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How true.

I'd use epoxy colored to match. Mileage may vary:)

It'd be easier to hide in mahogany than maple.

Thanks for the tip. I’m a slow learner too.

I’m sure you have lots of experience with wood for tops and your hands can provide great information as to the appropriate level of flex. And your knowledge of tap tones, combined with the flexing,...

Those are beautiful instruments. I'm glad I'm only lusting in my heart, not my wallet:)

Didn’t know they were here.

It is a bit busy for those folks this time of year. A little kindness and charity might go a long ways. You can bet they’re not just doing 8 hour days.

Lowest note is G.
Fifth fret on next string-G.
10th fret on next string is G.
15th fret on next string is G.

Works for me, but probably not why it’s done that way.

That is so terrible. Hope your recovery is uneventful, pain free and swift.

I did a similar path looking out 5 years to retirement when I picked up the mandolin. Be patient with yourself, first develop a habit of playing/practicing/learning. (I started getting up earlier)....

I know from other posts that you seem to lust for a Gibson, but would like to find the 'right' one. I'm sure folks share that. Education usually costs money, so a trip to Nashville might be the...

Elderly has prints for sale.

I have both. Softness of the leather is more important to me, that said, I use both regularly without issue.

I’d speak with the supplier. Unless the ‘grade’ specifies that knots are allowed, I would expect them to replace it. That said, there are no ‘official’ grading standards for tonewoods like there...

My pinky hurts when I nail it down:(

IRealPro.

Some boutique makers, (Blue Chip) show their sizes related to coins but I don't know of any who list dimensions. I'm sure if there are, it'll be pointed out:)

Get on the pick sampler list. With...

I don't agree with the first statement.



Merriam-Webster defines composing as 'formulate and write music'. Improvisation doesn't involve any attempt at permanence, although someone may record...

The one most familiar with mandolins?

If you can't hear a difference, why bother? Its like if you can't tell the difference between a Rogue and a Gilchrist, smile that you saved $20K.

Pretty early f hole guitar-like instrument, isn't it? I have no idea when f hole guitars originated.

Great, thoughtful article about such a wonderful player.

It may have gone to sleep and when awake you may find it sounds like an oboe. You never know.......

You can strive for whatever you want. Don't think others will share your goals.

On my plane of existence, playing nice with the other kids is always a good trait, and provides a great deal of...

It’s not about the sound. It’s the ‘historical artifactness’ of it.