I had a Lone Star branded mando about 15 years ago. Made in Mexico. I bought it new for about $125 if I recall correctly. I liked it, but I wasn’t really worked up over it either. I decided to...
I had a Lone Star branded mando about 15 years ago. Made in Mexico. I bought it new for about $125 if I recall correctly. I liked it, but I wasn’t really worked up over it either. I decided to...
A small victory for me. My girlfriend isn’t interested in these kind of details. She likes the music, but not stories likes this, so you get to read it.
I’ve two mandos currently. A Kentucky...
A very nice gift. At any rate, a beautiful closet queen.
Dog gone it. I’ve got big old farmer hands.
It’s the mirror / photograph effect. I see myself in a mirror and think, “What a handsome dog”.
But I see a photo and can’t believe I’m that ugly.
if if I hear myself recorded, I wince, but...
I just say, that stunk, I better fix it.
That’s pretty cool. And there’s some interesting comments on it.
https://www.pbs.org/video/antiques-roadshow-appraisal-1923-gibson-tenor-lute-case/
I’m amazed at how many chord shapes exist on a mandolin often in the same position. Just yesterday I learned two other A7 shapes.
That’s a beautiful instrument.
It’s a blessing in disguise. Time for an upgrade.
At a New Years Day party with friends.
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I loved it. Very nice song, nicely played!
Yes sir. And nothing will make you better and/or inspire you to get better than playing with others.
No kidding. One time I saw a used Opheum guitar. MIJ import 60s-70’s Grand Auditorium size. Laminate top, but it sounded like angels singing. I was stunned. I bought it, took it home, removed...
Wow. Just lovely. You have done yourself proud.
I am glad for you. Especially your recovery. All the best...
Beautiful!
Nice video, great sounding mandolin.
Funny, I thought the back looked like a toilet seat lid.
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Whatever it is, it is a very handsome mandolin.
Best of luck getting it playing again.
Looks a lot like my Johnson (mandolin,that is...)
Now being made as a Savanna
Happy Thanksgiving!
Some friends and I play music for a turkey dinner at a church in an less than wealthy part of town. This is an annual event. There were a couple hundred folks there, but...
A gift certificate to a local restaurant. Because mandolin players get hungry, too.
Re: smells
Clean the best you can and then consider investing in a small ion generator.
I have one of these
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M7VOSH1/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_1_w
Works...
What about mandolin cookie cutters?
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