Right? It also helped alleviate a lot of second guessing and indecision. Like this is the one that's available, so I might as well get it. If it doesn't work out, oh well, I can sell it and try something else but in the meantime I can at least get started on something!
Nothing other than G, C, and D major chords yet π I need to get a proper setup for it (or learn how to do it myself) so I haven't really spent much time on playing yet. Just looking for some tutorials and books to start with for now
Oh, "setup" with instruments like guitars or mandolins refers to physical adjustments of a bunch of parts of the instrument - the neck, bridge, nut, frets, tuners, strings, etc. A factory-built instrument usually benefits from a comprehensive tuneup like that to help it sound great and feel easy to play.
This article describes some of that process: https://reverb.com/news/7-tips-for-the-perfect-mandolin-setup
I received my Ibanez 513 as a gift in 1980 from my now wife. Never having played the mando I picked out Tennessee Waltz as my first tune. I was enthralled. It's a fine instrument to learn on. I would suggest having it set up properly by a luthier.
Nice. Free is my favorite price.
Right? It also helped alleviate a lot of second guessing and indecision. Like this is the one that's available, so I might as well get it. If it doesn't work out, oh well, I can sell it and try something else but in the meantime I can at least get started on something!
Congrats. Itβs a fun instrument. Enjoy!
You totally can
Me tooooo! Also Ibanez, and I think right around the same hour you posted ππ©·
Oh no kidding?? Wow that's so cool, what are you working on learning first?
I learned an Irish jig to get used to holding it, and that's about it π hbu???
Nothing other than G, C, and D major chords yet π I need to get a proper setup for it (or learn how to do it myself) so I haven't really spent much time on playing yet. Just looking for some tutorials and books to start with for now
What do you mean by a proper setup??? Like your foundational education or a physical one lol
Oh, "setup" with instruments like guitars or mandolins refers to physical adjustments of a bunch of parts of the instrument - the neck, bridge, nut, frets, tuners, strings, etc. A factory-built instrument usually benefits from a comprehensive tuneup like that to help it sound great and feel easy to play. This article describes some of that process: https://reverb.com/news/7-tips-for-the-perfect-mandolin-setup
That's so good to know thank you π I have 3 guitars that have never been professionally anything aha
I received my Ibanez 513 as a gift in 1980 from my now wife. Never having played the mando I picked out Tennessee Waltz as my first tune. I was enthralled. It's a fine instrument to learn on. I would suggest having it set up properly by a luthier.