I love your honesty about wanting people to think you're great at everything, but not being there yet. That's what the work is all about. It's why we choose to practice and play... to hopefully become great! Or at least... adequate.
Excellent video. I gave away my cheap Fender mandolin years ago because I wanted to make life simpler, but now you’ve got me thinking… Oh, another good thing is if you compose for violins you can check fingerings and stops using the mandolin. Now, this video inspired me to get a mandolin again after many years: a Big Muddy -- which is an excellent deal on a 100% hand-made instrument that sounds really good. Like the bass, I find the mandolin to be a fun instrument to play.
This is exactly what I needed to see right now. I’m trying to spice up some of our band arrangements and I wanna get better at Mandolin but in a non-cliched way.
Thank you Jon. Excellent rap on some crucial points we all come to. The Eastman sounds good in your hands which helps my decision to go with that model. Cheers mate
Thanks for the great info. I'm going to try and learn Mandolin after playing guitar for several years and was looking for some good videos from mandolin players that are giving the basics.
Fair warning to guitar players. Taking up the mandolin can be addictive. Very addictive. Now I play my mandolin every day and not my guitars much. It's a sad story.
Thanks for this Jon. I have been looking to add some more instruments to my writing, and I was seriously interested in a mandolin. I think I'm headed out to the shops today to see what they have. Good luck with the rest of the project. Bob
As another source, there is a Brit gent known as Peakfiddler. He plays a large variety of tunes and many are his own compositions. All are of interest.
Wish I could play mandolin but my bass player fingers aren't best suited, I'm keeping my eye out for a bigger octave mandolin to try. I had no idea those huge picks were used though.
Great video Jon. I've got a cheapie mandolin, so doesn't sound as good as yours but you've inspired me to do more with it. Is that a lap steel you're playing in the vid? You make it sound like a pedal steel. Sounds beautiful.
Yes. It’s a recording king lap steel that I modified with certano benders. Go check my channel for a video about it. You can find it in the popular video section on my yt home page.
I love your honesty about wanting people to think you're great at everything, but not being there yet. That's what the work is all about. It's why we choose to practice and play... to hopefully become great! Or at least... adequate.
Excellent video. I gave away my cheap Fender mandolin years ago because I wanted to make life simpler, but now you’ve got me thinking… Oh, another good thing is if you compose for violins you can check fingerings and stops using the mandolin. Now, this video inspired me to get a mandolin again after many years: a Big Muddy -- which is an excellent deal on a 100% hand-made instrument that sounds really good. Like the bass, I find the mandolin to be a fun instrument to play.
This is exactly what I needed to see right now. I’m trying to spice up some of our band arrangements and I wanna get better at Mandolin but in a non-cliched way.
Thank you Jon. Excellent rap on some crucial points we all come to. The Eastman sounds good in your hands which helps my decision to go with that model. Cheers mate
Thanks for the great info. I'm going to try and learn Mandolin after playing guitar for several years and was looking for some good videos from mandolin players that are giving the basics.
I got the 315 back in December. I love it. Mandolins are so versatile. Great channel mate
I now badly want a mandolin! Your humility in your work, as always, is so refreshing Jon
Fair warning to guitar players. Taking up the mandolin can be addictive. Very addictive. Now I play my mandolin every day and not my guitars much. It's a sad story.
I've done the same thing lol
Nice intro to the mandolin. Thanks. Also, what a beautiful working space. Best with it.
Jon, you inspired me to dig out my mandolin and get back to learning how to play it.
Excellent. So much fun!
Thanks for this Jon. I have been looking to add some more instruments to my writing, and I was seriously interested in a mandolin. I think I'm headed out to the shops today to see what they have. Good luck with the rest of the project. Bob
As another source, there is a Brit gent known as Peakfiddler. He plays a large variety of tunes and many are his own compositions. All are of interest.
Jon, I have no intention of learning the mandolin, but as always, I loved the video. Thanks
Thanks, Stephen! It's good that you know what you don't want to do. :)
Would love some info on micing recommendations for mandolin. (mic types and placements.)
Great video, does it stay in tune?
Wish I could play mandolin but my bass player fingers aren't best suited, I'm keeping my eye out for a bigger octave mandolin to try.
I had no idea those huge picks were used though.
I would love an octave mandolin! Next time I make a trip to Nashville I might need to snag one.
i literally just bought an eastman md304
They are a great mandolins for the price, for sure!
Great video Jon. I've got a cheapie mandolin, so doesn't sound as good as yours but you've inspired me to do more with it. Is that a lap steel you're playing in the vid? You make it sound like a pedal steel. Sounds beautiful.
Yes. It’s a recording king lap steel that I modified with certano benders. Go check my channel for a video about it. You can find it in the popular video section on my yt home page.
@@JonMeyer Wow. Learn something new every day. Thanks for passing that on.
Where did then $8 strap come from?
Found it in a music store in Denton, Tx where I got the mandolin.
You playin a Froggy Bottom guitar, there?
Yep. I believe it’s an M series. Mini Jumbo. From around 2003. My favorite instrument.