First of all, as I learned fiddle tunes on mandolin (and fiddle), I started flatpicking them on guitar which I really hadn't done much prior to that. Mandolin also opened up understanding of the...
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First of all, as I learned fiddle tunes on mandolin (and fiddle), I started flatpicking them on guitar which I really hadn't done much prior to that. Mandolin also opened up understanding of the...
I'm sorry to relay that our friend Dale Smith (aka "Jessboo") passed away last Thurs at his home in Muscatine, Iowa. Dale was a good friend and loved instruments, but mandolins were his favorite by...
**Not mando tatoo, but closely related **
Being an industrial designer for 36 years (furniture designer currently) and fiddler/mando+guitar picker most of my life, I decided to blend the two. ...
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In my violin supplies, I had a new length of soundpost material (as well as a number of old ones from past fiddles I've come across) and used my post measuring tool inside to get the correct...
Thanks. We'll see what happens.
Larry, you're right. I'm in Muscatine and they played a house party here years ago. Been a fan ever since. I was really sad when I heard this news on their IG page. Terrible. I don't know the details...
Right. But this was purchased by my son in Kona, HI at a dealer there. My son isn't in HI any longer and is on the mainland. So, dealer help will be difficult. I was hoping to contact Washburn first.
If you have good contact info for them, pass it on.
I've tried two different times to contact Washburn, but they've not responded at all. I emailed the info, pic, and receipt via their only "contact us" page. They don't give a phone number on their...
My son purchased an electric/acoustic F style Washburn and the top is sinking bad at the treble F hole. Either it's from no bracing or loose bracing. Shouldn't happen to a NEW instrument, but...
I like to think of it as DRIVE or PULSE. Yeah, it's "rhythmic", but in old time music there's a tune that needs to be delivered in a driving, danceable, waltzing, or lilting manner. Or with a lilt...
Just now seeing this thread and there are a lot of wordy posts that honestly I haven't gone through entirely. But it seems there is a lot of speculation about fiddlers, instruments, strings, bows,...
My son just bought a brand new Washburn F style in Kona, KI last week and thinks the bridge needs some work. He'd rather have someone do it, so anyone know of anyone who works on mandolins and setup...
The quack Dr who inserted goat testes was pretty crazy, and it wasn't even FICTION! :) . That Dr later made the huge 15000 watt station on the Mexico border.
This series is fantastic. I've been looking forward to it for months. The Carter family info is really interesting and amazing how influential they were. Also, I knew about cowboy movement due to...
Do you REALLY think that if I had seen or heard about issues of leakage prior to this experience I would have used them in my 20+ yr old Martin?
Update: Finally got the D-35 back from the shop and the tech cleaned it as well as he could. Still VERY evident and looks like greasy stains inside. Now, the lacquer on the outside of the body...
UPDATE: Well, the guitar was able to be cleaned up by my very articulate luthier. He removed the pickup and cleaned it up, then vacuumed and wiped until the particles in the guitar were gone. I...
Just had this happen INSIDE my Martin D-35 last week and in communication with D'Addario. I use a sponge in a film canister with holes and a Dampit for my mandolin, but tried this for my guitar...
Very nice! Love it! I named my 2nd son LUKE (Crazy Chester didn't go over well w/my wife).
I really like Sully's Straps. I have one for my guitar and one on my F mando. Pat Sullivan makes a great custom strap per your needs. Great service, too (no financial interest).
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Cool, thanks. This would definitely make a great arrangement for mando or mando+guitar. I've never tried it, but will soon.
We discuss right hand techniques alot on here and one right hand that...
By the way, is Simon using an alt. tuning on the guitar for this performance of Sound of Silence? I play several of his on guitar, but not this one. Thanks.
It was a great performance by Paul. I watched very little of the day's events, but this is one I happen to catch live. Amazing how the words to Sound of Silence applies to 9/11 tragedy.
It was...
"Bryan Duckworth" as in REK's "best friend since 3rd grade" fiddler? Welcome. Loved your stuff with him!