Hello, New member/mandolin player here. I've been playing guitar for over 20 years and recently taken a strong interest in mandolin and bluegrass. I'm looking...
sweet looking mando...tunes to learn include Old Joe Clark, Uncle Pen, Soldiers Joy, Git Along Home Cindy, Roanoke, Devil's Dream, etc. If you've not been to...
Joe Nobiling
fidlerjo@...
May 15, 2005 1:04 pm
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Scot, you didn't tell us where you're located. We have a place where folks can jam during the summer. I live in western NY state. That's a really pretty...
hi joe thanks for the info i am just waiting delivery on a gibson a1 from the states bought off e bay and looking forward to playing all the best gerry. Send...
Any Rover mandolin, starting with the RM-25. Solid top, and amazingly good sound for under $100. They're the best value I've found so far. (Rover is a brand of...
I actually ended up sending that one back and ordering a new one and then it was not a problem for the mandolin tech. There must have been something wrong...
Oh yea, I guess that would help.. I'm in upstate NY, near Albany. Sorry! ... From: mandolin@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mandolin@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Marie...
hi just new to the group i have a gibson mdel a which i want to restring anyone advise me on best strings to use to get the best out of the mandolin thanks...
I listed a new link, for thoes that might be interested. Some friends who now have their own family group came and visited and played for us at our yearly...
Hi Gerry- WOW you got a great mandolin! I prefer either the Martin Strings, or the Bill Monroe brand.. but everyone has thier favorite. I will encourage you...
I amhosting another Slow Jam on Sunday June 5, 2005, from 1:15 pm to 5:35pm. I hope you can come. The location is my house in Holliston, Massachusetts. I...
why do you change strings every month? Is it better for the instrument somehow? Marie <html><div>"I won't let go of that youthful soul. Despite body and...
Absolutley every month is not an absolute, but at least every other month... Most strings are "wound" and dirt/dust gets between the grooves. It does not...
hijust another query about the gibson A what is the best gauge to useim sure there are a good few gibson owners in this group.thanks for info given so far im a...
A lot depends on your mando and your playing style. For me, I like a heavy gauge string..d'addario ronnie mccoury...but 1st you need to make sure your mando...
Send us your post on your favorite type of music that you play...wether it be folk,celtic,bluegrass, etc. It would be interesting to know what is going on in...
I am new to the mandolin (playing 3 days to be exact) and was wondering how I should hold my left hand? I do have an instructor but he started me right in on...
Hi Lynne, and welcome to the group rather than me trying to explain check out this link and there is lots of great info and also pictures so you can see...
Only two more weeks before I leave for the Northwest String Summit! I went last year for my first time and wouldn't miss it again--Yonder Mountain String Band...
Howdy Rubt My interest in music is 'old stuff'. Old country gospel, International, - greek, and old folk music. Celtic adn cowboy western . Thanks Mike L. ...
I love that "plunky plunk" soft bluegrass mandolin tone, but my flat- back Epiphone-Gibson has more of the bright ringing tone you find with round-back...
I guess I am late posting this... But I enjoy the old traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel... For diversity: I am a big fan of Sam Bush, and of course...
Hey Kelly never to late to post, glad you did. Sure love that bluegrass, gospel bluegrass and country gospel. Did you happen to go to the Bluegrass gospel...
Hey Neighbor! Did you mean Grapevine? Either way, no I didn't get to go. I do occasionally catch The Southwest Bluegrass Club. They meet once a month, usually...
I believe all mandolins should 'ring'...the 'soft plunk' you refer to, is created by a very quick release of the chord after strumming, I believe... Joe...
Joe Nobiling
fidlerjo@...
Jun 17, 2005 5:49 am
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I have been an inactive member of this group likely for over a year. I loved to pluck on my grandfathers mandolin as a child, and at various times in my...
