I just saw sam bush at telluride. Wow. I've seen him a couple of times but this was the best. He played for a while just by himself and it's amizing how full...
I saw Sam a couple weeks back at the Ryman Auditorium and I know what you mean about when he plays solo. He did Girl From North Country during one of the...
Call it strange..call it fate..I just took my first mandolin lesson..I have never in my life picked up any kind of instrument.<br><br>After hearing Nickle...
I bought my first mandolin today. I've played the guitar most of my life and just wanted to give the mandolin a try. I'm a big bluegrass fan and would love to ...
Hi all,<br>This is my first post to the site, and I'm mighty glad to be here!<br>First off I'm left handed and I've just stared to play the mandolin. I would...
Welcome! I bought my first mandolin in 1974 after seeing Peter Ostroushko playing with The Middle Spunk Creek Boys here in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (He got lots...
Thinking about buying a bluegrass mandolin and want to know the nut widths for the different makes. Also, need a recommendation on an inexpensive wide neck ...
My LaPlant is 1.05"--my old Brentrup (#1) was a tad wider. I moved from the wider nut to the smaller with about 10 minutes of practice, and (like most mandolin...
Hi! I'm new here. I just started playing the mandolin about 8 months ago. I really love it and enjoy it. I have travelled to a few bluegrass festivals this...
Hello, I'm Musty Smells. Ratherthan reply individualy to several messages to introduce myself, I'll just shoot out some thoughts in responce t recent ...
Any of you'ns from Western NC? Join LB's Bluegrass in Western North carolina club. If anyone wants to pick manduets onsome nice baroque tunes, that'd be a...
I am a new player that is learning mandolin quite fast... I think, I also play other instruments mostly guitar. I am playing it by ear and the way I am ...
1)David Grisman/ Tony Rice: TONE POEMS I.<br>...This collection of baroque lovelies represents the best use of dynamics I've ever heard on a long play record....
Check this out: You can log onto House of Blues.com and enter to win Nickel Creek concert tickets for the House of Blues in Chicago!! The contest will be going...
Hi folks,<br>I just joined and read a few posts. I am a mandolin player and I am into swing and jazz. I have played a lot of bluegrass, but don't consider...
Other than visually placing the bridge in reference to the inner points of the f-holes, does anyone have any advice on easily placing the bridge just so after...
I'm sure that you all have found that how you stand & how you hold the mandolin can have a HUGE effect on tone & loudness.<br>I have the most difficult time...
Hmmmm interesting thoughts. I've found that a strap is a must while playin the mando and I use the Monroe method and sling it around my right shoulder which...
Hello friends, does anyone have any suggestions on any REALLY easy to comprehend instructional videos? If anyone has any begining tips for me I would really...
Hello, I am searching for serious, experienced musicians in the state of Kentucky. If you are within surrounding areas or willing to travel. I am looking for ...
I'm curious...what kind of mandolin do you have. I'm very interest in playing mandolin, but I'm not sure what kind to get. Someone suggested a Johnson M-300....
I, too, use purple Tortex. Love them. The David Grisman pick is HUGE, thich, heavy & yes, rounded as you seem to want. I carved mie into a T shape & love it. ...
Just whatever you do, DON'T get the Tocoma! It sounds like a banjo!!!!!<br><br>If u want a beginning instrument, reemeber they're all made at the same factory...
What about a Michael Kelly Mandolin? They sell some factory irregulars on EBaY.<br>Are they any good........<br>A beginner wants to know.<br>Thanks....
