Best Beginner Mandolin
2013年5月11日 · Hello folks, I have recently caught the Mandolin bug and was wondering what the best instrument would be for a total beginner in Mandolin? This will be the first instrument I have ever attempted to try soo I am somewhat lost. My budget for now is right around 400 dollars and I would like the Mandolin to last a while and give off a good sound.
Best Beginner Mandolin on a Budget?
2022年7月8日 · Re: Best Beginner Mandolin on a Budget? Originally Posted by pheffernan My alternative suggestion would be a flattop, such as a Big Muddy or Flatiron, which are made of solid woods in small shops and by independent builders throughout the United States.
Buying a Beginner Mandolin Advice - Blogs - Mandolin Cafe Forum
2010年1月23日 · 3) Get an A style mandolin for your first one. You get a better instrument for the same money. 4) F holes are probably a safe-sure bet for learning how to play. You can play pretty much any kind of beginner music on an F hole mandolin and not be disrespected for it. We seem to be a kind bunch to new players, in general.
Mandolin Recommendations - Beginner to Intermediate
2020年6月15日 · I think the Kentucky KM250 (or 252, 256) are the sweet spot for a great beginner to intermediate mandolin. Less than $500 with setup from a reputable dealer. All solid carved woods, radiused fretboard with medium sized frets, reliable tuning machines, removable pick-guard. Good sounding, comfortable to play, good tone. Nice gloss nitrocellulose ...
Good Beginner Mandolin?
2009年3月10日 · I would agree that you should pay at least $100 and preferably close to 200 -250 for a decent beginner mandolin. Stay away from those $30 ebay chinese mandolins! Mar-10-2009, 9:36pm #17
Beginner Mandolin? Rogue Mandolin model RM-100A?
2009年6月8日 · The worst beginner mandolin is one that you get frustrated with and give up on. You will probably have to spend a little more than $60, but I have read posts from Cafe members who started out on cheap plywood mandolins that stayed in tune well enough for them to keep on learning, so don't think you have to save up $500 for an entry level ...
Beginner Review - Rogue RM-100A vs Kentucky KM-140S
2015年2月19日 · There have been a lot of threads lately on what beginner mandolin to buy… one of them started by me when I joined the café just over a month ago. Lots of these revolve around the difference between a basic plywood starter A-style mandolin for well under $100 or a ‘better’ starter instrument in the $200-300 range.
Good picks for beginner - Mandolin Cafe
2024年2月19日 · I'm a big fan of Radex picks, by D'Andrea, along with Primetones from Jim Dunlop (the smooth ones). I also like the Jazz III, but they might be a little stiff. While stiff picks are very common among mandolin players, if you're a beginner on playing mandolin, a slightly softer pick is quite useful, like the .75mm Radex.
Best Beginner Mandolin Book
2023年10月28日 · IMO the best of the lot is Mandolin From Scratch by Bruce Emery. Under $20 from Amazon. For bluegrass there is Bluegrass Mandolin by Jack Tottle. He teaches mandolin technique by teaching the bluegrass songs that use those techniques. ~$30 from Amazon. Then there is Mandolin Primer by Jack Tuttle (Molly’s dad).
Beginner Mandolin Kentucky KM150?
2009年2月13日 · Well the Kentucky KM150 was suggested by Music Store as good inexpensive starter Mandolin and I was just wondering what the general consensus on this mandolin might be, thank you for any thoughts on the subject.