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I've been tinkering with the mandolin for some time and have played guitar for many years (classical, jazz, rock). I very recently started working my want through Marilynn Mair's "The complete...

wow! I can see how this can get fairly silly. I'd think that, in the end, all of this is simply a function of what dynamics and tone best fit the music one wants to create.

The thought of a...

Thanks everyone for the comments/feedback. I'd run across that comment and found it to be somewhat out of the blue. I can see how striking one string could result in a softer sound. The second string...

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I may have gotten myself in a spot where I'm trying to take direction from too many sources (or misinterpreting).

I just took Dan Miller & Tim May's workshop on technique, where they spent...

Very nice!

Haha! Everyone's taste in music can be a bit different. Thanks for the pointer to the demo. That helps in walking through the general product & software package. It definitely beats the old Sony...

Jeff, Bill,

Thanks very much for the pointer to the book, "the complete mandolinist" I've just ordered a copy. That looks like the type of guidance I was hoping to find.

That's very helpful! I think I'll start with the Presonus rig & take it from there. It looks like the features of the Artist SW are quite good, and should I need / want to cut mp3s, I can always...

I'm looking for something that would work well with both acoustic & electric (guitar, bass, synth) instruments & my laptop. The following looked interesting:...

I'll have to get a decent mic & recording setup. Once I've done that, I'll post something.

The thing in the lower right f-hole is a damp-it, which was helpful during the winter while things got...

I actually never met him, have only exchanged some emails (that was very recently). I believe that he (Craig, not Carl, my goof) was actually answering my queries. If you'd like to reach him, the...

Interesting. Given that this is the first nice mandolin that I've owned played, I'm somewhat hard pressed to be able to comment regarding the sound. I'd imagine that it could have some impact on the...

Jim: thanks! Pictures are easy, unfortunately, mp3s not quite yet. I don't have a decent home recording capability (that's on the list). Some more photos:

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I'm playing a fair bit of mandolin. Also play guitar. Anyone interested in getting together?

Mike

I'll post a few more shots once I get a moment. The luthier is Carl Pederson & I think he's been more focused on building innovative guitars more recently. His website is...

Picked this up at Rudy's in New York ~1998. I absolutely love the craftsmanship & finally tracked down the luthier that made it. I love the instrument, both for its appearance and sound.

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Thanks all! As far as my tastes in music: they go all over the place. Ultimately, I am interested in developing sufficient skill with the instrument to be able to play as many genres as possible....

Thanks everyone. I'll take a look at your recommendations. My brain says lay off of the wrist on the bridge, but my wrist says nooo! Something to practice! I'm very happy to have run across this...

I'm coming to the mandolin after many years as a guitar player. In poking around the internet, I seem to have come across a few different points on right hand technique. I'm curious about people's...

I've been learning the mandolin on and off for several years (I get busy, then find myself drawn back to it). I come to it after having spent many years playing the guitar (classical, jazz, and...