Re: Develping good tone
1) A good sounding mandolin (personal preferences abound)
2) Good strings (I think EXP74s rock, but opinions vary per person, and per instrument).
3) A great pick (IMHO at least 1.5mm, and BlueChip if possible. (See countless pick threads for dissenting opinions)
4) Learn the correct way to hold a pick and strike the string at a proper angle (See the countless references here or on videos)
5) Learn to play with a floating right hand (IMHO the weight of the hand behind the pick makes for better tone).
5) Play a lot, so that you become comfortable with all of the above.
Mandolins: Northfield 5-Bar Artist Model "Old Dog", J Bovier F5 Special, Gibson A-00 (1940)
Fiddles: 1920s Strad copy, 1930s Strad copy, Liu Xi T20, Liu Xi T19+ Dark.
Guitars: Taylor 514c (1995), Gibson Southern Jumbo (1940s), Gibson L-48 (1940s), Les Paul Custom (1978), Fender Strat (Black/RWFB) (1984), Fender Strat (Candy Apple Red/MFB) (1985).
Sitars: Hiren Roy KP (1980s), Naskar (1970s), Naskar (1960s).
Misc: 8 Course Lute (L.K.Brown)
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