Thanks to everyone at Mandolin Cafe for the many many hours of interesting reading, helpful tips, wonderful music and the opportunity to gather (figuratively) with fellow mandolin players. You have...
Thanks to everyone at Mandolin Cafe for the many many hours of interesting reading, helpful tips, wonderful music and the opportunity to gather (figuratively) with fellow mandolin players. You have...
I agree. There is the "thrill of the chase" that doesn't linger once you obtain such target instrument. I think that's the essence of GAS and MAS. Strangely, I have had bouts of GAS but not MAS. ...
I, too, liked that pick in Sampler #2. I suspect it might be buffalo horn. I tried one in that material years ago and liked it.
+1 on the pick sampler. It's so much easier to learn what works for you without a large investment in picks.
Sorry for your loss of your cat. Loving a pet is one of the most satisfying relationships you can ever have, and one of the most sorrowful when you must say farewell.
Whatever brand hearing aids you get, try to get them with a speciallized program for music. It makes a huge difference in your enjoyment of sound when you're playing an instrument. For years I...
This is going to be great! I'm on the list and look forward to trying out some BC's that I haven't tried before. Thanks for arranging that, Mark.
I visited my audiologist yesterday. My hearing had declined (apparent even with my hearing aids on) and I was sure I needed a tweak. Only one ear had noticeably declined, thankfully, and she was...
Don't overlook a Mid-Missouri in good condition. They are virtually the same as Big Muddy--made by the same guy. Same quality build.
I really like Dawg picks. The size, shape and tone are excellent.
+1 on the dEFW74's. They feel and sound great on my MT2. Seem to last a long time, too.
Those knobs look just like the knobs on an old dresser I have. Wierd.
Last night I went to see Darren Nicholson (of Balsam Range) at West Jefferson, NC. It is a small auditorium, and I was able to get 3rd row center seats. Darren Nicholson was performing with Audie...
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This came with catnip filled toy fish. Cats loved it. I like this because it's large enough to hold all the picks I need and it's a little weird.
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I haven't tried the TI's yet, but on my Collings MT2 I really like the FW74's. The A string could be a bit sweeter, but overall I like the tone. I like that they seem to take out the brashness...
Very well done!
I have had a similar scam proposed on CL. First they want the item at the price you asked. Then they say for some reason they can't pick it up but want you to hold it for for their friend, brother,...
I use a Dunlop Primetone 1.5 smooth triangle and use the small sticky dots that you put on the pick itself. I tried Gorilla Snot but don't like how it feels. The dots work well. I don't recall what...
I thoroughly enjoyed listing to Lemonade.
A couple of years ago I bought a Levy's mandolin gig bag. It's really well made and fits my mandolin with tone guard and strap and arm rest. If the Eastman doesn't work for you, you might want to...
In order of preference: 5, 6,3,4,2, 1
I enjoyed your playing!
I purchased an APC last summer from Moloney Music in Ireland. It was a very nice instrument, but after a few months I realized it wasn't for me. I didn't like the scale length (21-1/2") so I sold...
- Altoids box with a Dawg pick, ProPlec 1.5 large triangle pick, a Primetone 1.5 smooth brown large triangle pick
- a cleaning/polishing cloth
- a truss rod Allen wrench
- a McClung arm rest...
Yikes! That's expensive. I appreciate your feedback. I have since sold the octave to someone who will play it more than I will.
I've taken mandolin lessons for about 3 years from Kip Snow at Counterpoint Music in Mocksville, NC. He is an excellent instructor and provides a laid-back, positive atmosphere. He is a performing...