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    Re: Abysmal Right Hand

    Hi, Louise.

    I had typed a long reply to this, but somehow it didn't get posted.

    I have considered the octave mando approach, but I can't afford the prices and really like the high sound of the...
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    Re: Abysmal Right Hand

    Yes, I do, but I prefer to sit when playing for the extra support.

    I've considered an armrest, but wasn't sure whether it would really make a difference. Plus, I've been told it kills the tone of...
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    Re: Abysmal Right Hand

    Thanks, Eoin. I bought a copy shortly after reading your first post about the book and it's a real winner. A lifetime of good practice material that I have already begun applying.

    Much...
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    Re: Proper pick grip

    Folks,

    I've had a mit of a eureka moment and have provided an update here:

    https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/131607-Abysmal-Right-Hand?p=1721975#post1721975

    Feedback from any and...
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    Re: Abysmal Right Hand

    Guys, I've had a bit of a breakthrough and would like to share what I've found.

    After my recent posts, I was watching a Mike Compton video and reading a few things and it struck me how much...
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    Re: Abysmal Right Hand

    Thanks for the tip, Eoin.

    Is this bit of card warm-up covered in the book? Looks like a good publication. I'll definitely get a copy of it.

    Best,

    Will
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    Re: Abysmal Right Hand

    Hi MikeZito,

    No, I'm right handed.

    Have you found this is a factor for some players? I'd love to hear more.

    Thanks,
    Will
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    Re: Abysmal Right Hand

    @rockies and Tobin

    Thanks for your input and my apologies for the very late reply. Much has been going in since I last checked in.

    No, my mando doesn't have a pick guard, but I've been...
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    Re: Proper pick grip

    @Bill McCall

    Yeah, I do that, too, but some days it's just like my hand is no longer under control of my brain. Today is a good example. Nothing I play sounds good and my hand flies off in all...
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    Re: Proper pick grip

    @hucklebilly

    Yeah, we must be counting those differently. :D

    I'm counting 4 beats to the bar, not 2 (so literally 1-2-3-4) and have that playing back as such from my metronome.

    I sometimes...
  11. Re: South Petherton Mandolin Workshop, England

    Thanks, Olaf! You should come back for a visit! :D
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    Re: Proper pick grip

    Well, folks, here we are again. I've been trying to refine my right-hand technique and am still pretty much where we all last found me: struggling to play faster than about 190bpm without having my...
  13. South Petherton Mandolin Workshop, England

    Howdy folks,

    If you're in Europe (or don't mind travelling from further afield), the 5th Annual South Petherton Bluegrass & Old Time Mandolin Workshop with Jesper Rübner-Petersen will be taking...
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    Re: Proper pick grip

    I appreciate the sentiment, but I've tried playing that way and I have zero pick and hand control. :)

    If Marshall, Bush and Statman can play with a rested right hand (and man, can they play!), I...
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    Re: Proper pick grip

    Thanks, Bill. I'll start doing that tomorrow morning!

    Appreciated,

    Will
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    Re: Proper pick grip

    This is my constant struggle. As Sam Bush has said, "I assume you've got to rest your hand somewhere" and for me, the most comfortable thing is to rest the the fleshy part of the base of my thumb...
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    Re: Cases - Hiscox or Golden Gate?

    Thanks for everyone's feedback. I reckon I'll go with the Hiscox. I need to make sure that the case can accommodate my ToneGard and has room for any essentials I might need to put in (some loose...
  18. Re: Superior fiberglass mandolin case. (in white)

    Would any owners of the Superiors be confident in checking one of these in as hold luggage?

    Would this be the better option?

    https://www.hiscoxcases.com/product/pro-ii-man-mandolin-case/
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    Cases - Hiscox or Golden Gate?

    I'm looking to get a second travel case (for booking into the hold for flights) for my Kentucky F-style mando and would appreciate feedback on these two:

    Hiscox:
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    Re: Abysmal Right Hand

    Thanks everyone for the additional links and advice. I greatly appreciate it.

    Strangely, I play a fair amount of gypsy jazz with an extremely heavy pick (4-5mm) and I don't have any real picking...
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    Re: Abysmal Right Hand

    Thanks to everyone who replied. There's a lot of food for thought there and I think first and foremost, the ergonomics of playing this much smaller instrument may well be the thing I need to address...
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    Abysmal Right Hand

    Hello folks,

    I've been playing at / playing mandolin off and on for many years (don't let that lead you to believe I'm very good, however) and decided a couple of years ago to get a good...
  23. Re: Would A New Fretboard Fix Intonation Issues?

    Thanks, Mike. That's really useful information. I'll discuss this with my luthier. I'm really excited about this hopefully fixing things.

    Much appreciated,

    Will

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  24. Re: Would A New Fretboard Fix Intonation Issues?

    Ok, guys, maybe I'm just wanting to hear a difference, but I reckon Mike's capo test was spot on. After putting a capo on at the first fret and re-tuning to standard it sounded a lot better to me.
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  25. Re: Would A New Fretboard Fix Intonation Issues?

    Thanks, everyone. Particularly Mike Connor and pops1 as I've never heard of this sort of nut issue. I'll get my capo out and give this a try later today! I really, really hope this will fix things. I...
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