Good morning 🌄
I had decided that I needed a different instrument with which to move forward and I was fortunate to find a mildly used, Eastman 504 which I really like. I'm working on keeping my fingers in their lanes, so to speak, not collapsing, and keeping the neck from sliding down into the fork of my left hand.
Up until now I've been using turned around guitar picks I've had laying around and I'm ready to get some mandolin picks. I'm not interested in playing bluegrass, more of a folk and chanson style (thanks to those who helped me identify that music). I know there are lots of choices out there and I may well try different ones over the course of my learning but is there a good, versatile place to start that isn't $35 (unless that really is the ticket)?
Additional ask: I believe the strings are fine (the shop where I got it assured me that they were) but if I wanted something lighter, what would you suggest? Would changing to a lighter gauge (assuming these are medium) mean adjusting the neck, or can I just change the strings?
Thanks in advance for all suggestions.
Lauren
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