See my post #14. Jams are still,held on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings. All are welcome.
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See my post #14. Jams are still,held on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings. All are welcome.
I have a Flatiron and a Sumi. Both are excellent if you can find one. The Sumi in particular was made by Eiichi Sumi to the Loar specs and is an excellent bluegrass mandolin. Good luck.
I have two small case humidifiers, and it’s time to put them in my cases. The powder that goes in the humidifiers needs replacing, and I’ve forgotten how many of the small plastic scoops of powder...
You should be able to find a very nice A style Flatiron for that price. Excellent mandolins with an excellent reputation. Flatirons can definitely qualify as “keepers”, and may even be the heirloom...
+1 for a Flatiron A style. I found a really nice 1991 Performer A several years ago for $1K. Excellent build, playability and sound.
If you continue to look for a Flatiron, it will help you to know that the first two numbers in the serial number indicate the year the instrument was made, hence it’s age. For example the serial...
A friend has asked me for advice for a good on-line guitar lesson program. He is an absolute beginner. He does not read music, and simply wants to be able to play songs for personal enjoyment. Any...
My mandolins always stay in their cases. My guitars are on sturdy stands simply because of where I keep them.
With my Flatiron and Sumi I’ve completely conquered MAS.....almost. Just one more please, a Pava A5. Oh how I’d love to have one. Good choice. Congratulations and enjoy.
Am sorry to hear this. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.
I’ve played acoustic guitar for many years, and the mandolin for six years or so. I feel the mandolin has definitely made me a better guitar player not only technically, but also in style. I’m not...
I use a Peterson Stroboclip and am very happy with it. I also use an app called PitchLab that I have downloaded to my IPad that is great for alternate tunings and for all sorts of stringed...
I have McClung arm rests on both my Flatiron and my Sumi. Doug Edwards is really great to work with and offers some beautiful arm rests to compliment your mandolin’s finish.
Plus 1 for Mandolin Straps of Montana. Alan makes some very beautiful straps!
To get more information on what mandolin tony is referring to, type Sumi mandolins into your browser, and click on the link to Desert Rose Banjo (Sumi’s international distributor). Desert Rose has...
I have a 1991 Flatiron Performer A with an integrated fretboard. As far as tone and playability are concerned, the mandolin is awesome with a nice warm, woody tone and a nice chop. Compared to my...
Absolutely check the classifieds right NOW. There is a Kentucky 1000 and a Flatiron Performer A both for $950 (nfi). Both are excellent mandolins spot on your budget. Good luck.
For $500 you should be able to find a gently used Eastman 315, which, IMO, would be a better mandolin in terms of build quality and possibly resale value. My first mandolin was a Loar 220, and my...
That’s a beautiful mandolin, and I’ll bet it sounds as good as it looks.
If at all possible, play as many instruments as you can get your hands on. If you are near a brick and mortar store that carries Eastmans, go and try out everything they have. Go multiple times if...
I haven’t played this particular mandolin, but I have played a Pava Pro A style at IBMA. It was outstanding in every way. The fit and finish was excellent, and the tone was just awesome. I thought...
Interesting that they misspelled Performer too.
+1 on making a trip to a store that is well stocked with mandolins. I know they’re not plentiful, but depending on where in CT you live, The Music Emporium in Lexington, MA is a possible day trip...
Ivan....I’m so sorry to hear of your possibly having cancer. Stay positive and we’ll all hope for the very best for you. You’ll be in our thoughts and prayers.
There are quite a few good used mandolins for $1K or less. Kentucky 900 and 950 are good. Eastman 515 can be had new for $999. I found a really good 1991 Flatiron A that I love for $1000. Check...