Ever since the removal of the fretboard extension, mine's been confused.
Ever since the removal of the fretboard extension, mine's been confused.
IMHO the chances are about the same as you playing it A+++
There are a couple of ways to look at this. Off shore instruments are probably not put through a rigorous, individual buiiding process, but are designed for maximum quantity, they are going to vary...
There have been a hundred threads on here where someone with (very) limited mandolin exposure declares a cheap mandolin to be "at least as good as a Gibson" or something of that ilk. There haven't...
A++?
To me, I've heard maybe 5 or 10 mandolins that I would grade as A++, and none of them were moderately priced factory instruments (although some are rather old factory instruments that were...
Bill Monroe pictured with a Suicidal Tendencies bumper sticker is pretty cool.
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Before Bruce and Kelly split up they were living in our neighborhood in Austin. We'd see them in the corner Mexican restaurant all the time with the kids.
Used to hear Charlie gig around town...
Geez, maybe I'll start another thread called "Garth is Alive."
About six weeks ago I started a small test to find out whether I really preferred phosphor bronze or 80/20 string sets, whether I liked light gauge (12-53) or medium gauge (13-56) gauge strings and...
OP, dislike changing strings? Thomastic flatwounds are for you. They can last for years without breaking and without changing tone (they start dull, they stay dull. brightness and sparkle comes from...
This is life changing. The energy level is off the charts. The artists are are incredible and exchange of information and ideas is like standing under a waterfall. The music never stops I just...
Obviously there are personal variations that affect string life, as well as one’s perception of “warm” tone, but I had very long string life and what I considered a smooth, non-sizzly tone from GHS...
I like D'Addario XS strings right now. Been using them for a bit over a year now on both mandolin and guitar. Been using coated strings of one type or another on guitars for a dozen years or so, and...
I have to put in another vote for Curt Magnan Phosphor Bronze strings. They last me well and I play off, and on, many hours weekly. Depends on how much I need to work on a fiddle tune. I also like...
To answer your two questions:
1. I also recommend Curt Mangan phosphor bronze strings. Being mostly an unrefined and unrepentant caveman, I'm not one to usually notice subtle nuance. But the...
Used to be that most string manufacturers bought their wire from Phelps Dodge Whether it ultimately ended up on a mandolin, guitar, piano, whatever it was all called mandolin wire.
I would second XS or even XT's.
I have used both. Love em.
Stringjoy strings are a new option. NFI. Maybe give them a try
I have switched all my mando's to DAddario monels. They have a warm tone and sound the same when you first put them on as the do a month later. Do not have that harsh new sound as many do. I sold my...
I didn’t care much for them at first, but the D’Addario XT CM have really grown on me. They are coated strings, so last a long time, and are very well balanced on my Hinde.
The D’Add XS (white pack) have lasted me 6-8 mos with daily play. By far, my favorite set but goodness they charge $$$ for them. I, like you, find changing strings as appealing as going to the...
Have you tried Curt Mangan phosphor bronze strings? I get the most life out of those strings. They also seem to settle in very quickly and just stay that way for a long time.
I do like the...
In comparing two images, who wouldn't compare facial features to try to decide if they are the same or different? You thought he looked like Ginger Baker how? Facial features....I'm guessing?
I second everything Don said! It really is about touch. Though if we're really talking about FREDDIE SOUND specifically (as opposed to the other equally great rhythm guitarists), I suppose an...