truly awesome. love how at 2:19 - 2:23 his mandolin gets, well, very quirky. goes to show he’s experiencing the same things the rest of us do. we are so fortunate to have Mike as a mentor and...
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truly awesome. love how at 2:19 - 2:23 his mandolin gets, well, very quirky. goes to show he’s experiencing the same things the rest of us do. we are so fortunate to have Mike as a mentor and...
Thank you David and all contributors. Well done.
rcc56 - interesting about tuner post spacing date change
I have a ‘21 F4 with tuners replaced at some point by ‘23/‘24 arrowheads that appear to be authentic, not modern reproductions
post spacing...
Doing your own sound reinforcement has its good moments and some not so good ones. Large diaphragm condensers vary, and choosing a preferred one can be challenging. But for sure, lots less mics,...
I use the Prince double as well. Works great.
also known as “The Fox”, “The Fox Went Out On A Chase One Night”, etc. this was always a household favorite in my family. just flow with the 2/4 and spirit of the song Sue, you’ll do fine. classic...
and not to mention the 60’s!
nice to hear your stories Mandobar and rcc56, they are just what this thread needed.
I got my first mandolin from a fellow sailor’s dad, in a small town in MA on a...
Country Suite - Byrds
When one begins to worry, perhaps it is time to take action. Worry/anxiety not a good thing.
Humidity control is not without minor maintenance and not so minor electric costs, but far better than...
Yes, bridges and fingerboards on the c. 1942 A-50 that I know of, in my limited experience. That’s the reason I keep them on mine although both are seriously showing their age.
But the sides and...
corks work, too
speaking of casual and formal, just to put Scott’s mind at ease, I wear a more respectable one in public
Not so ugly, but old. Does that count?
As has been mentioned, the dynamic you are encountering may not be resolvable with an f-hole mandolin. You are going to get a different projection, and probably not much more volume from that of your...
My mandolin was cooped up with me on a diesel sub in the North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean. We both survived the experience and are both still making music. And it was quite a while ago.
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mini-scoop. c. 1942 A-50
Journeybear how do you do that rotating of an image? You can pm me or post, whatever suits.
update - I found a better fabric after much (more) searching. If it is actually true to the photographic color swatch, I will redo whole project, slightly wiser in technique, and will post more...
I started planning this project in 2015, but delayed for a variety of reasons, including cold feet. Finally did it, thanks to encouragement of Loudloar and Bazz Jass.
The case came to me without top...
chanson style is wonderful played on mandolin, especially solo if you are singing (therefore a duet so to speak).just be prepared to spend a great deal of time arranging and practicing your...
thanks for advice (and encouragement)
I have a case project and was on several years hold due to my inexperience with glues. somehow I got it in my mind to be period correct, got hide glue for the...
nice - what glue did you use for lining?
One last thought -
Voicings
You will have to get even more familiar with the material/songs you are playing, and be aware of where those fiddles are playing at on the neck.
Chances are they are...
Great discussion
Reminds me of what the judges at a piping competition must consider when a slow air is offered up, as does happen!
Sean-nos is a style that has it’s origins in singing, so the...
Nah- just do it. He lives 2 towns from me and although I don’t personally know him, he or one of his associates can probably quickly answer your question easily. If you don’t want to tread there, I...