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I also play and write books for Merlin. The strings on Merlin (D-a-d) have a parael for tuning the string Irish Bouzouki (G-D-a-d). At first just need to get used to the diatonic fingerboard.
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One of the really fun things being involved in an open mic is seeing people go from truly awful, to just plain bad, to almost listenable, to barely ok. That is a big accomplishment in and of itself,...

Agreed, to get even more philosophical, I believe in setting goals we first need to look at our reasons for wanting to play music. To illustrate what I mean, here's my story - when I started playing...

When I got my mandolin I have had folks say my mandolin was nice except for the G string. I agreed, it had not been played and drove me nuts for a while. After a lot of playing the G string came to...

I had a guitar that dramatically opened up once right during the second set of a gig. I actually played through the first song noticing the guitar seemed quieter and off somehow. Once I removed the...

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That's why I love Mandolin Cafe

Also watch Sierra Hull along with Chris Thile in videos, as well as a lot of other players. Most use both types of chops, which ever gives the tonal, chunk sound that each tune needs based on their...

I'm currently playing D'Addario strings on my new Eastman MDO305. I don't find them too tinny, but we all have different ears I suppose.

Just wanted to give your mention of Sarah Jarosz a big...

Just wondering if anyone has tried flatwound strings on the Eastman MDO-305? Am currently using mandola strings, which helps with power, but wouldn't mind a slightly different sound. Maybe not...

Since you already have the SA, I'd say no harm in it, but do you want to dilute your progress on mandolin?

But the pull towards playing with others is strong. I played bass guitar in bands for...