Hi all! My first post. Today, I received a very nice Eastman 515 mandolin from the good folks at Backstage Music in Mississippi. I live in New Hampshire. Prior to this morning, I never even held a mandolin so I am a full blown newbie for sure. I have however been busy flat picking the guitar for the last 41 years. I just figured it was time to learn a new instrument. I chose the Eastman because I can't afford the American made mandolins. My Eastman mandolin is gorgeous and sounds good to my ears. I can't wait to get started. I also ordered a Lakota strap, a K&K pickup and a Hercules instrument stand. This forum appears to be a wealth of useful information and I thank you all for your insight and help.
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