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Phil Goodson was a special human being, one of my all time favorites. He was kind and generous and funny. It was an honor to have known him.

Goofus, Redwing, and Little Rock Getaway.

This was a great camp! I thought Kaufman's mandolin instructors were outstanding this year. I've been working on the chord substitution patterns from Tim Connell, as well as drilling closest chord...

I have an Ultra, #250, made in 2000. I love it. It is a joy to play. I also had the pleasure of meeting Rolfe and his lovely wife a few years ago. I wish you well, Rolfe. I hope you are enjoying...

The Mandolin Pickers Guide to Bluegrass Improvisation by Jesper Rubner-Peterson is a great place to start. His ideas will get you going on your own. Jesper really vaulted my playing forward. And...

I was off the forum for a good long while and my password expired. it was just easier to re-register.


...I did love being Pickloser though.

This might be of use in getting the patterns of the mandolin ingrained.
http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/entry.php?528-Revised-Guide-to-Doublestops

I went two years ago, and I loved it. John Reischman, an excellent teacher, taught the advanced mandolin class, and he is there most every year. You stay with him all week. I cant remember who...

your welcome, and thanks

I am very pleased that you all continue to find the doublestop guide to be useful.

I play my Phoenix Ultra almost exclusively. I have an Eastman 315 for times when I don't trust the circumstances, but I've used it only once in several years.