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Billy Bright and Chojo Jaques will be holding a mandolin and fiddle workshop on December 11, followed by a concert at Fiddler's Green Music Shop in Austin.

Come and get some valuable insight from...

The Austin Mandolin Orchestra is in formation and we need you! The first rehearsal will be at Fiddler's Green Music Shop (1809 w 35th) on Sept 3, 2008 from 7-9 pm.

If you are interested in...

I recently had the chance to A/B an Ellis with a Loar side by side. As far as the one it was compared to....he nailed it. These two mandolins were almost the same in the tone department. I will add...

Sorry to hear about your car troubles Daniel. I was looking foward to picking a few with you. It was a very slow (and long) day today and I didn't have anybody to talk mandolins with....

Hey Daniel. I work there, and we would love for you to walk on in and play anything you like! We close at six. I look foward to meeting you.

Picks, notepad, strings, mojo bag, pickup, sunglasses, and wiping cloths.

I've had the honor of playing 7 or 8 of Bob's mandolins. While the tonal character differs slightly from one to another, I would say that each and every one could be described as "powerful"....and...

I'd be willing to bet that he would work with you a bit. Also, I bet he's supplying a hardshell case with it.

You may also want to consider that if you order online, you're not getting the one...

Keith, If you can make it up to Austin then you can play that exact mandolin at Fiddler's Green. I think it's a killer sounding instrument.

If you get back around Austin soon then you should come by Fiddler's Green on 35th. We're new in Austin, so you may have just missed us on your last visit. We may not have what you want, but we do...

Hey John. If you get it, bring it up to Fiddler's Green so we can check it out! It looks really cool.

If its the one in the avatar, then maybe just the pickgaurd?

Mr. Passernig brought his latest two by the shop recently and let me take them for a spin. Superior attention to detail, silky playability, and tone that begs you to not put it down. Each had its own...

Folks, its just as stunning in person! I played this mandolin for 3 hours today, and can say with much confidence that it plays and sounds just as great as it looks. This is a very powerful mandolin,...

Tommorrow is gonna be a good day at Fiddler's Green. This one is set to arrive sometime before 4 pm. Man, I have a great job! Ive owned Robb's #5 for over a month now, and if this one is even in the...

We just had the first irish session last night, and the turnout was great for being the first one. It was scheduled from 7-10 but went right up til midnight. Lots of fun! For those interested, we...

I'm there! Already got my t-shirt and everythang. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I wouldnt say that he's underrated, but maybe just not talked about as much on this forum. He certainly should be. Drew Emmitt is another one that doesnt get much attention on here, but is as good a...

I've stuck my foot in my mouth a lot further than this. I was talking to someone about how a mandolin seasons over time. We agreed that its hard to notice when you play your own mandolin everyday,...

As of this week, Fiddler's Green is now open for business in Austin....and I get to work there!!!! Anytime you want to talk mandos, come on in. I can go all day!
-Ben

I've heard him on there before. They tend to really like Bela Fleck as well.

Same here. I wasnt exactly thrilled with mine, although it was a different model than the one that you mention. I'd agree that Eastman and Kentucky would be a good place to look. Both of these makers...

The rest of my life!

Very cool. Great tune and nicely done.

It's a shame that Rigel isnt around anymore. While unique to almost a fault, they made some truly fantastic instruments. If you've ever had the opportunity to play one then you know how much thought...