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Thanks for all the well wishes folks. I played a bit yesterday and found out that my caluses (sp?) were rather iffy. But it was neat to be pluckin again.

-Soupy1957

Cobbwebs galore, but I'm cleaning off the mandolin and starting over from scratch. Bought and sold a few of em in the past, but just one F-Style in my possession now.

Took myself to the Blues...

How come when I click on "Page 2" in this thread, .........it keeps taking me back to "Page 1" (lol)

-Soupy1957

I recall the first mandolin I ever bought. It was at that same local store. I asked if anyone knew how to play it, and could they play it for me. One guy kinda gave me a frown, and plunked out a...

It's been MY experience that it's all about WHERE you shop. The Guitar Center is one example of a store that prides themselves in allowing all their floor instruments to be played, but then again,...

Sen. Byrd knew a TON about the Constitution, and the History of it. I respected his knowledge and his charasmatic presence in the Senate. I will miss his oratories. RIP Sen. Byrd. In your honor,...

When Skaggs (or any other quality player) is playing like that, I have to remember to keep breathing while I'm listening.......lol. Songs like that, take my breath away.

-Soupy1957

P.S.: Am...

Just as an update, we are now 5 days from the "Bethany Jam".......if you are making plans to be here, as I know some of you are, feel free to contact me for any last minute needs or whatever.
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When I bought my MM-50 and brought it home, I didn't think it was much different in tone or quality than any other of my Pac-Rim instruments. I can't tell you that I'm experienced enough to be a...

I'm certain that "my" "LM-600-VS" is NOT a prototype, and indeed has a label. I too would've believed that you could have received help from: http://www.theloar.com/

-Soupy1957

Nice to meet you Don! I'm always glad to know another person who has a love for the mandolin. Thanks for being around!

-Soupy1957

The first mandolin I ever bought, had a flat fingerboard (although I didn't know it at the time, since I was completely new to the instrument).

Then I bought a Michael Kelly that HAD a radius'd...

When I bought the LM-600, it was after having been aware of the LM-500 for quite some time, but not buying one (a question of timing and money).

The 500 has been praised on some level in here and...

CelticDude: I'll be sending you an e-mail shortly, within the Café.
-Soupy1957

I went to Don's website and found an MP3 there of the song they did, AND the tabs (with Standard Notation as well), and had a great time yesterday, playing along and improvising!
I completely...

Here's another guy that's been off my radar, but when I see him in this video between the Dawg and Mr. Marshall, I figure he's gotta be worth noting:

Well that's a start, Jim........I could give you the names of the dozen others in just my immediate area alone, but it would be meaningless to you since you don't know them.

Having said...

"Milk Cow Blues" in "G"

-Soupy1957

"flat wounds" are VERY popular here in the low country. ESPECIALLY for Bluegrass.

-Soupy1957

Just curious if anyone has any previous experience with this product for learning:

http://www.musixnow.com/PLP%20mandolin.html

Was it helpful? A waste of time and money? .......

-Soupy1957

For the record: This morning I pulled the adjuster wheels off the Bridge pins, and reinstalled the bridge-n-saddle on the mando. The height is excellent now!! (and no buzz). I screwed down the...

Ray(T): Yes, it CAN be a pain.......so I embrace it. I get some music going on my PC (your particular choice of music of course), get Skype open, (or Paltalk, or whatever) and carry on a...

Rick (tri1937doc) I have sent you an e-mail response, within the Café vine.
-Soupy1957

Nberkmando: thanks........I ordered it this morning. Appreciate the info.

-Soupy1957

Forgive me if I asked this before, ..........I'm getting old........but are there classical pieces that have been re-written with Tabs?

I'd like to explore this avenue, and have no resources yet....