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I agree with you about speed, and yes, bluegrass players who can show speed usually do. It is
not limited to mandolin, banjo players are the worst (I am one of those too).

The good thing about...

I searched the web for left hand technique a couple of days ago and found I was bending my left wrist on some notes/chords.

Thanks for the reminder.

That is exactly what I have in mind if nothing else works. Thanks.

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I told my wife I could always play the dobro. She said "NO MORE INSTRUMENTS"

All I can add is that I bought a new Eastman 315 last year and I love it.

Hi Chris. I just got an MD315 myself. Like you I am a guitar player and new to mandolin.

I joined Peghead nation. Check it out.

If I had the money I would have bought the 915. I was impressed. But I am really happy with my purchase.

The best thing is my wife loves it too.

Well, I came home with an Eastman MD-315. The luthier at the store was also the owner and he had quite a selection of Eastmans. I had him play a couple for me. He played the MD915 and then the MD315...

I tried the KM-855. It is at a small shop and it is on consignment. It may be just the setup, but I found it lacking considerably in tone and sound. The action was very high, the sound was tinny and...

Thanks for your input. I really appreciate it.