Christmas presents for mandolin players

[lizard07]

Hi all, I know this thread is a bit old, but I found it incredibly helpful. My boyfriend just picked up mandolin, and is absolutely in love with it (big Chris Thile fan). He is also a voracious reader, and it sounds like The Mandolin: A History by Graham McDonald would be a wonderful read for him. It also appears to be out of print and difficult to find. If you know of anyone interested in selling a copy (I know, a long shot), please let me know, I'd be willing to purchase. Thank you!

[Elliot Luber]

https://www.amazon.com/Ingles-Adjust.../dp/B0009RHAT8

https://www.amazon.com/Professional-.../dp/B07K8FQFN8

https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Portable.../dp/B07W7V3KB2

[Lucas]

Hi all, I know this thread is a bit old, but I found it incredibly helpful. My boyfriend just picked up mandolin, and is absolutely in love with it (big Chris Thile fan). He is also a voracious reader, and it sounds like The Mandolin: A History by Graham McDonald would be a wonderful read for him. It also appears to be out of print and difficult to find. If you know of anyone interested in selling a copy (I know, a long shot), please let me know, I'd be willing to purchase. Thank you!

If you can't find it, get him "The Mandolin in America" by Walter Carter. Its available on Amazon or you can order it from Mr. Carter himself at https://cartervintage.com/collections/books-cds

[HonketyHank]

I have heard folks praise TI strings for the whole time I have hung around the Mandolin Cafe. But their price is a barrier. A free set under the tree might well be a fun experiment. It will either make you a happy believer or relieve your uncertainty about "are they worth the price?".