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I guess this is more common than I expected: http://www.iflscience.com/brain/man-fiddles-his-violin-during-his-own-brain-surgery

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I just thought it might be interesting.

For sure - point taken.

The tremolo in the beginning is simple enough to pick up - but I guess I was hoping to see if there was an official or more exact version of the tab for the song that i...

I have been trying to work on Okeechobee Wind by Jesse McReynolds, using tab found here: http://www.mandozine.com/music/search_results.php?searchfor=Okeechobee

But when I listen to this:...

For something that will be used for the situations were discussing, I don't want to spend more than $400. I know that's on the low end of low, but it suits the purpose of the instrument.

So now I just have to find a reasonably cheap mando on craigslist or the classifieds here. The hunt is on!

I'm in Michigan and spend alot of time on the Great Lakes - usually 7-10 miles offshore trolling on the weekends - and there is a lot of dead time between fish some days. My thought was how great it...

First of all, I'm in love with my Stiver F. I spend every second I can playing it.

A thought occurred to me recently. I want to be able to bring my mando with me this summer when I'm out on my...

I consider my guitar to be like a good Michigan microbrew, and my Stiver.. to be like a fine wine.

Both good and fun in their own way, and to be enjoyed differently and in different ways!

That's pretty cool with the fretboard. I didn't see that.

It's funny you mention intonation and strings. I spent my entire Saturday changing strings, raising the action, and adjusting the bridge...

I sat down with my Stiver on Saturday and started goofing around with the video camera. The next thing I knew I had my guitar out and was making a rhythm track and later trying to mix it on my...

I'm having a little bit of difficulty grasping the fact that I played this very mandolin here at Elderly's before you bought it and had it shipped half way around the world. It looks like it arrived...

This instrument has really changed my life since I brought it home. It concerns me a little, actually.

I find myself rushing home from work with the hopes of getting just a little time alone...

Hey Bob. I'm Robert too. I've got a mandolin and I'm from Michigan. A little south of you though - in Almont. I'd say that's an hour-ish drive depending on where in Saginaw.

There's really nothing sweeter than Vermont in the fall.. except maybe relaxing with a nice Stiver mandolin in Vermont in the fall.

And since your mandolin appears to be a close relative to my...

To tell the truth, I'm working on Ben Clark's version of Jerusalem Ridge (above). I like that it's similar to thhe Tony Rice version and Ben Clark has thorough lessons.

Part of my revival and...

Well, this is probably a tired subject and I can understand that there weren't replies. But, in case anyone with the same question happens by my post, here are some excellent mandolin soaked tunes I...

Dunlop Polish 65 Cleaner/Polish and Bodygloss (Bodygloss for finished surfaces only - not fretboard. 65 Cleaner is ok for everything).

Soft cotton cloth. Maybe a microfiber. Silver jewelry cloth...

I owe you all a thank you - I've read through all of your posts and its all very useful info.

Funny thing is, although it makes sense to my brain, my fingers, not so much. I keep getting the...

It happens. You get stuck in a rut listening to the same music for a long time.

I've been listening to the same old time fiddle tunes forever.

I love minor key fiddle tunes on the mando. For...

I'm about 25yrs into this journey, and although I feel like I should be further along than I am, I'm glad for those quiet times when I can play my favorite tunes over a cup of coffee in peace - and...

I feigned illness today to spend time at home playing my Stiver in peace - and I don't regret it.

Tonight my wife told me to be careful not to rub off the finish polishing it.

I'm really...

Frank,

I played your instrument and it sounded beautiful. It looks beautiful. I think you'll be really happy with your decision and I just hope everything arrives properly after such a long...

This looks like the right place to post.

One thing that I've never felt that I've been able to master so far in my mandolin playing, are triplets with hammer-ons and pull-offs. By that I mean what...

That's a nice looking mando. The back and the neck are very similar to mine - although I'd say mine has a little more of a reddish-brown color and no defined sunburst. The headstock, tailpiece, and...