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I just want to chime in and say that I purchased one of the MD515 blems (upgrade from my MD305) from this current sale. Not only is it a struggle to notice the very minor blemish, I have to say that...

Main differences that I've found between Eastman's "300" and "500" mandolins, have been in looks, hardware, and price. Sound-wise, not a consistent difference that outweighs the differences you find...

I have found some 315s better sounding than some 515s and visa versa, but it would be hair splitting by how much.

If you are leaning toward a blem from TMS, don't delay. They will sell fast. I...

In my unbiased (ha) opinion, your choice is between the 505 and the 505, not the 305 and the 305. Better instrument in every respect. I play (Cape Breton/Scottish/Irish) tunes on a 505 in rooms full...

I've owned two 305s and now have a 505 and have played others. I think the 5 and 600 models are better. To my ear (as I've posted elsewhere) there's something a bit tinny sounding in the 305s and...

I have been teaching adults how to play mandolin family instruments since the 1980s. I'm also very familiar with the Eastman company due to the fact that I was a representative for them for a couple...

I suspect that, on average, the prettier wood gets assigned to the best carvers. Other than that, all the plates are carved by the same people. Might well have less variation springing from...

If you don't need a bluegrass chopper and are a made in the USA guy, have you considered a flattop mandolin? They're great for picking fiddle tunes and are frequently available at price points...

This is almost entirely off topic, but related enough to share. I've had a 315 for about a year and love it. It's the first mando I've owned, and I'm still happy with it. I picked up an Eastman AC120...

Hi Chuck, I'm going to assume that you meant that you are choosing between an MD305 and MD315, in spite of the title of your post. If that's the case, the only real difference is one as an A-style...

With the 505 you get binding on the neck and headstock, better tuners, cast vs. stamped tailpiece, and gloss finish. The tone will be very similar. The playability will be very similar. The MD 305...

Tim O'Brien and Hot Rize will be performing on today's edition of A Prairie Home Companion (APHC).

Tune in to your favorite public radio station at 6:00 PM (EST) tonight (a list of the stations...

very interesting - I heard that puzzles and such as you age were good for the brain but...

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O.K. here is a three page pdf of Tantz, Tanz, Yiddeleh arranged for fiddle, lead mandolin, back-up mandolin (or second fidl), and bass fiddle. TAB and chord charts are included for...

Here are a gazillion tunes: sheet music, midi audio, it's a treasure trove. All of the ones I've used have been easy.
The music links are over on the right side of the page, under the word Index. ...

The best source that I know of is "Easy Klezmer Tunes: Classic Tunes from Eastern Europe Arranged for Beginners on All Instruments" by Stacy Phillips and published by Mel Bay in 2003. The book's...