UNBOXING DAY, YAY
Everything arrived last Friday, but I was travelling and just got back last night. As I expected, it was all packed well and everything was in great shape. I tuned them all up and went over to my uncle’s house today to jam. Just a side note, I also got a nice hardshell dreadnought case that @Jake recommended for my uncle’s 1943 Martin d18 to replace his old beat up ratty softshell case. He loved it.
Uncle tried my new Recording King “0” Dirty 30s guitar and he was blown away by how good it sounded. “That’s a $1000+ guitar” said he. He messed around with it for for some time on Tennessee Stud, Six White Horses, The Black Fly song, and Little Cabin Home (all songs I need to learn on banjo). I was surprised too at how well it sounded so I’m encouraged. The neatest part though was when my 12 year cousin happened to come by and saw and heard the guitar and she showed some interest. I put it in her lap and it fit her perfectly and she mustered up the slightest of smiles.
My KM-150 is gorgeous. It sounds great; I think. I don’t really have anything to compare it with and this is the first mandolin I’ve ever touched, so… there’s that. I skipped the first mando lessons and started learning Arkansas Traveler late last night so I could try that with my Uncle. Sorry @BanjoBen Ben, I couldn’t help it. I’m going to Seattle for two weeks and I’m taking the mandolin. I’m going to start from the beginning of the beginner track and do it right, I promise. Just call me Miss Beginner McBeginnerston.
The plucky is just the cutest thing; I was surprised at how easy it was to play. Uncle and I knocked out a couple songs together. Hey @BanjoBen Ben, your Wayfaring Stranger sounds fantastic on the plucky. I probably won’t start playing the cigar box uke for awhile, so it’ll look great on the wall til then; it sure is pretty.
Oh, and the hat looks and feels well worn and aged; just the way I like it.
Thanks for all you do guys.
Cheers,
Maggie