Silk supposedly helps regulate humidity, which is why violinists use a silk bag or wrap the instrument in a silk scarf. The bag or scarf also helps protect the violin from damage if a bow comes...
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Silk supposedly helps regulate humidity, which is why violinists use a silk bag or wrap the instrument in a silk scarf. The bag or scarf also helps protect the violin from damage if a bow comes...
That's amazing!
How does the bass sound?
Although a poster above recommended gut strings, I'd say no on that. I use them for a baroque setup, but they are VERY fussy, expensive, and go out of tune with a half-degree temperature change.
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I wonder if Northfield sent it out with the wrong paperwork attached.
In any case, it sounds like you got a great deal on the more expensive mandolin. Play it in good health.
Marla Fibish teaches Irish, mainly by ear. Don't know if her times would work for you. http://www.marlafibish.com/contactteaching.asp
If you're interested in going back to classical, Caterina...
2birds, what did you end up getting?
Absolutely charming!
Fimo or Sculpey has a bit of flex to it after it's baked—I don't know if that would be a dealbreaker. I think it also shrinks a little bit in the oven, so your idea of drilling the hole after would...
If you are at all interested in vintage, either one of these would be a contender.
https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/211607#211607
https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/211553#211553
As someone...
2birds, take a look at this if vintage interests you.
Very nice, and your trill technique is enviable!
That's a great deal! I ordered Thomastiks from Thomann in Germany last time, and saved a bundle. Now I'm sorry I didn't spring for a set of the Galli. Although, with the Thomastiks lasting a year or...
Strings By Mail has them. They also have a very low-tension set (not flat-wound) aimed at bowl backs. https://www.stringsbymail.com/
Has anyone tried the Galli Supreme flat-wound strings? I just ordered strings and was sorely tempted to throw in a set of the Galli, but didn't do it—this time, anyway. Wondering how they compare to...
I have the black/wine and probably bought it about two years ago. No dye transfer.
I wonder if the person who had the problem with it had either gotten the lining wet, or lived in an extremely...
I would go for either the Ellis or the Campanella. Either one would last a lifetime.
Probably because they changed the system for numbering between 1917 and 1918. As Joe said, anxiety, sleeplessness, and general disorientation!
I hope someone with more specific knowledge will show up to shed light on this for you.
What I do know is that the L&H numbering system is a mess. Gibson had it together with the dates; L&H...
Now there's a phrase I've never heard! Marilyn Monroe reference?
From today's classifieds: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/206576#206576
"As Pava Knesevic is set to hang up the spurs within the next year, her astounding mandolins seem a safe bet to only ascend...
I'm surprised than no one has yet mentioned Alison Stephens. (British, 1970–2010). Although she mainly wrote solo and small ensemble pieces, she also wrote for mandolin ensemble. Her work is...
Here is a review of the Kentucky. I had one at one point and liked it a lot. My kid has it now.
Essential Elements, a beginning band/orchestra method, has what you're looking for. The violin version would fit mandolin just fine.
He/she was 17? A good long life for a cat, but it's hard to part with someone you've known that long. Sorry.
Mandolin Deep Cuts, the examples you have furnished are tab. Once you get to the notes, ledger lines will force the staves further apart.