I've been using Wegen Dippers, most recently the 1.8. One day I didn't see one handy, so I picked up a Wegen Gypsey Jazz that was in my pick jar. I believe it is around 3mm, but it has a ridged thumb...
I've been using Wegen Dippers, most recently the 1.8. One day I didn't see one handy, so I picked up a Wegen Gypsey Jazz that was in my pick jar. I believe it is around 3mm, but it has a ridged thumb...
The 2 picks I have used most frequently and find easy to hang onto (as well as make the instrument sound best) are the Dunlop Primetone Sculpted plectra (they have tiny little bumps making a circular...
Well .....Congratulations on your mandolin.... play on. Also, if you don't drop your pick every once in a while you are gripping it too tight. Keeping your pick clean helps too. I keep some foil...
MrEma93, Those top of the line Loar 700s are a great one with a really good rep! Have fun playing.
If you have problems dropping picks, I'd go with the GRIP ones. Some people like the triangle, some like semi-round.
Watch your shipping charges!
I love the triangle Primetone picks. I slightly round one of the corners of the triangle with sandpaper or an emery board, matching as near as I can the bevel of the other points. I find that the...
I'm a fan of the Dunlop 515P1.3 Primetone Semi-Round Sculpted Plectra, 1.3mm
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JB4WA54/
I converted to triangle shaped picks early on and still use them most of the time, but in the last few months I have gone back to using different tear drop shaped picks sometimes. All are some...
Very nice playing, especially for a new player. I notice that you list a .73 pick in your signature. Lots of players use those, but I would recommend trying a heavier pick at some point (the Dunlop...
If that's your first mandolin, how the heck are you so good already! I'm curious to know what instruments, other than that strat, you've been playing that made the transition so easy. Sounds great...
Good for you!
Warning...it's habit forming. :grin:
Congratulations and enjoy!
Nice playing, well done. The only advice I would offer is be careful you don't knock that Strat over as the headstock appears to be leaning on the wall :)
Congratulations on your new mandolin! It sounds Awsome!
Payton
Luca, Using Paypal will give you a recourse. As the seller has to put in shipping information, and you can typically get your money back from Paypal if the product doesn't arrive.
Best,
David
I just bought my first mandolin, an Eastman MD 505, and my feeling is that for someone new, buying from a good dealer who does a setup is worth the money. I wouldn't know a good setup otherwise. Now...
Pros to buying new:
You're buying from a dealer, so you should have no worries about not getting what you ordered. Peace of mind is worth money when buying something expensive online.
The...
Luca, most sellers on the Cafe offer an inspection period during which you can decide to return the mandolin - at your expense - if you don't like it or find it is not as described.
There are...
I've been very happy with my Eastman MD305,... I imagine the 505 would be an excellent choice!
If you are buying new, most US based brands will not be under factory warranty outside the USA. It falls on your local distributor and solely depends on their policy. For those that do honor...
I agree, buy that one and save yourself 300€!
You can also tie the strap around the body under the fretboard extension, which I much prefer over a strap button. Here's a photo:...
Here you go.
Eastman MD505 used from the classifieds £400:
http://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/98525#98525
Bought from and setup by TAMCO
I like to put my money into tone, so my A style MD 505 was, for me, the way to go.
I'd only buy a F style if I were moving up from the likes of a Collings MT. I wish........
Good choices Luca. I was in a music store in Amsterdam (and I do not recall the name of it) last September. They had very good prices on Eastmans. If I remember correctly, a 305 was less than 500...
In that price range, look at the next higher tier of Eastmans - I've played an Eastman MD505, and it's an absolutely gorgeous mandolin in every respect.
You may also be able to find a Gibson A...