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For many classical players it is absolutely a part of their technique and used when the music dictates its use. It is definitely not just a temporary learning tool. I have no idea about other genres...

I'm very curious if anyone on the Cafe owns the F5 Mary is referring to and would be willing to post pictures? Thank you.

I don't think it's a reflection of how "good" a player is; or that the player is a "beginner"; or anything else. Like picks; like pick grip; like strings; like mandolins - it's individual preference....

My experience is that the particular instrument you are playing may impact your choice of pick thickness. For example, I prefer a thinner pick for my bowl back. I suspect that most people will prefer...

My OM has a 23" scale and I have no problems with a floppy G string - or any other strings. Going to an OM from a mandolin does require a different approach to fingering but it's not really a huge...

Welcome Eric. You will find that the Cafe is an unbelievably great resource for all things mandolin. The members are kind and generous with there knowledge.

I so much enjoy listening to Gertrud Troster's CD Nakano: Jewels for the Mandolin that I just wanted to make sure people were aware that music for these pieces is available on the SheetMusicPlus...

The most enjoyable instrument I have ever played is my 23" scale Burgin Octave Mandolin!

I would love to see these two incredible musicians performing together. As far as I can tell it has never happened.

Edit: Actually the more I think about it maybe this is an inappropriate hope....

kurth83 I should have said Mandocaster - sorry. So would you be saying the Godin and Mandocaster are essentially similar? Or am I being obtuse?

Jim, I have listened to a great deal of Eva Scow and...

I know absolutely nothing about electric mandolins - so please bear with my question. For practical purposes are these two mandolins essentially the same? Thank you in advance.

Absolutely! All four of them!

The luthier who recently made my octave mandolin was totally amenable to my selecting woods. First we discussed the tonal qualities of all the woods that I was curious about until we decided on a...

Mandolin Monday's is super!!!

Last summer I corresponded with Mr. Crump while deciding on an octave mandolin. He is definitely still making instruments.

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Not enough good things can be said about the Mandolin Cafe. Fantastic - and please always donate when you successfully use the classifieds. The resources here are priceless!

I have had this octave mandolin for over a month now. Every day I enjoy it more. Fingering challenges are becoming quite manageable as is tremolo on the heavier strings. I highly recommend the two...

I always keep two of each pick that I like - one with a rounded edge and one with a bevel. For certain situations I will also get a more pointed version of a pick as well. My picks are BC's and Red...

Come to think of it, I guess I'm into blondes 😂

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Jake you're terrific- thanks so much for your patience and explanations. This is really helpful!

Jake - I looked up the Shure KSM32 microphone and about fell over when I saw the $500+ cost LOL. I have been using a simple Zoom iQ7 microphone which plugs into my iphone 8. I cannot really tell a...

Thanks Jake. I will experiment and chip away at it I'll definitely send you a message if I run into a problem. Again, great video!

Jake thank you so much for such a thorough answer. I have been trying to experiment with this type of thing and in particular your comments about lighting are most helpful. One thing that I do get...

Jake can you please share with this techno dummy how you made such a great video? Software? Mistakes to avoid? Equipment? Thank you.