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Since so much of the tone is in the touch of the player, IMHO it's easier to tone down an F-hole than to brighten up an oval. Thus: F-holes tend to be more versatile.

Also be aware that the pick...

Members of Punch Brothers, Watchhouse, Leftover Salmon and Billy Strings’ Band to Unite as Mighty Poplar:
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I put this up on Soundcloud in late June, and I see it's now been played three times. So I'm giving it a little nudge. Quartet number for mandolin, guitar, bass and drums, recorded around 2007. ...

I've liked everything they've done so far. And Andrew is a phenomenal mandolin player. But that video? A big meh from me.....

Gibson A0 and Taylor 414 on top - some cowboy jazz? near the end.

D.H.

https://soundcloud.com/user-875085466/jaybird

I just picked up a two point. The only two point he made with a torch and wire headstock. The back and sides were cut from a tree in my home county, which is also Mr. Stivers home county. I couldn’t...

After initiating a thread on Stiver mandolins when I ordered mine one year ago and now having had in my possession mine after nearly three months I thought a review was in order. I would like to do a...

If money was no object and tone the only goal I would practice all day instead of working.

Just an opinion here, but I would not rule out a Stiver. But, that is to say many builders exist building fine instruments available at your cost point and you will ultimately get many fine...

This may be corny but its true: picking up the mandolin brought me here. I enjoy being here as much, but in a different way, as playing.

Starting this as a companion thread to the "why mandolin" thread.

I started mando as an easier guitar with a unique voice, but over the years have had many unexpected and pleasant surprises about...

just found this one, huge ND fan here, so this is so neat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWW3KkTWn94

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWW3KkTWn94

The only instrument that will kill a banjo or a fiddle (possibly both at the same time) is a set of bagpipes.

Here is my latest. Not an exact Griffith copy, as I have not seen the original. But more of a concept instrument of the possible existence of a second Loar signed A5.
Pic guard by Darryl Wolfe,...

Ugh... just saw the post from Thile on twitter and came here.... Very sad about this. Thile and Live from Here/Prairie Home Companion made me love music again after feeling burned out for while....

I picked up my new Stiver about seven hours ago at Lou Stiver's home. Upon installing an arm rest and a strap I have barely set it down.
I no longer miss the Collings I sold to help fund this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHlh9qX73jc

You can view the page at https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/content/663-New-Music-from-Jack-Dunlap-The-Isolation-Sessions
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I'm not sure as to how or what is involved with maintaining a registry. As a soon to be new owner of a Stiver Mandolin ordered directly from Mr. Stiver, I may have interest in following up with this...

From her FB
Stranded - 2020
https://www.facebook.com/12192817941/posts/10159863257922942/

This is what happens during social isolation:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sYYgPGmx1M

All instruments have a story -- and musicians are eager to tell their part in it.

Introducing a new interview series with host, Demetrius Becrelis, who invites musicians to share how they came to...

Please ditch the notion you have to reach a level of ability to deserve a fine instrument. For one thing, builders would go broke. Buy what you want to for whatever reasons but this one. My mission...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIm7AfXlKs0

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqCvvPFXr8U

No mandolin content, but, goodness, I needed this!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYlK7UUZfgE&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYlK7UUZfgE&feature=youtu.be