There are a number of groups that have hardanger and nyckelharpa. Rydvall Jmelva have 3 CDs out. And it appears there are a few other groups that do...
Thanks to having a bit of money in my PayPal account, was able to convince the wife that I could splurge on a Strad-O-Lin. Found this one on Reverb....
Always a good way to go. Am similar with the tuner and extra picks (and batteries). On guitar I add bridge pins and capo to the case, too. Just have...
Even precautions might backfire. Yesterday played at a nursing home. Was switching between guitar and mandolin. After tuning both instruments went to...
Just wanted to add, Don Young, the founder of the 2nd iteration of National Reso-phonic Guitars, designed the RM-1 and developed those mandolins. He...
Not sure. But there are a number of bands where the fiddler and/or the guitar player switch to mandolin for some tunes. For the last couple of years...
Agree. Probably the reason I got fixated on it was the guitar looks like his D-28 with the bound fretboard and enlarged soundhole. However, it's more...
Have a little ceramic bowl made for Taylor Guitars where my BC picks sit when not in use. Otherwise, they go either in the strings (if I'm playing a...
Would also suggest going and trying out other mandolins. You may fall in love with what you see and play. Or you may not. Depending on the music you...
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