://www.youtube.com/user/JimRichter

John McGann ...

Thanks a lot, brother. Now you've given me BAS! :mad:

There is a well known local music store right down the block from me and it's called Fuller's Guitar. THe owner supports events, has donated money and instruments to the Texas State Picking...

I was thinking the same thing. It's a matter of perspective and position when you boil it down. A $30 supper doesn't make much of a dent when you make $100,000/yr but if you're only making $25,000...

Thank you Mandolin Cafe, it's team and all the members for coming together and creating a mandolin respite in my la vida loca. I have learned a great deal from my experience here.

Music shouldn't...

Did you catch that post of mine showing the Chris Henry movie Formlessness into Form? They talk about that and it made a lot of sense. It's also a process I had to suffer through. Learning my...

Even though I'm not the greatest, most traditional sounding mandolin player I love great mandolin players. traditionalists and non-traditionalists. My BL FF has a mixed/modern sound and get...

I watched the first part today and thought it was great.

I think the naming was both cheesy and thumbs it's nose at tradition and clever. I wouldn't have done that but Greg Rich is laughing all the way to the bank. Not that it excuses his behavior but...

There is a nice taper and I never notice it.

Breedlove is really nice especially if you like wide nuts.

Either oval or F hole will suit you but you need to play a few and pick which one is best to your taste. I like f-holes because the sound is crisper and three's more bite to it. Oval are more...

The guy who dropped his card in my shirt pocket midway during my break while saying, "this isn't for you but maybe the oter guys might could use me. He was a music teacher. Ugh! He had a point...

I once kept strings on for 5 months (Elixir's) and thought they sounded great until I changed them and realized they were past their prime. Also, it's not about how many months they're on the mando...

One of my favorites.

You're right about Kelly's memory. He surprised me more than once with his recall. And as far as throwing jam into overdrive, there was no one better than Kelly. His knack for entertaining and...