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I like when different folk instruments are added to the basic BM sound. You guys have a bigger tolerance for it in your part of the world. A band like Turisas can play to 10,000 people there, and...

Mine came with a Travelite from Mando Store. They did the set-up as well, was playable out of the case when I received it. After first string change, I had it checked out, all was well.

I too have the 315, very happy with it. The only upgrades I've done so far have been a cast tailpiece and Grover tuners. Next will be an armrest.

I already have the case, so that's probably where...

For Christmas... I got a little feeling back! Whilst helping my kids prepare costumes for Halloween, I damn near sheared the top of my left index finger off with a camping knife. The laceration was...

People tend to be very passionate about the tradition, but to a larger extent, about the music.

It's like wine. The classic notion of a fine aged wine is desirable and valuable, and to those "in...

Len, is that Sunday jam a regular event? I live in Dunedin.

I have a friend that is my age, mid-40's, and is a lifetime country fan, listens to whatever is on country radio. I recently sat him down and played him Sturgill Simpson and Jason Isbell, he said it...

I started playing in June of 2014. I spent hours in front of a bunch of online and YouTube lessons, learned quite a bit. Got a bunch of 2-finger and a few 3-finger chords working, could run a few...

Please change mine to John O'Brien. Many Thanks!

Looking back over the last 12 months is there a mandolin-related record or two that sat at the table and made itself family?

I'm a big fan of Greensky, and their 2014 offering, If Sorrows Swim...

Brian just helped me last week with my Eastman, great experience. I asked if they had any B-stock or blems, got a great deal. There was a tiny bit of marking where the bridge moved during setup....

Agreed. I love the satin old/distressed look, feels great, and sounds like a dream.

Santa drives a FedEx truck and looks a little like Vanilla Ice.

I've improved in my playing to a level that I was ready to step up out of the basement and play a better quality instrument.
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That's great, really enjoyed it. I may try to play along later when I'm practicing. Thanks for sharing.

I found this great instruction record from 1977 by Michael Holmes. "Mandolin Instruction: Old Time, Country, and Fiddle"
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I found a Grover Clip On Tuner at a local store, was going to get a Snark, but the clerk, a friend, suggested I try the Grover. I've tried others since, but like the Grover the best.
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I was debating about throwing my hat into the ring on this one, but here goes...

I purchased my first mandolin in June, an entry level A with a pickup. Sitting around the fire one night I was...

I've been picking away at Fisher's Hornpipe for a few weeks now, got the first section down, finally locked myself away in my studio last night to hammer out the last section. At one point, I dragged...

Funny that you mention this. I played a lot this weekend, even acquired a second mandolin on Sunday. I played a ton. I'm right handed, but for some reason, I tried to use my left hand to operate my...

Nice. Brad Laird. I'm a new player, and have spent a ton of time with your videos. Thanks for the kick start! I enjoy and appreciate your work.

As a new player, I am building up the strength and dexterity in my left hand fingers, and notice that my wedding ring now fits a lot looser. I hope that's not a bad sign. I will tell you that after...

Attended my first Jam this past weekend (what a great experience!), ordered my fakebooks, listening to plenty of fiddle tunes and standards, gearing up for the next one, and will certainly be...

The new Greensky Bluegrass record "If Sorrows Swim" was issued Tueday. A phenomenal mix of roots and exploration, all wrapped-up in well-crafted songs. Paul Hoffman continues to be one of my favorite...

Right in my wheelhouse for sure. My favorite is picking by the firepit with a Magic Hat #9, although, now that Fat Tire is available in the south, it's catching up. Since Suwannee Springfest, I'm...

I walked out of my room a few weeks ago, strumming my mando (an Ibanez A with a pickup), when my wife's friend says "Oh, is that a new ukelele?", which is funny, considering she had given me a...