mandomike - Posted - 12/06/2013:  23:11:55

Hello! 

     My name is Mike and I just purchased an Ibanez MB510E-BS from a friend. I know this is a starter model but I have restrung it and set the bridge intonation and it sounds decent enough for my taste.

     I play banjo, guitar, dobro and I can hold my own on bass. For lack of finding musicians to work with here in Northern California I have taken it upon myself to attempt relative proficiency in the various Bluegrass instruments so I can record some material and become a well-rounded picker. 

     I would like to "pick" the minds of users on this forum for any helpful tips, resources, videos, instructional material, etc. to help me get off the ground with the mandolin. The mando is a new animal for me but I think I can pick it up pretty quickly with the right direction. 

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!

mandomike

flyod - Posted - 12/07/2013:  00:32:52

Welcome, Mike. You will find lots of help here. I to have just started playing. and have had a great time reading old and new post.

Once again welcome

TeachinMandolin444 - Posted - 12/07/2013:  13:39:51

Hi Mike and welcome aboard! A nice place you landed in- and welcome to the world of mandolin! 

TSSN - Posted - 12/07/2013:  19:54:37

Welcome Mike.  Pick all you want.

ErikForGod - Posted - 12/10/2013:  08:34:09

Welcome to the fold Mike.....you've come to a great place for tips and pointers....

Loarcutus - Posted - 12/10/2013:  14:54:09

Welcome Mike!

Where are you in NoCal?

There's a pretty strong bluegrass presence in both Berkley & Santa Cruz.

LMK if you need any help as I'm down in SoCal...

Nick

trutarheel - Posted - 12/30/2013:  15:10:51

I'm new also love the site I also have a learning
model it's a lotus but it sound good when my playing gets a lot better I'm going to upgrade my mandolin I'm going to try to practice 30 min a night if my wife can take it so far it's fun to play

Susan H - Posted - 12/30/2013:  18:50:50

Welcome, Mike. This is a great place, and great folks around here.

Victoria - Posted - 04/15/2014:  05:51:58

welcome, mike! 

phiddlepicker - Posted - 04/21/2014:  04:26:42

New here too (been on the fiddle side awhile)...howdy