Kinda looks like a flattop to me. I guess without a date of when the photo was taken we can't be sure. If Bill is in his early twenties in the photo...
I picked up my first mando the other day. Kentucky 606, F style. The local music store I picked it up from offers lessons (I have not signed up yet,...
Finally got around to installing this. Holes lined up perfectly, had to replace one of the mounting screws as it was stripped out, but no big deal. ...
Got it - this one must be the "octave mandolin" version after all that they just label as a bouzouki. Not like there's a gigantic difference in those...
Does it run through an amp or audio interface without issues? Having two tuners fail makes me wonder if the problem is with the pickup itself instead...
I'm a lefty too and have always played mandolin like a righty. I close my eyes and plunk out tunes by ear. Embellishments and improvization will come...
This is another tune that I have never heard, only seen written down, and also another in my "give us a tune" solo repertoire. The campanelas effect...