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NDO replied to a discussion Moving from 2 to 3 Finger Chords in group Newbies

Sherry, I’m the most beginnerest of the bunch here so my input is probably not as valuable as most... but most of the songs where I play a lot of D7...

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Yesterday, 10:18am

NDO replied to a thread E strings unraveling in General Mandolin Discussions

Has anybody tried a drop of super glue on the twisted part next to the loop?

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Feb-24-2021, 4:56pm

NDO replied to a discussion Thinking about starting on the mandolin in group Newbies

If you have any interest in an oval hole, this one in the classifieds looks like a good deal. I’m actually tempted to grab it so I can try a variety...

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Feb-24-2021, 9:52am

NDO replied to a thread Small hands and neck width - instruments that fit/don't in Equipment

FYI- There’s a used Girouard in the classifieds right now (NFI).

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Feb-22-2021, 12:44am

NDO replied to a discussion Another new guy in group Newbies

Thank you Sherry! I think I’m doing well on open chording but I have a lot to learn to get good at picking and chop and tremolo.

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Feb-22-2021, 12:41am

NDO replied to a discussion Thinking about starting on the mandolin in group Newbies

I loop my strap on my “A” style over the top between the top tuning pegs, it works fine.

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Feb-20-2021, 4:30pm

NDO replied to a thread New Lefty Mandolin Player in General Mandolin Discussions

Way to go grandpa! That’s awesome.

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Feb-20-2021, 3:14pm

NDO replied to a discussion The next new guy in group Newbies

Welcome! I hope you love your new Eastman as much as I do. I can’t walk past it without picking it up. I can’t believe I wasted 55 years thinking I’d...

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Feb-17-2021, 10:22am

NDO replied to a discussion Another new guy in group Newbies

Home is in Tri-Cities, but I’m working in New Mexico so only occasionally getting to be in Washington for now.

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Feb-15-2021, 11:51pm

NDO replied to a thread It's Snowing Down in Texas in General Mandolin Discussions

We even got snow here in New Mexico! A lot of my friends in Texas have no electricity right now, pray that it warms up and that they get some power...

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Feb-15-2021, 11:40pm

NDO replied to a discussion Thinking about starting on the mandolin in group Newbies

That seems like a reasonable price. The going price for a new KM 150 is about $450 including a gig bag. If you don’t already have a tuner you’ll need...

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Feb-15-2021, 11:18pm

NDO replied to a discussion Another new guy in group Newbies

Thanks Hank! It’s challenging my brain when I try to switch between chords and picking. I’m finding it helps if there’s a chord that fits at the...

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Feb-15-2021, 8:08pm

NDO replied to a discussion Another new guy in group Newbies

I started working on this one about a week ago and recorded it to send to my wife for Valentine’s Day... so I might as well post it up here too. Not...

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Feb-15-2021, 7:55pm

NDO replied to a discussion Thinking about starting on the mandolin in group Newbies

Welcome! You’ve come to the right place and a great instrument. The link didn’t work for me- it went to a defunct page at Elderly. I’m new to the...

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Feb-11-2021, 6:52pm

NDO replied to a thread Learning to find the notes on the mandolin neck in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Without knowing what method she’s suggesting, I’m guessing but seems like you should try both ways until you’re proficient at it and use whatever...

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Feb-08-2021, 6:23am

Medley12 replied to a thread Metronome & flow in General Mandolin Discussions

I also prefer playing/practicing with a metronome. Has helped me to play cleaner for sure

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Feb-04-2021, 9:12am

NDO replied to a thread Pick Rotation in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Interesting choice :) (Maybe it’s just me but that link got me to an ad for a snare drum.)

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Feb-03-2021, 5:25pm

NDO replied to a thread Fishman Tone DEQ and Mandolin in Equipment

I’m no help on the Fishman but wondered if you’ve thought about trying something like Behringer’s tube modeling preamp and vintage reverb pedals. I...

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Jan-29-2021, 6:27pm

Medley12 replied to a thread Please School Me On Mandolin Strings in General Mandolin Discussions

I absolutely agree with that. Well I was kind a hoping to find out was why would one want to try a particular kind over another? Are there any...

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