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I agree with what Allen stated. I had a Sigma at one point and really liked it. But I would consider it a mandolin to start with, not one to move to. You have your 'start with' mandolin and seem...

Hi BlindBard,

I like Thomastiks, but prefer (especially for the money) JazzMando JM11. The JM11s are great sounding and feeling, last a really long time and are from JazzMando.com which means you...

Hey Kristopher (Dusty),

I have two really good mandolin instructors to recommend, one in Philadelphia and the other in very near-by NJ. If you're interested, drop me a PM and I'll put you in...

I think I must live in the wrong location. This sounds like a lot of fun!

Hi Vannillamandolin,

Here's my suggestion, which ties in nicely with Bart McNeil's suggestion above. I think it's good to purchase a decent mandolin to learn on, and perhaps one you will want to...

Hi Cecily,

I had a cat for many years who loved my piano. He'd lay down under it (it's a grand) whenever I played, and if I skipped a day or so, he'd bug me to play for him. He eventually passed...

Gorgeous, Marty. Wonderful job. Keep letting your creativity take you wherever it will. There's no telling what you will ultimately make, and I think we're all having lots of fun watching for what...

Hi Vannillamandolin,

If you do think about going with a U.S.-based luthier, how much would it cost to get the mandolin imported and shipped to your location in South Africa? Is that a...

Hello Kyle,

Congratulations on your new Weber! As you know, they sure are great instruments. Sounds like you found a terrific dealer, too. Post a picture or even a video when you get a chance. ...

How about shortening this suggestion to Cookin' Possum

Be sure and let us know what you decide. I'm not sure why, but the suspense is agonizing.

I am sorry that I did not pay attention to the OP's location or state my opinion more clearly. My point is that if we want great music shops to exist wherever we happen to live, we must support...

I'm in full agreement with this comment. In addition to the good setup you'll get, you will also be helping to ensure the survival of a business that provides necessary services to the...

I have never minded changing strings, even alone, but it's a shame I don't live near you. This sounds like a really good time.:grin:

Congratulations on your new Weber. It's a beauty! I sure love my Webers and I hope you will be as happy with yours.

Best wishes, Bob

I agree!

Hi afhusband,

My Weber OM has a Brekke bridge on it. I can't say whether it would sound better or worse with another bridge because I am so happy with it as it is, that I'm not about to change...

I might be mistaken, but didn't Vern Brekke post in another thread recently that he will be selling Weber's Brekke bridges directly in the very near future? For newbees who might not know, Vern is...

If this had been done to one of my instruments, my wrath would know no bounds!:mad:

Thanks for posting this picture. You may have saved other mandolins from a similar fate. I'm thinking about...

He sure has you trained!:grin:

Two of my three cats like my mandolin, but the third loves it. He comes running to sit with me when I play. That actually encourages me to play longer, because I like his company.

Your cat is...

Nice job! Congratulations on seeing it all the way through. Maybe you see the defects, but I sure see a nice looking mandolin!

Nope, not one for me!

Beautiful. The ornate ones can be a bit much, but this one seems somehow more tasteful that some of the others. Who wouldn't want to own a beauty like this? I'd probably look at it as much as I'd...

Wow, wow, wow. That's about all I can say. Wow.