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Today, 4:49am

steve in tampa replied to a thread New player - Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

My first mandolin was a kay pawnshop find that my guitar playing wife a guitar player gave me boatloads of crap over buying because I did not know...

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Today, 4:45am

steve in tampa replied to a thread Do great looking mandolins have to sound better? in General Mandolin Discussions

A mandolin as a piece of art is a beautiful thing, eclipsed only by the art that one can make with it.

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Jan-25-2021, 4:46am

steve in tampa replied to a thread New player - Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The Big Muddy is your best option in the long run. It will play and sound well, and retain resale value. It is American made.

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Jan-25-2021, 4:43am

steve in tampa replied to a thread A vs. F in Equipment

I always play standing and I prefer the way the F style hangs on the strap and my arm is not touching the strap. I do have a Weber Hyalite I like...

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Jan-23-2021, 4:23pm

steve in tampa replied to a thread Do great looking mandolins have to sound better? in General Mandolin Discussions

Had 3 different Gibson F9s. Each had its own characteristics. My favorite mandolin is all beat up but plays and sounds fantastic. They are all pretty...

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Jan-21-2021, 3:46pm

steve in tampa replied to a thread Possible Transition from Light to Medium Strings in Equipment

Heavier strings with a lighter touch can be rewarding.

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Jan-20-2021, 5:52am

steve in tampa replied to a thread Eastwood Mandocaster - bad string level balance in Equipment

This one: https://www.seymourduncan.com/single-product/antiquity-mandolin

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Jan-20-2021, 5:51am

steve in tampa replied to a thread which DI box for myers pickup in Equipment

Anything that will give you 20+dB clean line level boost will improve the amplified sound

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Jan-19-2021, 5:06am

steve in tampa replied to a thread Amplified playing and effects in Equipment

Had good luck with first using a good pre amp like a Red Eye or Fishman, then Pigtronix compressor, and the amp's reverb. You amp will make a big...

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Jan-19-2021, 4:59am

steve in tampa replied to a thread Eastwood Mandocaster--low volume E course in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The advice to adjust the pickup is probably your best solution. Make sure you are using steel electric mandolin strings as opposed to bronze. the...

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Jan-14-2021, 6:10pm

steve in tampa replied to a thread more accurate clip on tuner than Snark? in Equipment

Best one I have found

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Jan-12-2021, 5:14am

steve in tampa replied to a thread Differences between Eastwood Mandostag and Godin A8 in General Mandolin Discussions

I have an Eastwood Mandocaster and it is OK for a cheap instrument. I have other electric mandolins that i like much better. My favorite being a one...

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Jan-09-2021, 7:24am

steve in tampa replied to a thread Favorite Metronome in Equipment

That is the one I use. I also use a drum machine. Very important tool for building speed. PLay your scales and increase the speed on the metronome as...

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Jan-04-2021, 4:45am

steve in tampa replied to a thread Confusing Michael Kelly label. in General Mandolin Discussions

A second should have a B stamped on the back of the headstock.

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Dec-30-2020, 1:06pm

steve in tampa replied to a thread Eastman MD614 vs. Kentucky KM670 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

That helps. I am leaning towards the Kentucky.

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