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Seems focused on the Chicago area, which is cool because there is a great music community there. I like Chicago, mandolin, enthusiasm, and I like community, so what's not to like? There are plenty...

Wolfmanbob, at some point it's possible things may have changed, but mine was made in Korea, not China. Regardless of where they are made however, I'd definitely agree with Ivan, IF you get one, you...

I have one (since 06 maybe?), it's now my "back up" mandolin I suppose. MKs vary in quality quite considerably from what I've heard and read so keep in mind that everything I am about to write...

I started by myself then quickly found some local lessons to make sure I was on the right track. That was a key decision that really paid off. Then I basically just soaked up any opportunity to...

There is a huge instrument sales area next to Insadong, right by Jongro 3ga. Think Yongsan IPark, but instruments instead of electronics. You can get there on the metro line 5, pretty much straight...

Please pardon the audio quality (and playing) but I have finally attached a short clip. Norman and Nancy, by Sam Bush I believe. Still can't do the mandolin justice, but I certainly enjoy trying!...

I just thought I'd drop and update to my last post. I can't believe it's been about 3 years since I picked up my Brentrup. Since then I'd say the sound has really matured, it's definitely rich and...

Wow thanks for the responses! John, it is indeed plastic binding. From my inspection I suspect it is either the finish sinking as Big Joe suggests, and/or the binding shrinking. My primarily...

Hi everyone, I have a question I hope some of you builders can help me with. I have a hand made varnished F5 that was finished in 2009, and today after playing I noticed a small "seam" has appeared...

Not sure exactly but I've seen pictures of an old Gibson A lefty, and a lefty F4 as I recall. There's an old thread about lefty mandolins that might be useful.

Nice work, I enjoyed that, thanks for sharing!

Nice! I like the whitetop look.

Wow, that was great!

I'll be there by the end of the month. Any other pickers in South Korea, particularly in Seoul, PM me!

I don't think I ever get tired of seeing people who do what they love, and love what they do. Thanks for sharing the video.

Ricky Skaggs has so much music, threads like this give me things to look for, thanks! I don't know if I'm knowledgeable enough to give you three, but besides a couple that have been mentioned I also...

Very cool, keep us updated as it opens up.

Sweet! I've always liked the look of those, and the Weber sound. Congratulations.

Nice, I enjoyed that, love me some Nine Pound Hammer!

Regardless of carrier, I like this story, picturing a mandolin strapped into a seat like a person makes me smile.

YES! Congrats Hans and Ken!

Awesome, what a fun time!

I have the Todd Collin's book but never use it. While it's probably okay for learning the melody of the tunes, they really are not in the "Monroe style." The intro of the book mentions that it...

Yes, I do and it just takes some practice. I don't know that there are any specific exercises to speed it up other than to play regularly and get familiar with the neck and fret locations. It will...

That is a really nice looking lefty!