For what it's worth...
I play a Baroque viola, tenor banjo, mandola and cigar box tenor guitar. All in alto clef and all are tuned cgda. If you had such a selection to choose from, it would...
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For what it's worth...
I play a Baroque viola, tenor banjo, mandola and cigar box tenor guitar. All in alto clef and all are tuned cgda. If you had such a selection to choose from, it would...
Jim et al,
Having bought several miscellaneous instruments thru ShopGoodwill, I can say that they severly overpack any instrument. It would be nigh impossible for a package to come damaged. ...
'Having looked at and listened to many mandolin orchestras on Utube, the combinations of mandolin-family instruments seem endless. Was there a generic 'set' group or was it a matter of whoever...
I am learning viola, in the alto clef of course, and when I got my tenor guitar, tenor banjo and mandola, I just reused my beginner/intermediate lesson books for viola to learn those instruments. ...
Would it be possible to take an ordinary 4-string bass guitar, change the strings and have a mandocello? Or perhaps even a bass mandolin? Would the frets be in tune or is this just a wacky,...
Dobrek:
It's not a big deal for me. I also play (or am learning to play) a mandolin. MY fingers don't seem to notice that there are only four strings. Your fingers may feel differently.
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If you don't mind doing it for yourself, moongazermusic.com has electric mandola kits that list a choice of 16 or 16 1/2 inch scale length. Just contact Tom at Moongazer to see what else he can...
I am ready to make a purchase of an 18" (scale length) mandola or a 23" (s. l.) tenor guitar. I play a viola, somewhat poorly at present but I'm learning, and find the finger stretch to be just...
Thank you all for the expert opinions, references and utube clips. And to think, I've been holding on to this question for weeks because I thought it was to dumb a question to ask. Thank you very...
I have just gone thru over 300 posts on the forum and a few select mandolin websites and have come to the conclusion that noone finger picks a mandolin. How 'bout a mandola, octave mandolin or a...
I'd have never thought to look to the ukulele for an answer. Thanks a bunch, guys.
germano
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Is there such a thing as a soft pick? A truly soft pick perhaps made of felt or softer rubber?
The reason being that I have a 3-11 shift (your 9-5), 5 days a week--thu thru mon. I have altered...
Can anyone tell me where the 'viol' in the name comes from?
I also play viol (not very, very well, I'm afraid) and it doesn't look or sound anything like this instrument. I play a consort bass...
I check out the Lark Street site but I don't understand the reference to 'size 5'? I know that 0 thru 0000 refers to the depth of the body but what does the 5 refer to? Newbie here. Gorgeous...
Thank you Jacob for exactly the review I was hoping for. Today, I experienced both 40 and 18 at the same shop and could compare. You are perfectly correct about the treble/bass tones. For MY money...
I've had a chance to see and hear current issue and vintage Parlor Guitars (6-string). Has anyone, at any time, produced a parlor tenor guitar? 4-string, 5-string, resonator, wood, laminate, old,...
Thank you, FloridaCracker but perhaps I'm too different from the usual mix of internet shoppers. I have my rules and some 'stores' have theirs.
I buy practically everything, short of tp, via web....
Speaking of Lyre and bowlbacks, here are one of each currently available at a price point that I feel is too high. Just scroll down a ways to see both entries. I have purchased quite a few...
Thank you Allen.
I am in awe of the vast knowledge base of this forum. And let's not forget the recommendations that are prompt and spot-on.
Thank you.
germano
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I've about given up on getting a vintage TG (in my price range). Every lead I've tried on the web has resulted in a "sorry, we sold that months/years ago. Therefore I'm going to have to go the...
No matter where I look, I can't find a vintage bowlback mandola. I play the viola and it would be a natural slide-sidewase instrument for me to take up. Any ideas where I might find such an animal?...
One last question before I turn half my heart and soul to the tenor guitar. The other half will remain with my Baroque viola.
Has anyone experimented with nylon (Classical) or gut (Baroque)...
New to the TG. 'Coming from the viola, of all things. Same string names, same musical compass, sounds similar when plucked...
Question: Is the TG versitile in the sense that it can be picked...
'New to the mandolin but I do play a (Baroque) viola, poorly and newly but it's my current fave. I will be getting a free, from a friend who's father passed away, a-style mando to learn on but since...