I've heard people say that they love their mandolin but..........

[Josh Levine]

He says he will send more pics if interested....

[Bernie Daniel]

"Just looking through the cafe classified ads I think the gentleman chose a poor photograph for the ad. mandolin in the picture is not even the one for sale.�� "

A gentleman would not post that picture.

Tasteless and a deterrent to purchase (anything from the seller).

I agree completely with your first point -- always a good idea to show the mandolin you are selling.

Not a "gentleman"? That is in the eye of the beholder. Many "ladies" these days show almost that much skin when they walk around in public and no one dares say WORD ONE about it.

So I think men can do as they wish these days in that regard - what is good for the goose is good for the gander.

If you want a good Collings mandolin and the price was right why would you not buy it?

[Mark Wilson]

..why would you not buy it?

Cause it creeps me out a bit?

[allenhopkins]

It's the ole "hunk in a hammock with his mandolin" ploy. Might sell cold beer, not-so-much mandolins...

[Tobin]

Hey, that mandolin has three G strings!

[neal]

Maybe the guy just wants to weed out all the buyers without a sense of mirth? Hey, I wouldn't want an instrument going to a household that's too serious. ...well, except for the right cash..;)

[pheffernan]

Would you buy a mandolin from that person?

I suppose the deal could get a little hairy...

[Nathan Kellstadt]

Reminds me of the guy selling the Gilchrist about two years ago leaning up against his toilet, nobody seemed that offended by it except for me and the fact it was priced as a Gilchrist is priced, the bathroom seemed very clean, etc., but still, c'mon guys!

I'd completely forgot about the 'toilet Gilchrist', and how it, ever so briefly, set the Cafe on fire. Thanks for the memory.

[your_diamond]

Maybe he's trying to attract The Cafe's Gay Clientele ?!?!? Hey, it's the 21st century, anything is possible.

[Bertram Henze]

wonder what's being sold here. If you sell your mandolin, maybe you want a real person to love instead?

It's a pathetic dating offer, camouflaged as an instrument sale (like what you say to start a bar conversation: " wanna see my mandolin?" "my name is not Lynn")

[Jess L.]

wonder what's being sold here. If you sell your mandolin, maybe you want a real person to love instead?

It's a pathetic dating offer, camouflaged as an instrument sale (like what you say to start a bar conversation: " wanna see my mandolin?" "my name is not Lynn")

Well I considered that possibility, but then I thought maybe he's just a practical joker who likes to see what discussion would result from such an ad. Entertainment I guess.

I see similar things frequently on cars-for-sale ads on Craigslist, somebody trying to sell a 1940s or 1950s car and they get their girlfriend (or someone) to be in the car photo, sometimes in a quasi-risque pose and sometimes just dressed in vintage costume.

15 minutes of fame?

Whatever the case, I still find the mandolin ad amusing, and not particularly controversial. Kinda surprised it generated as much discussion as it did. I've seen at least one instance of a more provocative photo over in the Women With Mandolins thread and no one says anything about that, hmm...

Maybe he's trying to attract The Cafe's Gay Clientele...

Maybe but there are probably a lot more women on this website than people think. Although it's not immediately obvious when people use forum pseudonyms that don't reveal gender. I for one have no interest in using my real name on the internet (no I don't do Facebook either) due to weirdos and people who might like my amateurish music just a little bit *too* much and become 'problems' that I'd have to deal with in real life... way too easy to look up stuff (home address, phone number, all their relatives etc) once you know their real name. So yeah 'hiding' behind a forum pseudonym might seem a little chicken, but for women sometimes it can prevent problems. That's been my experience anyway (got tired of changing my phone number due to stuff like that).

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My pickin':

meeses, banjer, heresy, English-esque, unauthorized variation, Brazos, holiday 1, holiday 2, etc.

Practice backing tracks (MIDI-only) & scrolling sheetmusic with mandolin tab:

Chadwick's Bog, Calypso Carol, Month of May, Newcastle, Alt Greek, Mignonne (Antonelli) variation, Northern Lass, Up On The Housetop.

[Bernie Daniel]

.....I see similar things frequently on cars-for-sale ads on Craigslist, somebody trying to sell a 1940s or 1950s car and they get their girlfriend (or someone) to be in the car photo, sometimes in a quasi-risque pose and sometimes just dressed in vintage costume.

15 minutes of fame?

Whatever the case, I still find the mandolin ad amusing, and not particularly controversial. Kinda surprised it generated as much discussion as it did. I've seen at least one instance of a more provocative photo over in the Women With Mandolins thread and no one says anything about that, hmm....

Exactly my point! Thank you!

[Tomando]

this is a great example of our culture's fear of mens' sexuality, and demanding of womens'. (with few exceptions). just go to any beach and, for example, check out the volleyball game, and look at what men are wearing; obligatory baggy board shorts. women; obligatory string bikinis. just sayin'....

[bratsche]

From this female viewpoint, that's a somewhat disturbing photo. The self-satisfied grin, and the dark glasses... just ewwww! He's no hunk, except obviously in his own mind. Probably a tripod-taken selfie. Sorry we're giving him the attention he craves. Guy reminds me of the perv with binoculars on the balcony across the street when I was 22.

bratsche

[Jeff Hildreth]

What? No comment about nut width or woody tone ?