New Fender Mando-Strat!

leftybass · April 11, 2013, 09:15:47 AM

Quote from: Dave W on April 09, 2013, 08:54:58 AM
Sure you could! It's only got four strings, and everybody knows that would make it easier than playing a guitar.

I've thought about trying an acoustic mando. Since my first instrument was cello, I haven't forgotten tuning in fifths.

Try a mandocello.
I've wanted one for awhile after playing mandolin now for about 15 years, but I think
I'll probably get an octave mandolin next.

gearHed289 · April 12, 2013, 08:45:49 AM

Here's a mandocello, along with Tom Petersson's 10 string bass.

gearHed289 · April 12, 2013, 08:47:27 AM

Dave W · April 12, 2013, 09:57:08 AM

I already have a fiddle I don't play enough. Next fifth-tuned instrument on my list would be a tenor guitar.

Pilgrim · April 14, 2013, 05:51:03 PM

Quote from: drbassman on April 10, 2013, 03:52:13 PM
I don't know, this dog is getting older and not a big fan of new tricks!!!

Just flip it over and play it Dick Dale style!

dadagoboi · April 27, 2013, 08:34:25 AM

ThunderBucker's TeleMando (built from a kit).

Lightyear · April 27, 2013, 09:36:43 AM

Quote from: dadagoboi on April 27, 2013, 08:34:25 AM
ThunderBucker's TeleMando (built from a kit).

Now, that's cool Carlo! Where'd he find the kit?

Dave W · April 27, 2013, 12:40:56 PM

Nice!

Buzz, I know Moongazer offers some kits, though this one may have come from somewhere else.

Lightyear · April 27, 2013, 08:57:54 PM

Thanks Dave - found Moongazer: http://www.moongazermusic.com/index.html

The kits look nice but run $329 to $369 - I was hoping for something a little cheaper. The Fender can be had for $299

Found a Saga kit that looks like Steve's on Amazon - $179

dadagoboi · April 28, 2013, 04:57:57 AM

Steve's MIA but this looks like it:

patman · April 28, 2013, 07:01:21 AM

not to derail but...always wanted to try fiddle...Dave how long does it take to get a decent sound out of one?

Highlander · April 28, 2013, 09:53:16 AM

Start at childhood and hope for the best...

Dave W · April 28, 2013, 02:08:07 PM

Quote from: patman on April 28, 2013, 07:01:21 AM
not to derail but...always wanted to try fiddle...Dave how long does it take to get a decent sound out of one?

Quote from: HERBIE on April 28, 2013, 09:53:16 AM
Start at childhood and hope for the best...

It's hard for me to say because my first instrument was cello and I was surprised at how much I remembered even after 50+ years. OTOH I just bought it to fiddle around (pun intended) and if that's your goal, it shouldn't take long.

One excellent beginner's book/CD I've seen is Wayne Erbsen's Old-Time Fiddle For The Complete Ignoramus.

godofthunder · April 28, 2013, 03:41:51 PM

Ha!

Quote from: HERBIE on April 28, 2013, 09:53:16 AM
Start at childhood and hope for the best...