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Scottish date - Perth Concert Hall 21st March - here's the link for booking: https://www.horsecross.co.uk/whats-on/paul-brady-andy-irvine-94602

I find myself in Houston for 2-1/2 weeks without an instrument (visiting from the UK). Would anyone know where I could rent a mandolin or an octave mando locally? Otherwise would anyone have a...

Wrote a new tune - a waltz - must get it finished off and transcribed, no time today. And this evening, practiced with friends for a lunchtime concert we're doing next month.
Dave N

Sadly I won't be able to make it this year Dagger (away on business). Most disappointed:(. I'm sure everyone will have a great day. Hopefully see you another time.
Dave Norris

I found the ABC notation on the Fiddler's Companion website:
http://www.ibiblio.org/fiddlers/LAEG_LAM.htm
You'll have to scroll down quite a long way.....
Cheers,
Dave

That would be the John Pearse bouzouki set. Three each of the .011 and .016 plain strings, and two each of the .028 and .040 wound strings, allowing either configuration.
Dave Norris

Thanks guys, I must say that's lower than I was expecting. I'll start with the IV nut - spare nut is standing by.....
Cheers,
Dave

Strung up my newly completed IV A-style mandolin kit last night and it's clear some major set-up work is required. As this is my first mandolin I'm not too familiar with the set-up.

What would...

Thanks guys for the various leads. I'm not a great fan of the Picato strings which Fylde normally supply. However d'Addarios certainly worked fantastically well on my Moon Octave Mandolin (far...

Hi folks, my wife was kind enough to buy me a Fylde Longscale Touchstone Bouzouki for my birthday recently. I see the tailpiece uses ball-end strings. Can anyone let me know who would supply...

Oops :redface:, just noticed this is in the wrong section. I'll repost it in the right place.

Hi folks, my wife was kind enough to buy me a Fylde Longscale Touchstone Bouzouki for my birthday...

Well, I'm signed up and I'll be there Monday night!
Cheers,
Dave

I'm thinking of signing up for the summer term Mandolin/Banjo class at SC&T in Aberdeen. I'd be interested to hear the thoughts of those of you who've attended. I'm new to mandolin, but have been at...

The best solvent for epoxy is methylated spirits. That's what we call it in the UK, not entirely sure what you call meths in the US.
Cheers,
Dave

Hi,
Does anyone know of a UK source for DUCO cement, or equivalent product?
Thanks,
Dave