1 - There is no difference between A and F mandolins in terms of how they sound, the differences are purely visual.
Because A shape mandolins are more straight forward to build, you get "much more...
1 - There is no difference between A and F mandolins in terms of how they sound, the differences are purely visual.
Because A shape mandolins are more straight forward to build, you get "much more...
Blue chips naturally crave the safety of a pick case. If they are left in an open light filled space for a long period they will gravitate towards an environment close to that of the inside of a pick...
So sad to hear this news. Like many on this forum I benefited from Pauls generosity with his great knowledge. He was so kind sharing information. May he rest in peace, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Music is given in two formats on the session - standard notation and abc.
If you take the "abc" version and copy and paste it into mandolintab.net/abcconverter.php
Select mandolin it will give...
Hi, I used to own a The Loar LM700. I have played several Halery Benton instruments. Imho, They are worlds apart.
Harley benton are house brand of of Thomann, I think. I have found all the Harley...
Sadly there is not a great selection of mandolin available in Dublin. You'll find the usual array a mass produced and branded mandolins such as Mcbrides, Barnes and Mullins, Fender etc.
Waltons in...
Wrap a piece of plumbers PTFE thread seal tape around the end pin. Push into place.
We're snowed in here in Ireland, so I've some time on my hands and I put together a video or two of my Silverangel should anyone find it helpful.
(Best just use the computer speakers however,...
cafe member Rob Meldrum did up an excellent step by step document on setting a rogue mandolin. If you PM him he'll send it on.
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Loose grip is the key. On the occassion that I feel the pick starting to move I loosen my grip and it rectifys the problem.
Seems counter intuitive but its true.
I play a Silverangel A5 economando.
Its a wonderful instrument. Mine has an elevated fretboard,varnish finish, bound front and back, orricco tailpiece,radius board,speed neck etc. In fact I...
Congrats sportsnapper. They are a very nice instrument. Enjoy in good health.
I dated a Gibson once...never again......talk about high maintenance....
Congrats on the beautiful instrument! Enjoy in good health and well wear!
as always Al gives great advice.
For whats its worth I have to say I too prefer The Eastman range over the Kentucky range in the price bracket your looking at. I think Kentucky really pulls away...
Im another lefty that plays mandolin, guitar and banjo right handed.
Playing right handed allowed me access to wider range of instruments.
Nigels session king tenor guitars are outstanding instruments. Quality through and through.
Beautiful work Perry. Ive greatly enjoyed following your refinishing threads.
Best wishes for your retirement!
Agree with all the comments here. KM1000/1500 are superior instruments to LM700, in terms of build quality and finish. Northfield s series are a step up in quality again.
How an instrument plays and...
It sounds like you are not freezing but instead you' re getting "lost" when you are playing with others.
You say you can play tunes to decent speed on your own but when you play with others things...
Im in my A style/two point phase. If money and availability were not an issue my top 5 would be
1- Top of my list is this Campanella...
http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?117469-Learning-chords&highlight=Pick+losers+guide+double+stops
You'll find a link to it in this thread. Also worth mentioning Frank Geiger's BUILD...
Voted. Best of luck!
http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?111856-Wegen-Bluegrass-picks
Heres a link to a thread where I posted a pic of a couple of different wegen picks and a ct55.
I have both. Heres a thread I started on these picks a while back -http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?117013-Dunlop-Primetone-pick&p=1415238#post1415238
I find the printed picks a...