Curious Rookie Mandolinist

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I am an aspie "rookie" mandolin player who would like to see if there are any other mandolinist who are members of this forum right now. To start with, my main song preferences for learning and jamming are bluegrass and country but I'll play whatever tune comes to mind when I'm just playing around! One piece that I'm working on now is "Big Mon". The first part is easy but the rest of the song is pretty hard! Please comment. BTW: If you see this post and are a mandolinist let me know what type of mandolin you play and/or like!

Not a mandolinist (sorry!) but I love the instrument and hope to buy one when I can afford it. Have you ever tried a banjolin? Its a hybrid of the mandolin and banjo. I have played one a few times and its a pretty neat instrument. I have also played the mandolin a few times and I love, love, love the sound

So your considering becoming a mando player? I would look for one that's about $199.00 for starters. The New York Pro mandolin is my first and cost about as much! It's a decent instrument in terms of its "bark", durability and playability and does not have the tinny echo of the Epiphone mandolin. Mine is an A-style, that is tear drop shaped mandolin which is slightly unlike the more common F-style used by most bluegrass pickers. There are literally hundreds of decent beginner mandolins produced by different companies like Trinity River, on the internet and at your local music store. Go for the one that best suits your tastes and price range, and is easiest for you to play. Be aware that most foreign makers use woods like balsawood, when it comes to making their mandolins!