Rogue Mandolin, 101a demo

[1998bigben]

i love the song

[UmphreysProwler]

Awesome! Getting this guy for Christmas in a few short weeks and I'm excited as hell, seeing as this will be my first mando. Curious, did you modify the bridge yourself?

[kemz1969]

I can't finger the F-chord and I keep breaking my e-string. it won't tune correctly.

[MrGeo044]

i am a kid10 -13, (dont want to specify age) and i am saving up for a mandolin. do suggest getting this one? i am thinking about getting a mandolin that is 49.99 on amazon that i think is this model. i hav like 5 bucks right now, lol. any suggestions?

[AndreBeckner]

@MrGeo044  12??... xD.... kids... haha

[knuckleteeth1]

Did you use special files to notch the bridge?

[narutosaenz]

would you take some pics of it and upload them i ordered one but want to see the back

[CloudClimber7]

Really nice! Thanks for the demo. I'm a violin player looking to switch style for a while. Rather than start learning a new fingering system, I figured mandolin would be most comfortable.

[Thill1116]

less talk more play

[MusicSam63]

i own one of these. i got mine with rogue guitar for $100. mine is ok, sounds fair, I didn't need to slot bridge, neck angle was right. but no truss rod adjustment, so no neck adjustment..guitar was ok for a strummer,but a friend got one and it was not very good

[inkey2]

I am a repair tech and I am setting up a rogue mandolin right now......not bad for cheap money

[bytor3242]

I've got this exact Mandolin. I carry it with me everywhere I go, love the thing to death. For the price, it can't be beat. Its great for practice, or as a starter Mandolin.

[Racosz]

Hi. What kind of strings would you recommend me with this mandolin? I've recently bought this mandolin but I've got this doubt. Thanks

[dune2535]

Hey, what song are you playing?

[theguitaryears]

@dune2535 Losing My Religion by R.E.M., was a big hit back around '90(?)

[xXlGuitarfreaklXx]

@theguitaryears Yes, and still enjoyed.

[kemz1969]

I own the same instrument you do - and it DOES sound like that. Mine buzzes - especially when I pick the G or D string. Mine also "rings" like a sitar and I'm trying to invest in a "practice-grade" mandolin because I'm serious about learning. I think people should be warned about the Rogue A-styles before they buy. I use it for practice only until I have the winning bid for a Washburn or a Gibson.

[theguitaryears]

@kemz1969 Just take it to a local 'professional' tech for a full setup. Might be around $50-$60, plus strings (easy to go through 1 or 2 sets, depending on adjustments). By 'professional' I mean they should know about slotting the bridge and removing excess wood, adjusting the nut slot height, check for a high fret, etc. Most stringed instruments, even brand new, could use a prof setup. Even a more expensive mando might have the same problems as your Rogue, unless properly adjusted.

[elboned]

@kemz1969 yeah I picked up a Rogue off Craigslist and I had to reslot the bridge and lower the nut and give the truss rod a tweak and adjust string height and it's really not bad for a cheapie. If I learn to play some on this I might invest in a better one someday.

[freakontime15]

@kemz1969 did you hit the headstock on anything

[seyedFX]

I just ordered this mandolin today!

[njlacrosse9]

@seyedFX is it worth $50 just to mess around with or maybe play a few highschool parties with in a band?i want a mandolin just to maybe incorporate it into my band but i dont plan on going anywhere with it

[seyedFX]

@njlacrosse9 I'm no expert, but I'd say if you have the $50, it's pretty fun to mess around with. It holds tune pretty well.