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I have my sights set on either a Silverangel Econo A or a Northfield Model A. Neither are available to me locally so I will be buying without first playing them. Which of the two would you recommend?...

I did receive contact from Ken. Thanks to all who replied

I've been sending emails to Ken Ratcliff of Silverangel mandolins. I have not been able to contact him by the classified section's email link on his recent offerings. Does anyone have an alternative...

A few months ago, I bought a Eastman 505 from the Mandolin Store. Without spending too much money ($750), I think it's a great bang for the buck. My current skills just can't justify the purchase of...

Answered my email within a few hours after I sent it two weeks ago.

I'm thinking about buying one of the relatively new Northfield Calhoun models. I'd appreciate your thoughts and/or feedback on this model to assist in making my decision to buy.

I'm new to the mandolin and recently purchased an Eastman A-style mandolin. I'd like to purchase a strap instead of juggling it on my lap. I would appreciate recommendations for the purchase of a...

I'm a beginning mandolin player and I just recently bought a mandolin (Eastman 505). It came strung with medium guage strings. I'm also a guitar player and all of my guitars are strung with light...

Carved body A style?

How much time does it take a builder to make a mandolin? Nothing ornate, just a handbuilt mandolin?

Regards,
Frank

Great analogy and explanation!

Just ordered and received an armrest from Doug Edwards for my Big Muddy Mando. Wow! What an improvement in comfort and sound. Top notch stuff!

Why do most mandolin players favor a thick pick with a more rounded edge?

I too very much liked your videos.

Ok, I have another question. What would the change in bridge do for me? I'm really "green" at this mandolin stuff yet.

Yes indeed. The point I was trying to make was the fact that he only had two fingers and compensated just beautifully using only the two fingers.

The famous Gypsy Jazz guitar player Django could only use two fingers and his thumb. He tore up the neck of his guitar playing his music. Whatever works best, use it.

When I was a child I took...

I'm a newbie to the world of mandolins. I just purchased a Big Muddy M-11 (solid mahogany) mandolin three days ago. Since acquiring it, I haven't been able to put it down.

I noticed on the Big...

Well, I went back to the music store today and came back home with a new Muddy Water M-11. It's the solid mahogany mandolin. I ended up deciding on the solid mahogany because to my ears, it was very...

I'm currently considering the purchase of a Big Muddy mando. The local music shop has three of them, all with standard width neck. I played the Walnut/Spruce, the all mahogany, and the...

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My Boat Paddle mandolin came strung with the Aquila's. In fact, the mandolin is designed for nylon strings. The sound is very clear, precise, and warm. It's definitely easier to play.

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I purchased the mandolin from Music Folk in St. Louis. It is one of which you played. I always wanted to learn the mandolin but was hesitant over the small fret board width and the rather taunt steel...

I use the Pro 310 and Pro 330

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My Boat Paddle Mandolin came with the Aquila strings. I like them a lot and they are kind on the fingers. The strings are called Aquila M1 Mandolin strings and can be purchased at Elderly music.
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