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I am also a violin player switching to mandolin. I had asked questions on this forum and was looking for an A style, oval hole but loved the Eastman MD505CC. It is a teardrop style with a burnished...

I am considering the MD515 also, but since I also have a Loar 520 F-style I wondered if it is worth trading up for it? Some say to wait until I can get something in the $1,000+ price range, like a...

Great advice here and videos too. I love the idea of watching these. Best of luck with your shoulder, I know it isn’t easy.

Thanks Jim, and I totally agree that I am moderately confused abut I am also trying to learn. Long personal story short, I played violin with this orchestra till I tore a rotator cuff that is an...

I have another (dumb) question. I am so new at this and looking at used Gibson’s, I am wondering if the Gibson’s have truss rods and if not, does it matter?

Thanks very much.

Thanks so much! I would love to find something but confused over A and F style vs A hole??
I am with the New Horizon Orchestra ( for those over 50) that is hosted out of CCM, Director is Betty Ann...

That is awesome, thanks. Interesting the women are all playing Bowl back.

I am in Cincinnati. Until I sell my Violin, I have some budget contraints. :)

Beautiful Instruments!

The CD is beautiful. I see the various instruments too. Nice!

Very helpful about pics! Thanks

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And all men too!

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Gibson A style! If I can sell my violin, that would be great. Thanks! Will listen to the CD, love...

good idea, most are closed right now but something to think about.

Hello, I was referred here from the General Forum board. I am taking classical mandolin lessons from someone who learned in Italy. They have a Bowl Back Mandolin that sounds beautiful. I live in the...

Thanks for your reply and link!

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I did not know about the Classical form, thanks much!

Thank you! Good to remember F style was for classical. Lots to factor in here, this is helpful. I wish my fellow orchestra friend would stop saying my mandolin looks plastic because of the finish. :)...

Hello, I am taking classical mandolin lessons from someone who learned in Italy. They have a Bowl Back Mandolin that sounds beautiful. I live in the US, and I play with a small informal string...

Thank you!

I hope to be as lucky too, and think the mandolin is so under appreciated. Thank you

Thanks!

I am having some difficulty, so thanks for the ‘why’. some of the chords, like Am i think, is a real stretch. Thank you

Wonderful info, thanks. I don’t feel so alone now...:)

Thank you so much! This helps a lot

Good to hear from someone else who is trying too. I have been playing lots of songs on the Mandolin, and they don't sound so great. Missing the technique for sure. Looking for a good teacher! Good...

Thank you Don. I am having difficulty finding a mandolin teacher (most teachers play classical guitar but are willing to teach mandolin...not the same to me). I'm looking at online lessons to get...