tshaw
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Post by tshaw on Apr 30, 2021 9:07:37 GMT -5
Any recommendations, Sir?? I've no idea...it was a pun based on the need to use a plectrum (aka pick)....a bad pun, at that. lol Hahaha, that is good. I can't believe I missed that. Well done, Sir. |
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Post by jeffd on Apr 30, 2021 10:23:33 GMT -5
I play mandolin, classical music, in a mandolin orchestra. As well I play in various folkie type scenarios, bluegrass and old time music mostly. I've been looking at Loars as an entry level due to the fact that they have a hand carved top. As a player, any thoughts on those?? Loars, Eastmans, Kentuckys, all have decent enough entry level instruments. I would borrow or rent a mandolin first, for a week or two, just to see are you going to fall in love. If not, you saved even the cost of an entry level instrument. If you do fall in love, you can justify a bigger budget and get something you may love for ever. |
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Post by tshaw on Apr 30, 2021 10:53:21 GMT -5
I've been looking at Loars as an entry level due to the fact that they have a hand carved top. As a player, any thoughts on those?? Loars, Eastmans, Kentuckys, all have decent enough entry level instruments. I would borrow or rent a mandolin first, for a week or two, just to see are you going to fall in love. If not, you saved even the cost of an entry level instrument. If you do fall in love, you can justify a bigger budget and get something you may love for ever. Wise advice indeed. I am going to take it, thanks! |
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Post by jeffd on May 4, 2021 13:00:00 GMT -5
I am trying to learn to smoke pipe while playing. It is a lot harder than I thought. Much easier to play, stop and puff, play, stop and puff. Not the same thing.
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jay
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Edward's Pipes....only Edward's pipes....and Buccaneer in the bowl
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Post by jay on May 4, 2021 13:44:17 GMT -5
Saxophone (all of them, actually, which makes me Bi-Saxual), flute, bass guitar, and baritone ukulele.
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Post by jeffd on May 16, 2021 20:50:33 GMT -5
So I read where banjo players are under represented in the population that tests positive for COVID-19, compared to the general public. A reasonable explanation would be that banjo players have a lot of practice with social distancing.
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Post by Ronv69 on May 19, 2021 15:13:54 GMT -5
I play the drums. I never had a decent set, but I didn't care - I still made a rhythmic noise.  You should get a bodhram. I have a friend who plays one in the church praise choir. |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 19, 2021 15:15:21 GMT -5
I've been playing guitar since March 1964. Over the years I taught guitar lessons and gigged in more bands than I can count. These days I just play for myself. Lugging amps and other equipment for a $100 gig has lost its luster. Along the way I picked up a few instruments. Things may have gotten a bit out of hand.    That's worse than my pipe collection! 👍😁🤠 |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 19, 2021 15:16:51 GMT -5
I first picked up a guitar about 35 years ago. Never took lessons, just mostly taught myself. Picked up what I could from other guys I played with. Always acoustic, and never really was that good, but I do ok, and I enjoy it. I have a Fender Gemini IV acoustic guitar now that I bought used in a Temple, Texas music store about 20 years ago. It's like an old friend, and the only guitar I have now. The dudes expect a cowboy guitar around the campfire. You were only fulfilling your professional duties. |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 20, 2021 5:54:46 GMT -5
I play the drums. I never had a decent set, but I didn't care - I still made a rhythmic noise. You should get a bodhram. I have a friend who plays one in the church praise choir. That's a level of skill I just don't have. They're tricky to play. That said, with a little practice, I'm sure I'd get there. |
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