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Hey there folks...this is terrible news..i havent signed on/posted in a long time but sad to see this...is the gofundme still active? im happy to help if so...thank you

For what it's worth, I'd offer that we're talking about the physical training/conditioning of the hands and fingers which is no different than physical training of larger muscle groups in a gym, a...

Good evening all...Does anyone have a tab for Indian Ridge, by Kenny Baker?
Just curious...it's one I'd love to work up.
Thank you!

There is the great lakes music camp in Michigan October 6-8 as well...we'll have hosted jams/sessions/etc. in the evening if you're in Michigan around that time.

Hey there guys, already lots of great responses here...I'm in the camp that says YES...specific to blue chips- they are worth the price. Even a small piece of plastic in the music world is a tool. As...

For what its worth, I think keeping the center of the mandolin around the sternum area as others have mentioned seems to put it in a place where you can change the angle of the neck easily based on...

that's hilarious Mandoplumb!

Thank you Jordan...this is a great explanation and clears up the difference between crossing strings and cross picking...I realized I've incorrectly used the term cross picking on occassion after...

I also play through a radial tone bone and occassionally use both channels. Though you do not have 2 seperate EQ controls (for each channel) there are simple ways around this issue w/ these. Really...

I just put my deposit on one of two H5 style mandolas Will Kimble is currently finishing up. I've long been looking for a high-end mandola since my first trip to the mandolin symposium and since that...

ATTENTION: A well-established progressive bluegrass outfit from West Michigan is interested is interested in seeking out an experienced flatpicker for a touring band based out of Grand Rapids MI. We...

All I know is I'm buying a Calton case now...I'm really glad you got your Kimble back.
Jason

yep, that's ideal....but when I'm playing multiple sets, workshops, etc. at 3 day festivals and doing 10-15 gigs per month unfortunately my hands and everything else collect a little too much grime....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP-sOWsurWw

I posted this a couple weeks ago- Video/Song is The Worrying Kind. Artist- Fauxgrass (www.fauxgrassmusic.com). We're a Michigan based, touring band....

Thanks John, this is just what i was looking for....i appreciate everyone's advice as well...jason

What is the best/safest way to clean the fingerboard on a really nice mandolin?
thank you for your help

we're working on that dave! that's where the name concept came from...not quiet bluegrass...give us another 10 years and we'll see if we've found something:mandosmiley:

Thanks guys, glad you like it. have a great day. jason

Good morning everyone, Fauxgrass just wrapped up another video for a tune we wrote called The Worrying Kind. It'll be on our upcoming album. I hope you enjoy it. Have a great day, enjoy your...

The Vintage Jack is a great solution, it also requires the 1/8" but you don't have to drill. I've had them installed on my gilchrist, ellis, stiver all with no issues whatsoever. I removed the junky...

i have ameritage cases and am able to leave the leather strap on the mando no problem. One mandolin is a Gilchrist F5 which is actually a little deeper/larger than some mandos and it fits w/ the...

thanks Mike! i reached out to them yesterday...i appreciate that. have a great day...jason

Good afternoon all, hope everyone is gearing up for a nice holiday weekend. So, I'll keep this short and sweet...the full time group I've been performing with for years is looking to take a little...

excellent work Steve...I really love your designs, wood selections and innovation. beautiful stuff....good work

Thanks Ivan and Pete...I'm glad you guys enjoyed it, it was a great time making the video...more to come!
have a good day guys, happy picking!
Jason