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After reading this thread, I decided to try a set of flatwound EFW74 on my MD505. My 1st observations are: harder to install since the strings don’t bend as easily, don’t seem to stretch much, ...

EJ74 on my 505. I tried monel, but did not like the feel.

I switched to the Primetone 1.4 picks about a year ago and think they are excellent. I’d be happy to pay $100 for a pick if I thought it noticeably improved my tone or playing. I’ve tried and...

Also easy to get online
Fender Strap Blocks Strap Locking System (set of 4) - Black/Red for under $3

Primetone is clearer and with more sustain to my ears compared to the wegen and clown barf.

I started at age 56 as a 1st instrument and I am about 10 years in. For me a couple of years of face to face lessons, followed by group jamming has made learning and playing a lot of fun. Enjoy.

Paul Brady and Andy Irvine are world class string musicians
Here is a 1977 version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad8RVexRUoQ&list=RDAd8RVexRUoQ

I started as well to play at age ~57, this is my 1st and only instrument. Eight years later, I’m still having fun, playing in jams, with friends and with a band. My goal, which I am still...

If you were clearly at fault then pay.
But if you back into someone at a jam and they don’t have their strap on tight or they have a loose end pin,
I think it’s a grey area.

I like the term "player acclimatization" even though it has only been used a couple of times in the cafe and probably 1000 times less than "open up"

I have an Eastman and a Collings. They are both keepers for different reasons. Almost all of what I hear is the player not the mandolin. With eyes closed, I can tell this is Sam Bush playing, I...

Yes, a shirt with Collings Mandolin

I have osteoarthritis in my hands, and my thumbs are bothered the most. I saw a doctor/specialist who said there is not anything besides over the counter meds to help. I’ve tried a number of herbal...

If you can afford it, and will play and enjoy the F5, buy it now before it is too late. Your music and stories will be great. I know many people who have more dollars invested in cabins or boats that...

I think there may be a significant difference in perspective based on playing skill level. I started playing mandolin as my 1st instrument 5 years ago at about age 55. I can now read music and play...

What you don't see is the $20k kitchen update that he is about to agree on.

K&K has the following guide for locating external pickups
http://kksound.com/support/pickups101/sweetspot.php

I thought that mandolins should sell by the ounce. Since they weight about 1kg, a basic mandolin would be $6/oz, a Weber $60/oz , A Gilchirst $600/oz, a Loar $6000/oz, like gold and diamonds, or...

Manda,
Madison is a great place to try high quality Mandolins.
Spruce has a very large selection of Webers and Eastman, as well as many vintage Gibson's
Madison Music has a good selection of...