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    Re: Why/how did you start playing mandolin?

    I wanted to start playing an instrument for some time. I like singing and was looking for something fun to accompany myself with. Was originally thinking of a ukulele. Then watching an episode of...
  2. Thread: Band Issues

    by Radish
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    Re: Band Issues

    I'd say discuss your goals as a band. What do you all expect from this? What do you want to achieve? If everybody agrees to the same line, then you can ask them to toe that line as well. If the goals...
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    Re: Where are you from?

    Born and raised in Grave, the Netherlands.
    Went to college in Maastricht, NL
    Lived in Voorschoten, Rotterdam and Dordrecht, NL
    Moved to the UK and have lived in
    Stonehouse
    Swanscombe
    London...
  4. Re: 'Free Monthly Lesson' - New website launched today

    I could say the same about teachers. :))
    That said, having had a look over your site I find that I may need to do some budgetting and see if we can work out some lesson times.
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    Re: Your first mandolin method book?

    The first book I really got on with was 'The Mandolin Tutor' by Simon Mayor. Bought 'Mandolin for Dummies' first, didn't get on with it, got the Simon Mayor book from a friend and went from there....
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    Re: Newbie Looking For Guidance

    From someone who started from scratch (i.e. no real musical background since dropping the recorder 35 years previously): my first mandolin was about £80.00. I still have it, and am planning to fiddle...
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    Re: Selecting a first step upgrade in the UK

    The Eastman 504 was my upgrade, which was from various recommendations on here, and because I wanted something better from my extreme cheapskate instrument I started with. Very happy with it, but the...
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    Re: 'Mandolin Day' in Chester (UK) 14/4/18

    Sounds great! Now with only three places left. :)
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    Re: 'Mandolin Day' in Chester (UK) 14/4/18

    What sort of level is this aimed at? I consider myself still a complete beginner, despite having picked up the mandolin about a 18 moths ago. Could never find a teacher and self teaching has been a...
  10. Thread: Complete novice

    by Radish
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    Re: Complete novice

    And while you're here, check out the Newbies group: http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/group.php?groupid=76.
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    Re: Mandolin Day - Chester, UK

    Dagnabbit, missed this thread completely until now. And it's practically next door! (I'm in Crewe). Need to remember to check this board more often, I really could do with some proper teaching. And...
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    Re: The Traveling Pick Sampler - Anyone Interested?

    Hi all,

    just a quick note to confirm the sampler arrived in good order at my place. My biggest test time will be this weekend I think, and when done I'll return it to Mattslouch for him to send it...
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    Re: The Traveling Pick Sampler - Anyone Interested?

    Thanks muchly for the add and the explanation. I have a pick I can add, bought it as an experimental pick as well. It's a Dawg which came in only one size at the place where I bought it. Curious to...
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    Re: The Traveling Pick Sampler - Anyone Interested?

    Hi there, UK resident here. Was originally not going to jump in, but when I was told that international shipping is not so big an issue as it is in other areas (boardgaming), I figured, why not? So,...
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    Re: Who's up for a UK Meet-up?

    I've only just (like, a month ago) picked up the mandolin after not having played any instrument since I stopped playing the recorder at 14 or so. So whilst I'm currently mostly looking for a...
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