brad1 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) So I got a mandolin! And I like it a lot! I put up a thread a week or two ago asking about mandolins and thinking about learning to play one. I got all kinds of great responses back from you guys. But the best response I got back was from fellow member Dave F. He told me he would be willing to send me a mandolin if I would make a donation to St. Judes Hospitals. He sent me pics of it, and the case he was sending along. I decided this was a great opportunity for me to get a mandolin, and contribute to a really great charity. So glad I did! I am having a lot of fun playing this thing. It looks great and it is easier to play then I thought it might be. He included a case also, and the case looks to be brand new. It is an F-Style mandolin. And it is perfect for a beginner like me. The first pic I took. The ones after Dave took. I want to thank Dave F so much for coming up with this fantastic idea. If it wasn't for him, I may have never got a mandolin. But becasue of Dave F I now have one, and I am loving it! Thanks Dave F !!!!!!! Edited March 20, 2021 by brad1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Nice its a win win for both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Nice its a win win for both. That is exactly what I thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) Looks very playable Edited March 20, 2021 by jdgm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Really cool but looks way too small to hide behind. Maybe wedge it in your belly button type thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 42 minutes ago, jdgm said: Looks very playable It really is! Thanks. 14 minutes ago, SteveFord said: Really cool but looks way too small to hide behind. Maybe wedge it in your belly button type thing. Too funny dude! and thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 A good looking instrument and a good cause. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Sweet case. rct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, rct said: Sweet case. rct Needs stickers. I'm picking out new ones for my 00-18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Excellent Brad! and good job Dave! A very nice gesture, two birds, one stone. a donation to a worthy cause and a chance for a forum member to get acquainted with a new instrument. NICE all around! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 I too have thought about trying the Mandolin..is this a one off type thing or a regular program?? I love what St Jude does and would preferably rather the money go there... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 20 minutes ago, kelly campbell said: I too have thought about trying the Mandolin..is this a one off type thing or a regular program?? I love what St Jude does and would preferably rather the money go there... I often sell on EBay with some or all proceeds going directly to St Judes. I just happen to have this mandolin ready to go. I have another one I need to put back together and move. I’ll contact you if I get it ready. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Glad to hear of this. Mandolins are a great alternative to guitars. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 8 hours ago, kelly campbell said: I too have thought about trying the Mandolin..is this a one off type thing or a regular program?? I love what St Jude does and would preferably rather the money go there... This was a “Dave F” type thing. It was his idea and suggestion. St. Jude had nothing to do with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 If anyone is looking for one of these I just put it up on EBay. All money will go to St. Judes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 14 hours ago, brad1 said: This was a “Dave F” type thing. It was his idea and suggestion. St. Jude had nothing to do with it. I get it...but still what a great cause to get money for....And what a great gesture by Dave F. Thanks Dave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlwwalker Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 To Brad1 & Dave F: That was a really nice thing y'all did. Very classy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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