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Thanks again for sharing your beautiful music! You seem to have an incredible circle of very talented people to collaborate with. Kolkata must be an amazing place.

Still seeking information. Do these enclosed tuners tell us anything? How about that narrow metal strip between them on the back of the head stock? Shape of the scratch plate? How about the...

Hi Mandroid,

Sounds like a good size for bike trips. I had a Weber Sweet Pea but when I found I was playing with others I would meet along the way, it just didn't have enough punch. When I need...

Hi Mike,

I think this was before toilet seats made it to the Threatened and Endangered Species list, but I'm not entirely sure. Actually, I wonder if MOTS was used as an 'artistic' choice, or...

I think this one is of European origination, Allen. Not sure though. I was hoping one of our experts would know something about it. The owner was an immigrant to the US from Italy, I believe.

Actually Jim, I'm hoping Poul will chime in. He's another one who appreciates these little instruments.

And a few more photos. I am pretty intrigued, and glad he told me about it.
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A friend sent me pictures of his Grandfather's mandolin and when I saw them, I knew we had something unusual.

First, it's a pocket or travel mandolin rather than a full-sized mandolin. The body...

The late Walt Kuhlman (Gypsy's Music) made two mandolins specifically for nylon strings. I had the pleasure of owning one of them for a time. It was a wonderful instrument. It had fan-bracing like...

Just a photo a happened upon this morning while looking for something else, of Pippa listening to me practice. This pretty, mischievous, sweet little cat loves music and usually inserts herself in...

I love my Schertler Guilia. It has just one input, which is fine for me. My guitar playing duo partner carries his own amp. This amp, more than any other I have used, gives the true sound of the...

Hello Joe,

Congratulations on having such a beautiful mandolin in your family and thanks for sharing pictures of it. This is a very nice instrument and a real South Philly historic piece. My...

I love this music. Although I will probably never get there, I'd love to visit India to take in the music, art and food. Thanks for posting this Diptanshu. Thanks also to Arko.

Listen all the...

No regrets. They're pointless. We make the best decisions we can at the time given our knowledge and experience. Today is what matters. Make today the best day you can.

Thanks David. My duo has a St. Patty's day gig at a winery this weekend, but we will add one of these to the play list in support of our Ukrainian friends.

To me, that Eastman is a good value. I wouldn't expect anything more for that money. If I was in the market in that price range, I'd buy one. Just my opinion, YMMV.

Also, tell us a little about the mandolin you would like to have built. Some details would get you better advice.

Same for me, Jim. For many of us, the optimum number of mandolins one can own is N+1 where N= the number you currently own. Happiness can be an elusive target but we can still strive toward it, and...

One more option I'd add to the mix; a Mike Black A4-style mandolin. While I'm not in the market for a new mandolin at this time (enjoying my flat-tops), if I was, this is the one I'd buy. Mike is a...

Then again, it could have been an H.O. Brown, perhaps even this very one.

You know, the world is just getting way too complicated.

Now that I think of it, I had a Gypsy's Music (the late Walt Kuhlman) nylon-strung flat-top that had Walnut ribs and back. Really pretty wood and what a nice little instrument that one was. ...

I have a few mandolins, and none of them are junk instruments, just different, one from another. I take whatever instrument is right for the gig. Sometimes it's my Phoenix Neoclassical, sometimes...

Hello Colemole,

I build flat-top mandolins in the 'flatback-style'. I have used several woods for backs and ribs, mostly cherry, black walnut and maple. My observations are based on my mandolin...

I like it just as it is. I am used to it and don't see any way to make one thing better without making another thing worse. I agree with j4music; If it ain't broke. . .