My SOS mandolin has developed an odd problem. After years of flawless performance, the E string is acting strangely. When I fret the E string at the 7th, 8th, and 9th frets, the string seems to be...
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My SOS mandolin has developed an odd problem. After years of flawless performance, the E string is acting strangely. When I fret the E string at the 7th, 8th, and 9th frets, the string seems to be...
Thought I had replied. There is a Fylde Octave for $1,500 in the classifieds right now. Don't know where you are. It is in Canada.
Sorry to not respond. I have been shirking computer time. Thanks for the feedback. I guess a need to get some light GHS strings and see how it plays.
I find the process of adding pictures a bit confusing, but I did manage a couple more. I will check out that GHS set, thanks. The bridge is definitely warped. I was hoping someone might recognize the...
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My brother-in-law gave me a Luigi Ricca Mandolin. From the catalog that Jim Garber posted, I believe it is the Style 4 1/2. My brother-in-law says that it was once restored but it needs work. The...
Thanks for the input. I have decided to go with the Allen MR-2 tailpiece. It takes either loop end or ball end strings so once I use up my supply of loop end strings, I can switch and avoid the...
I am thinking of replacing the tailpiece on my Stephen Owsley Smith mandolin. The one it has now is not the original tailpiece and is not very attractive. I like the look of the Ashton Bailey and...
Turned it on, watched for a few seconds and turned it off.
There are many good instrument makers and everyone has their favorite. You should take a look at Herb Taylor whose reputation seems to be getting better and better as more folks discover his...
I assume the cost is lower than a lot of similar type books because the audio is online. I like that approach. I have not bought a copy yet. Does anyone know if you can download the audio, or do you...
Just in time for the holidays and your list for Santa comes a book that is perfect for the bouzouki players among us. The new Hal Leonard book has been written by Roger Landes. Here is the link.
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I had a mandola that I tuned DAEA. Same as a GDAD zouk with a capo at the 7th fret. Great for playing melody using mandolin fingering without having to reach down the neck for the high notes.
My first zouk was a Petersen and it was quite nice. I have seen other instruments Bill made that I did not like. If you are buying directly from him, he will work with you to be sure that you get an...
http://www.herbtaylor.com/instruments/
Owned and cherished, although it currently suffers from a case of banjo envy.
Have not been watching these forums lately, and just found this thread. As to when mandolin came into Irish music, I refer to this quote:
"Capt. Francis O'Neill refers to the mandolin in his...
But what makes Weston, Missouri important in history as far as this forum goes is that it was the site of the first and second ZoukFest which were held at said O'Malley's pub. Thanks to none other...
Luke Plumb
Roger Landes
Go for a Petersen (not Peterson, btw). If you order from Bill, he will stand behind the instrument and if you don't like the one you get, he will replace it.
Or, if you can spend more, order...
Check out Herb Taylor in Denver, Graham McDonald in Australia, Bill Bussman in New Mexico, Davy Stuart in New Zealand. They all make nice instuments that are way below Sobell in price. Bill...
You can have Trip Advisor notify you periodically about fare prices for a particular place. They monitor several different fare websites, so it is a handy way to save time. I did it recently for...
There is still time to register early and get a tuition discount.
Just a reminder. There is still time to register early and get a tuition discount.
Registration is open for the ZoukFest Traditional Irish Music Weekend, and it is going to be quite a weekend. Dates are June 7-10 at the Santa Fe University of Art and Design in Santa Fe, New Mexico....