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The only way for a genre to survive is for young people to play it. Inevitably, if they take an interest, they will place their own interpretations on the music and it will change. I personally...

If you have a connection in NC, I would consider the Wernick camp in Boomer NC, which is the week of Merlefest (mon to to Thursday) and then go to Merlefest after. You will get plenty of jamming at...

Don Paine makes a delightful instrument. That one is a beauty for sure.

I love my Ellis mandolin. The making of it is a wonderful mystery to me but the finished product gives me tremendous pleasure every day.

That was fun! Great idea.

I personally love the looks of the F9. That particular one is very attractive.

I agree. Great store and very nice people.

That is a great solo! Well done.

If the world were run by mandolinists, they would jam up everything and nothing else would get done.......

Sounds good to me!

That was cool. Evolution of a theme.

Thanks for the heads up John! I just skimmed the previews on DC baby. I'm going to have to get this one.

One of mine has a pick guard and I like it although I'm not a pinkey planter. I sort of gently brush over the top and the pick guard is a nice tactile feedback. Looks wise, I like the small elegant...

Thanks for the info! I guess I just assumed. Apologies to St Anne, Canada and Ireland.

Ok, hyperbole, but I really like this. Joe Walsh is one of my favorite mandolinists and Courtney Hartman is spectacular. I am seriously considering Joe's Peghead Nation course. Maybe this should...

That is a cool picture Ivan. I guess you have to know St Anne's reel! I must say it wouldn't qualify as a "sunny Saturday" around here. Looks chilly.

Awesome. I have some of his albums also and I share your opinion. MarK Johnson is a great player too. I enjoyed their set at Merlefest.

I can highly recommend the Merlefest Jam camp. You will get hooked on Jamming with others. Huge range in skill levels amongst attendees. Some of the kids will blow your mind.

Those samples are pretty tasty!

Nice. That's a great mandolin. I'm sure she will be thrilled! I wish you both a lifetime of happiness.

What a hoot! Is there anything she can't do?

I'm going to disagree slightly with the above - regarding having to make your girlfriend play the mandolin that you choose - if you are going for a Collings or similar quality. A Collings is a great...

I would urge all cafe members to give it a listen. The mix is eclectic from Jazz, to classical to folk, to bluegrass. Its a great way to find something new.

This New Years weekend I listened to Mandozine radio for the first time. The selection was so good that even my extended family of non - mandolin people commented on the "playlist".

Winders are not all that helpful for putting strings on but it sure speeds up taking then off.

Very nice design. You should patent that. I don't think rawhide will hurt the finish. Vinyl will hurt.