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Brilliant video, just what I needed. Thanks, Jim.

Recently I've had several wanna-be mandolin players ask me for a recommendation for a mandolin that is "not so expensive." One would want to spend $200 or less; another would be comfortable at less...

It doesn't get much more laid back than the Oregon Old Time Fiddlers Brookings Jamboree, March 22 and 23. Brookings is in Curry County, Oregon; the locals say, "No hurry in Curry."

Brookings is...

Sounds like you're off to an amazing start! I'm a lifelong beginner even though I've been playing for about 3 1/2 years now. Feeling pretty good about those 4-finger chop chords these days -- I...

Turmeric has been a godsend for me since I can't use NSAIDS. I have to take it very consistently twice a day to reach a therapeutic effect. Both my ortho doc and physical therapist have approved of...

You have lots of options! I have no idea what might be available locally in OKC, but the internet has many helpful tools. There are lots of free lessons on YouTube for starters; there are many...

I'm a little further south, in Brookings -- just moved here last December, and love living on the coast. Y'all come on down!

I'd suggest you check out the website for the Oregon Old Time...

Thanks, Rick, sounds fun. I'm rarely in Grants Pass but will certainly keep it in mind.

And Jeff -- this is so helpful! I know I'll need a luthier, and I have a friend in Talent.

Hope to...

Hey, thanks, Zach, for giving this thread a bump.

And Eldon ......... I'm counting on there being a next time, just no idea when and where. We're just getting started!

Life is full of changes -- we are moving from Sequim, WA to Brookings, OR at the end of November. I'd love to find some new mando-friends to jam with -- anybody out there in Brookings, or anywhere...

Thanks, JL, for starting this thread -- it's very timely for me! I've been playing for almost 9 months now, and do get a little discouraged when a tune I thought I knew falls apart on me. Lots of...

I live in Sequim and would love to get down to Winlock for the Slow Jam. I'm hoping to find someone (or several someones!) from anywhere on the Peninsula who might be interested in carpooling with...

Hi Megaphone -- I'm another beginner, with less than 3 weeks under my belt. I live in a pretty isolated rural area, and need to drive quite a distance for mandolin lessons. I've managed to do a...

Bill, thanks so much for the WAMA link -- Winlock will be quite a hike for me, but I checked out the website and it sounds like a blast, and a great learning opportunity. I'm hoping to be ready to...

I just wanted to let you all know that Great-Grandpa's mandolin and I are off to a good start and very happy together. I'm delighted with its tone quality, and with the way that Gail Hester was able...

Thanks, Spruce -- I was sorry to miss Wintergrass; just learned of it when I was already headed to California for a family gathering that week. Next year for sure! I'll check out Crossroads. I...

Hope I'm posting this in the appropriate section!

I'm new to the mandolin and have enough musical background to be able to teach myself, at least to a certain degree. But I don't want to develop...

What an unexpected pleasure to have found such a supportive community of mandolin lovers! Thanks, everyone -- I know I'll learn tons from your expertise, and perhaps even someday enjoy jamming with...

Thanks so much, Gail, for posting the pictures of Great-Grandpa's mandolin!

Interesting thread -- thanks! I find the different perspectives and opinions (and even jokes!) quite thought-provoking.

I'm a brand new newbie here, and a many-year vegetarian who went vegan...

Wow, I'm amazed at how many people responded to this thread! Thanks to everyone for your input, and I've loved hearing other's stories about family mandolins.

Yesterday I took great-grandpa's...

Thanks so much, everyone! After doing a little more internet research I think I agree with the 1915 date, despite the fact that family lore says late 1800's .... my great grandpa would have been...

My great-grandpa played guitar, banjo, and mandolin; his mandolin has recently come to me. I've loved it for years, have a strong musical background, play a little guitar and am now delighted to...