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As a newbie myself, I would suggest calling either The Mandolin Store or Folkmuscian. Both are experts in the field of mandolins. Either could give you the best options for what you want and need....

I've only been playing the mandolin for about a year so I know the struggle of finding the perfect pick.
My collection includes:
Fender large heavy
Fender large mediums
Primetone 1.4 with point...

The Loar 590 is awesome. It's definitely a keeper. Not quite a week with it and I've almost completely forgot about the Rogue. I'm thinking that passing the Rogue along is best. I'll consider the new...

You're absolutely right. Who knows, maybe next year I'll upgrade again. ;)

A year ago at the age of 42, I decided to learn to play the mandolin. One Rogue mandolin and The Complete Mandolin Method book purchased from eBay and I was on my way. Fortunately, I found the...

Best thread ever!!! Hope no one minds if I steal I few of these.

The mandolin. The instrument that's bringing all people of all ages and of all levels of music ability together in one place. Right here at the Mandolin Cafe!!!!

I must say I have loved reading everyone's story. I don't know if it's like this in all instruments or all of music, but I'm starting to see that mandolin players are a part of a very special...

With such a wide variety of responses, it seems like the mandolin is the perfect instrument. I'm definitely encouraged.

Thanks everyone for proving to my family that I'm not just having a mid life crisis by taking up the mandolin at 42. Lol

Thanks everyone for replying. The lesson that I'm learning is that it's never too late to learn something you're interested in.

It's actually nice to see that not everyone starts out at the age of 5 and are masters of the mandolin.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I do get frustrated but I am determined. I am not giving up. I may never be an amazing mandolin player but I'm doing this for the fun of it. when I do get...

As a 42 year old newbie to the mandolin, I'm wondering at what age everyone decided to start learning it. I'm frustrated that my fingers don't always want to do what my brain tells them to do. I'm...