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And it comes in tenor and baritone sizes as well. The first is of the soprano (I think), the others of the tenor, which show the lutesque shape of the body

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Best at what? The mandolin that I have played that was (is) best for bluegrass, isn't my first choice for classical or old time. The one I think best for traditional Irish would not be the best for...

Well that is a pretty impressive study and a lot of work too! I started at the bottom and played about 5 secs of each sound clip. All the way to #1 I thought the Golden Gate was the best. But in...

I can play reasonably loud. If a jam session is so cacophonous that I can't hear myself, I move on. I have gotten to the point where I know its not me or a compromised instrument, and I have...

I don't recommend this approach unless you're going to use an actual dedicated in-ear system, and here's why. "Real" in-ear systems include a limiter to protect your ears against sudden spikes from...

I would think twice before I cut that thin cord on the $600 Schertler. The leads are going are going to be tiny. I have used mine for ten years and haven't had any issues.

sorry for the delay in responding - yes, that is exactly what the Fishman would be good at. Neither channel is designated as "mic" with the other being "instrument" - they are identical channels for...

With instrumentation like you describe, i'd recommend taking a close look at the Godin A8. The Godin is acoustic/electric, and everything is onboard so its easy to manage volume and EQ right there on...

One thing I notice a lot is bands using condenser (and dynamic) microphones is NOT dealing with monitor placement if using them. The monitors are usually placed facing directly back into the face of...

I have played with them, as in the "toy in a toy store" sense. I am not really loving them when compared to a base Fishman mini, or something like that. But, these guys are small, cheap, and battery...

Sympathetic vibrations comes closest, but it's really more movement of the mandolin itself, the bridge in particular, getting the after-length of the strings moving. Sympathetic vibrations caused by...

No. It's not like they will last forever any more than I will. They may not even outlast me for all I know, considering how I treat them.

I guess I just don't understand the premise of the OP question. If you want to buy American, then buy American. If you want to save money and want to buy Asian, buy Asian. And if you're wondering how...

It is really difficult to make generalizations based on what continent its made in. That being said however the USA made brands you name all have a reputation for being flawless in fit and finish....

Sounds like you did the best you could have under the circumstances. If there's one thing I've learned in over 35 years of gigging is- you need to be flexible. Things never go as you think they will....

I am related to people who have spent time in prison and others who are close to incapacitated by thinking that chemicals will enhance their life.... Good Luck Guys!!!

I can't believe that people...

OK, for those are worried about endangered species please read the title and the original post again. This isn't about picks made from the shell of the Hawksbill Turtle. We don't have discussions...

They're not that bad - when they first came out they were ahead of the curve with their combination of percussion electronics and ITM. They seem to have had a firm grasp of all these genres and...

These Irish kilts are an adaptation of Scottish national dress, as an attempt to reinvent and reinvigorate Gaelic culture in Ireland. The driving force behind it was Irish nationalism, and a desire...

I'm with you on being able to relate to the Blues, BlindBard. Same with Appalachian, Texas Swing, Bluegrass, and Cajun music. Like food, that music feeds me ... feeds my soul, if you will. It comes...

Yeah don't get me wrong, I wasn't by any means trying to have a dig at Americans of Irish or Scottish descent generally, but rather at those here who pander to the Americans (whether of...

I'd imagine that this windy woman is modern marketed re-imagining of the 'Aisling' - the dream woman, that Mr.Bard referred to, who usually represented 'Ireland' and who appears in many songs...

Whoops...
I meant to say; GDAE an octave lower!!
Sorry for any misunderstanding!

There's two main ITB scale lengths; the 19 fret, and the 17 fret.
Both can be tuned GDAE.
I have a Goldtone 17fret model and frankly it's been a heartbreaker!! Trying to acquire proper strings,...

Just an update... I got to thinking about this a few weeks ago and tried a little experiment. Would the SA220 work with subs? Answer - yes. It will. To test it out I used a DBX 233XS active crossover...