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Ryan Donahue
Jul-13-2018, 9:23pm
Well, after a long while of lurking I decided to call up the folks at Gryphon Strings and purchase this beauty. It looks like I will be able to start actively participating in the discussions around here. I'll try not to bring down the collective IQ too much but no promises. ;)

I've got myself a metronome, a few good albums, Jack Tottle's Bluegrass Mandolin book and Mike Marshall's Fundamentals DVD, oh and while I before the credit card completely melted I order one Blue Chip CT55 pick. I also have a copy of Rob Meldrum's setup book in case I need to do any adjustments. I suppose I don't have any more excuses now. Time to get to work. :mandosmiley:

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/842/29523733408_5218ebd182_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LYURmm)Eastman MD-315 (https://flic.kr/p/LYURmm)
by Ryan_D (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rdonahue/), on Flickr
F-2 Dave
Jul-13-2018, 10:30pm
Sounds like you're serious. Great looking mandolin. Best of luck to you.
AaronVW
Jul-14-2018, 12:58am
That Mando looks great! And anything with Dawg playing is more than a good start. Just in case you missed all the publicity on the homepage, the song a week social group is a great resource. Half the tunes I know are because of that group... Welcome!
Willem
Jul-14-2018, 2:08am
Welcome! I own that disc and play along regularly!
mandolin tony
Jul-14-2018, 5:16am
welcome aboard, very nice looking mandolin. look at the top, the grain is a joy to the eyes.
Mando Mort
Jul-14-2018, 6:27am
Welcome and congratulations! Nice Eastman mando and I see you like Jerry too...
Denny Gies
Jul-14-2018, 8:06am
Welcome to our wild, wacky world. You are in for a lot of fun, frustration, sore fingers and joy. Good luck.
Paul Busman
Jul-14-2018, 8:24am
Welcome! I like the understated look of your mandolin. You're in for a lot of fun.
Dogrich
Jul-14-2018, 8:29am
Great looking mandolin!

You've got the gear, now start building the chops!
Ryan Donahue
Jul-15-2018, 8:44am
Thanks all. I'm quite excited. As Dogrich said, now to start building the chops.
Doc Ivory
Jul-15-2018, 8:52am
Nice mandolin!

Sounds like you have all the bases covered for success, have fun learning and playing.
MikeZito
Jul-15-2018, 9:25am
That mandolin is a BEAUTY - nice score!

Play, learn, enjoy and keep us posted!
Charles E.
Jul-15-2018, 9:51am
You chose a really good to start your journey, enjoy!
Br1ck
Jul-15-2018, 11:53am
Solid first mandolin choice for both the mandolin and the store.
lflngpicker
Jul-16-2018, 8:32pm
That's a great looking F5 mandolin! Thanks for the photo.