Mike, thanks so much for posting this documentary. It is well done and I appreciate your work on the forum.
Denny Gies
Mike, thanks so much for posting this documentary. It is well done and I appreciate your work on the forum.
Denny Gies
Welcome Max. These funny little instruments do present a challenge but since you've been playing guitar for awhile you are already rounding second base. Remember this stuff is meant to be fun,...
Grumbles, a picture would help the experts.
I think Scott said it very well.
Welcome and be prepared for some frustration, sore fingers, broken strings and A TON OF FUN. Best of luck.
Every time I'm gonna play it.
My favorite is one that says "Never underestimate an old man with a mandolin"
Welcome to our wild, wacky world Joe. Your days of upgrading are probably not over............MAS.
Jack Tottle's "Bluegrass Mandolin" really helped me. Also, learning some simple fiddle tunes or melodies like Old Joe Clark, Wildwood Flower, etc. Another great resource for bluegrass mandolin is...
Welcome, Monroefan. You have joined a site that has great, I mean great information, knowledgeable folks and some humor. Our world is wild and wacky, but beware of MAS. Good luck
Mike Compton is a great resource for Monroe's style. He holds camps periodically. Check him out.
Someone had waaaaaaaaaay toooooooooo much time on their hands.
The inside of the top of my Calton does not touch the bridge of my Randy Wood F 5.
Another good Bill story.
I have nothing to add except to say this is a fun thread. Thanks to everyone.
Nice stuff, Jay. Just keep at it, you're good.
If you want a firs class instrument give Randy Wood a call. He made me an F 5 back in 1993 and it has turned out to be all the mandolin I every wanted or will need.
I have a Calton from 1993 and have had no problems with it.
As many have said "We've all been there". You will be surprised that you will get through it and feel better. Pick something easy.
I have three ProLine stands for my mandolins and really like them. They are well made and well padded in the right places.
The answer is yes. Why have a great instrument if you don't show it off and play the snot out of it? I take my Martin D28 and my Randy Wood F5 whenever I gig or just go to a local jam.
That is very generous of you. Thanks, Zach
I agree with GMorgan. Play it for awhile, see if you get better and then that may tell you if you want a better instrument. Be warned that eventually MAS will get you as it has gotten the majority...
My MAS was cured, well abated some, when I was fortunate enough to get a Randy Wood F 5. I still visit this site multiple times a day because it's interesting.
You got that right Mike.