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[MandoPlayer100]

What's the difference between an octave mandolin and bouzouki, or are they the same? Great playin', by the way!

[rothrock1943]

@MandoPlayer100 Same tuning, but the bouzouki is much larger. TR

[LostintheHoller]

My lord, you are fantastic. So much style.

[OleStanman]

Hey Tony, I got a 55 Desoto hubcap with a pitchfork stuck in it, and I bet you could play the Ashoken Farewell on it. You amaze me young man....Stan Bennett in Michigan. I just threw my Mandolin in the trash can after I watched this:)

[walteregeaux]

thanks! inspiring playing!

[snapperjohn1000]

i highly recomend any, one amature or pro to take their instrument to tony for set up,and repair,you will not be dissapointed. tony has a great musical ear,is one of the finest pickers in the land,and he is a true fair dealing buisness man.

[owsleyforkmusic]

That was awesome!!! love how you finger picked it! that was just oustanding!

-Dillon

[bluegrassrootstv]

Mighty fine!. Another interesting instrument. I hope to shake your hand some day. Jack

[kenfcul]

WOW!!! that was NICE thanks

[buddhUU]

Excellent playing. Love the vid!

I just ordered the Ozark brand version of that same Asian OM. Fun instruments!

Keep picking and posting. :-)

[punchion]

Man I enjoyed that!!!!

[charlvi]

Makes me smile!

[Robin18us]

I'd like to know your background. You came from nowhere on youtube and pick like a champ. :o)

[Bardspics]

That was just flat out awesome. Thank you sir, can we have another!

[snapperjohn1000]

what can you say about tony ? well lets start with good friend fair buisness man great string instrument repair and set up man he has made all of my guitars sound likr more than they are worth i have seen alot of great players but never seen someone thumb and finger pick the mandolin like that holding aflat pick take a instrument to his shop and it becomes a musical journey tony is allways ready to share a song and his musical knowledge with wee mere mortals sutch as my self god bless ya tony

[MrLakeluver]

@snapperjohn1000 I can't play a lick on anything but have been to Tony's shop a couple time with a friend and can attest to his ability with anything with strings on it. A listener like can sit and be entertained royaly in his shop.

[eapiano87]

Absolutely amazing and beautiful!!!

[Bluegrass4life]

That's Great playin'  5******

[rothrock65]

Thank you! TR

[kwolek420]

jeez man, you play the heck outta that.

[rothrock65]

It had a lot of heck in it to start with! Thanks, TR

[HouseOfThe8Strings]

I love the Chet Adkins thing you got going on halfway thru!

[rothrock65]

Thanks. (I'm lucky I wasn't "strung up" for that!) TR

[PhilCLG4]

I just had to watch this again. I still love it.//Phil

[PhilCLG4]

My fingers get tired just watching this one.//Phil

[rothrock65]

Don't you think it's awful what we put our fingers through just to please our ears? TR

[PhilCLG4]

Yes. But I would not have it any other way.//Phil

[BluegrassForte]

Hi Tony! I've only seen the octave mandolin once before, on rhopen-Ron's channel. I think they are great instruments and you played this song like a pro! 5* and then some! I added this to my favorites.

Gretsch'n

[rothrock65]

Hi Gretsch'n, thank you, I'm glad you liked it--the Trinity college brand (Saga) is a well made, great sounding instrument. I also like the mandola & Irish bouziki. If you ever need anything musical, let me know, I'm a dealer. TR

[BluegrassForte]

That orange Gibson hanging in the background of some of your other videos sure looks nice! :o)

You could e-mail me some details on that one if you would like. Of course, I'm still paying my green Gretsch off, so it might be awhile before I can afford a Gibson. :o)

Gretsch'n

[rothrock65]

I think the one you're refering to was a Gretsch 6120 TM--that one sold about a month ago. Unfortunately, I'm not a Gibson or Gretsch dealer, I can locate certain instruments, but I'm a dealer for Goldtone, Saga, Eastman, & a bunch of other brands you've never heard of. I can get any brand of strings, accessories, etc. What do you use on your Gretsch? TR

[BluegrassForte]

I have heard of Goldtone, do they make banjos?

I use DR electric guitar strings I like the EH 11 or extra heavy 11 gauge. do you have violin stings?

[rothrock65]

Yes, you can see all the banjo models on their website---check them out. For your style of guitar I like Gibson L5 11 to 52 with a wound third string. I have most brands of violin strings, what do you use?

[BluegrassForte]

I use dominant strings.

[PhilCLG4]

Go Tony//PP

[rhopen]

Very fine playing there. -Ron

[FatMaro]

nice spelling on my part too :P

[FatMaro]

multi instrumental talent nice plaiyng :)

[southcoastsounds]

Very fine performance - you are highly skilful!

[steelguitar7]

Great..beautiful.

Marcelo Maya

[Chaduke]

Very nice, I came across your video looking for an Etta Baker tune and what a nice surprise. Very inspiring to watch you play. I want to learn some bluegrass now.

[rothrock65]

Why thank you very much! TR

[e9wisdom]

I Like That! Great Pickin'

Terry

[rothrock65]

Thank you. TR

[fiddlelessons]

Let's see you get that fancy on a fiddle...

:-) DH

[rothrock65]

Ouch! You got me!

TR

[fiddlelessons]

Show off!

DH

[rothrock65]

Ain't it just SHAMEFUL?

TR

[BruceKap]

Great arrangement and great playing! Maybe you want to tab out this out and post it on a web site?

[rothrock65]

Thank you very much. I never play this tune the same way twice, I couldn't tab it out even if you held a gun on me! Sorry, I wish I could.

Tony

[PhilCLG4]

Are you using a flat pick and a finger pick on that one? Phil

[rothrock65]

No, just a flat pick & a bare middle finger. TR

[blweis]

Whoosh! Pure Carolina Piedmont blues, there. Wonderful playing!

[PhilCLG4]

I can tell by the look on your face you really enjoy playing that song.Phil

[rothrock65]

It is a lot of fun to play, I actually played the melody a couple of times.

Tony

[PhilCLG4]

Loved those finger picking bits you put in there.Phil

[rothrock65]

I'll probably get arrested by the octave mandolin "purists" for that!

[PhilCLG4]

You make it look so easy.Phil