Got myself an Eastman MD505 today, wonderous sound and first big purchase! Also learned that mandolas exist after trying to tune a mandolin and snapping a string.2yr ⋅ Whiplashagainza ⋅ r/mandolin
Came across my Grandfathers Gibson A3 Mandolin. I'm looking to get it restored. Can anyone tell me anything about this instrument? Thank you in advance!3yr ⋅ finaldi ⋅ r/mandolin
Sprang for a Big Muddy since I'm moving to Ireland next year and I wanted a violin neck for my small hands. It's beautiful and was worth every single penny. Sprang for the M-11 since all I play is Celtic. The sound is amazing. Bless.3yr ⋅ itsabean1 ⋅ r/mandolin
Had to wait two months to get her in, but worth the wait. Not too many southpaw mandolins out there. (Eastman 305-L.)2yr ⋅ mister_sleepy ⋅ r/mandolin
Do I have kids? No, not at all, but I do have two babies (this is the fanciest corner of my house, btw).3yr ⋅ tawondasmooth ⋅ r/mandolin
I bought this thinking even if I never learn to play it, it will look amazing hung up on a wall4yr ⋅ needsabetterusername ⋅ r/mandolin
Just bought my first mandolin! Please post links to your favorite YouTube teachers along with advice. I’ve been playing guitar for 15 years, but this is a whole new beast4yr ⋅ SingShredCode ⋅ r/mandolin
My work in process. Totally from scratch, and totally being done on my kitchen table.4yr ⋅ Clutch_Floyd ⋅ r/mandolin
Why do the 1st & 2nd strings bend to attach at the tailpiece while the 3rd & 4th don’t? I could just set up the 1/2 straight to the hooks, so why the option? 🤔1yr ⋅ reddtropy ⋅ r/mandolin
My first ever instrument after wanting to play for 15 years! Spent about an hour learning when it arrived yesterday and I’m officially obsessed4yr ⋅ Cheyennagins ⋅ r/mandolin
Got to see one of my mandolin heros last night. Mike Compton and Joe Newberry in Phillipsburg Montana. Great show!1yr ⋅ bigsky59722 ⋅ r/mandolin
What is this?? No text or numbers anywhere on this instrument. Found in SW Ohio1yr ⋅ patfishin ⋅ r/mandolin
On our yearly pilgrimage to East Tennessee, and I finally got to join the Mondo club after about 3 ~ 4 years of lurking ! Any fun beginner songs to recommend ? I’m no stranger to string instruments if that helps!3yr ⋅ Elegant_Dinosaur ⋅ r/mandolin
The Carbon Guitar companies are taking too long to make mandolins, so I made one myself2yr ⋅ noprobl3m ⋅ r/mandolin
I'm not good at playing, but this is all I look foward to some weekends.4yr ⋅ DeadbySundown ⋅ r/mandolin
My guitar calluses are not helping as much as I thought that would. Mando players, I tip my cap to you4yr ⋅ SingShredCode ⋅ r/mandolin
Are the strings placed oddly on this, or is this mandolin just too small for me? Clarification in comments2yr ⋅ Fantabitastic ⋅ r/mandolin
A new mandolin deserves the same old strap, but, well, cooler! Spent the last few weeks knitting this.5yr ⋅ stoopidsquig ⋅ r/mandolin
Guitar/fiddle player just starting out on the mandolin - I know it’s a cheap one, but it sounds fine to my ears! Any beginner tips?2yr ⋅ dh5cents ⋅ r/mandolin
This is the only pick I use on my mandolin. It’s the most comfortable and gets the best sound imo1yr ⋅ GundersonOfficial ⋅ r/mandolin
My first upgrade! Saved up and jumped from a $180 mandolin to a $1000 mandolin and I'm absolutely loving it!4yr ⋅ atarirelic ⋅ r/mandolin
An OLD shot of my one and only mandolin I've had since I was 9. Still play it everyday and it looks as good as new. Hope you all like it :)4yr ⋅ marshalljcdesigner ⋅ r/mandolin
First mandolin, I’m 27 years old. I have wanted a mandolin since I was 15. I am so happy to finally have one. I am so appreciative to have this sub. Did any of you start older than 27 years old? Happy playing! God Speed!4yr ⋅ gardenhairy ⋅ r/mandolin
Jethro Burns might be the king of jazz mando, but this album is incredible! Stephane Grappelli with David Grisman and Mike Marshall 🔥🔥3yr ⋅ mandosnturtles ⋅ r/mandolin
I’m a lot more disappointed than you could even imagine. This is my second broken Thile pick. I might go blue chip or something else next...2yr ⋅ FermentToBee ⋅ r/mandolin
Within 30 minutes of opening it, my family is already sick of Losing My Religion. Guitar player who’s branching out. Fun!4yr ⋅ amccune ⋅ r/mandolin
Hello all! I ran this by our fearless moderator to make sure it was kosher, but I wanted to let everyone know that I am trying to build my lesson studio this year since it’s still hard to perform with Covid! Thank you for your time!3yr ⋅ violinfiddleman ⋅ r/mandolin
Upgrade update. Thanks for all those who gave me advice on my last post.5yr ⋅ Monkey_on_the_train ⋅ r/mandolin
Girlfriend got me a mandolin last month for my birthday, went to my first bluegrass jam session today. I was in way over my head but it was a blast!4yr ⋅ AltVeghead ⋅ r/mandolin
I just got a new mandolin for free I don’t know if it’s in good condition but it sounds really nice11mo ⋅ xxlou_25xx ⋅ r/mandolin
My wife kept taking my mando from me so she could play. The logical course was to buy a second mandolin. Now the cat is interested in both of them. Please advise.4yr ⋅ CaptCardboard ⋅ r/mandolin
I found this next to the trash at work and I can’t find any brand or words on it at all. If someone could help identify it or put me in the right direction!4yr ⋅ _jajones ⋅ r/mandolin
Does anyone know this brand, “Karez,” the name is stylized so it might be some other name. Was given to my brother in this case. What does anyone know about it?3yr ⋅ kodakopp ⋅ r/mandolin
Hello! I don’t know my ass from mandolin, but want to learn; so I went and bought this for $80. Is that fair for a Km-160?2yr ⋅ yyoonns ⋅ r/mandolin
Picked up this bad boy at the local music store. I’m new to mandolin. Would you guys know some of the history on this? The sticker inside says Genuine Harwood3yr ⋅ twss95 ⋅ r/mandolin
Got my great grandfather's mandolin set up, any tips for learning to play?3yr ⋅ pacobriente ⋅ r/mandolin
Does anyone know anything about banjolins? just got this,cleaned it up. put a better bridge and 8 strings where it used to have 5.2yr ⋅ olykate1 ⋅ r/mandolin
I have been playing guitar for a year and my grandparents bought me my first mandolin, its a cheap one but sounds great! Lovely instrument.4yr ⋅ BoiMarin ⋅ r/mandolin
First mandolin (Ibanez M522) Anyone know of some places to pick up some tabs online?1yr ⋅ Maximus_Primee ⋅ r/mandolin
I’ve played guitar for 20 years but picked this up on a whim yesterday. Now to learn how to play it!4yr ⋅ GigaKaust ⋅ r/mandolin
Tried the new Gravity Strikers with speed bevels, anyone else tried them?1yr ⋅ zonker1984 ⋅ r/mandolin
How similar is this to play compared to a standard mandolin? Thai Laos phin mandolin1yr ⋅ flintlockfay ⋅ r/mandolin
My grandpa just gifted me this, saying it is from the 19th century. Can you guys confirm or add some info? The silver thing at the bottom is newer than the rest3yr ⋅ snoopissed ⋅ r/mandolin
My personal mnemonic for setting the bridge for the right intonation8mo ⋅ Connect-Will2011 ⋅ r/mandolin
Just had a new bridge installed on my custom 2003 E.F. Elliott solid body #24.4yr ⋅ cwj1978 ⋅ r/mandolin
Since there doesn’t seem to be an r/mandocello, I thought you guys might like to see what my wife got for Xmas. 1924 Gibson K15yr ⋅ Ukulele_Billy ⋅ r/mandolin
Exotic mechanics: is it easy to tune and what kind of strings would I need?2mo ⋅ Aldaron23 ⋅ r/mandolin
Is there a particular picking technique for slurs, or is just be as smooth as possible? (Not sure if the style markings on my music are specifically for violin)2yr ⋅ kissbythebrooke ⋅ r/mandolin
Social distancing inspiring me to pick up my Weber mandolin after many years! Happy picking!4yr ⋅ _maate ⋅ r/mandolin
found out this came with my parents old house and was wondering if any of you know anything abt it!!3yr ⋅ IlanKinderlerer ⋅ r/mandolin
Needs clear coat but though you guys would like to see some color for the new year5yr ⋅ Sneezyowl ⋅ r/mandolin
Restaurant shut down until April. Learning this little baby in the next two weeks.4yr ⋅ youenjoymyself ⋅ r/mandolin
Scale books - this book is useless. Is there a 3-octave scale book similar to the Flesch scale system for mandolin?6mo ⋅ Logan9Fingerses ⋅ r/mandolin
Found this old Gibson at a pawn shop. Pretty good shape. What would it be worth? I’ve never owned one, and I was thinking of making an offer. Any insight appreciated mandoliners.3yr ⋅ Haters_7 ⋅ r/mandolin
Finally upgraded to a f-style today! I liked my old a-style Gretsch but the tone on this runs laps around it. I can finally get some of that bluegrass chop.4yr ⋅ Bonsai668 ⋅ r/mandolin
Make me have a shred of disrespect for this MandoMan right here8mo ⋅ Mandolinist_girl766 ⋅ r/mandolin
Found this old mandolin in my grandfather's attic. Can anyone help ID it, or at least narrow down a time period?6yr ⋅ The_Smallest_Pox ⋅ r/mandolin
Hi! Can anyone help me find out what kind of strings I need for this trichordio (mandolin with 4 sets of 3 strings each)? Is it safe to tune in octaves? Do you recommend a web store that sells them? Sorry, I'm new to the instrument.3yr ⋅ helgihermadur ⋅ r/mandolin
After a year and a half on a Rogue, upgraded today to an Eastman 505. Loving it!6yr ⋅ Squelchy7 ⋅ r/mandolin
Came into possession of this mandolin, can anyone tell me anything about it? maker's sticker inside is almost completely gone.1yr ⋅ freedoomed ⋅ r/mandolin
Strap button fell out of my 2012 Breedlove, am I okay to just put it back in with some glue?1yr ⋅ AbuZela ⋅ r/mandolin
Australian beginner mando player looking for an online teacher, more info in comments!4yr ⋅ lordoftheearrings ⋅ r/mandolin
I just ordered this mandolin-banjo off of reverb and the action is RIDICULOUSLY high. Do I nerd to take it to a shop to have it lowered or is it something I can do myself?4yr ⋅ chels753 ⋅ r/mandolin
When somebody sees my fingers after a long day of playing, and suggests I use these bad boys.7yr ⋅ PM_Me_An_Ekans ⋅ r/mandolin
