--- product_id: 53046210 title: "Bluegrass Mandolin for the Complete Ignoramus Spiral-bound – 14 Aug. 2008" brand: "wayne erbsen" price: "VT32085" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/53046210-bluegrass-mandolin-for-the-complete-ignoramus-spiral-bound-14-aug store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Bluegrass Mandolin for the Complete Ignoramus Spiral-bound – 14 Aug. 2008 **Brand:** wayne erbsen **Price:** VT32085 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bluegrass Mandolin for the Complete Ignoramus Spiral-bound – 14 Aug. 2008 by wayne erbsen - **How much does it cost?** VT32085 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/53046210-bluegrass-mandolin-for-the-complete-ignoramus-spiral-bound-14-aug) ## Best For - wayne erbsen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted wayne erbsen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Bluegrass Mandolin for the Complete Ignoramus Spiral-bound – 14 Aug. 2008 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812hgMQH6EL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Want to learn mandolin? LOOK NO FURTHER!! *by J***S on 27 March 2011* If you're thinking of buying a mandolin but are not sure if you can get to grips with it - you can if you buy this book! If you've already got a mando and are struggling or lacking in confidence, this is the tutor for you. As soon as you open it, it draws you in and you're off!! It's great fun and highly rewarding. The only problem is with sore fingertips, because you don't want to put the thing down.I did have trouble with the CD. My Windows 7 laptop wouldn't recognise it. I read it with a Windows Vista laptop, then ripped the audio files (they can't be copied directly) and transferred these to my other laptop. I'm not deducting any stars for this inconvenience (which may be the fault of my computer), because this book/CD is by a long way the best tutorial I've ever read - and I have quite a collection. Wayne's style is interesting and positive - he promises results and he delivers the goods. There's a great selection of practice songs. I love bluegrass, but even if you don't, getting these songs down will get you well on your way regardless of which style you are interested in.I'm no longer the eternal beginner! I'm about to buy Wayne's guitar tutor (a companion to this book). I can feel another breakthrough coming on.P.S. If you're looking for a budget priced mandolin, I can highly recommend the Wesley Electric Acoustic (green or red).Wesley Electric Green Mahogany Acoustic Mandolin - w/ Professional Setup ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book! *by K***M on 18 July 2013* As a complete beginner to the mandolin or any musical instrument, this book is superb! After only a couple of weeks I can play the first couple of tunes (badly lol) and a quite few chords. Seeing as I don't get a lot of time for practice this is a big achievement for me. The CD that comes with it is very good too. I like the way the book makes playing fun, to me that is important. I like the way the author's tab system works alongside the notes so I am starting to read music without really realising it. He explains everything in nice simple easy to understand terms.A great book and CD for a total beginner. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not what it says on the tin... *by M***R on 18 September 2019* Well, if this book is designed for an ignoramus, then by the author’s standards I must be a complete moron! I you are looking for a good quick start guide to mastering the mandolin, I would not recommend this book. The author’s own self proclaimed ‘simple’ method of self-devised tabs are not particularly easy to understand: where the standard numerical tab system tells the student which fret to place their fingers, Mr Erbsen’s method depicts the actual notes on each string. I can appreciate that this system encourages the student to actually learn the notes but it is nevertheless confusing if you are more accustomed to traditional tab and does require some time to adjust. Also, the generous amount of music supplied comes on a CD, which isn’t very convenient in these days of digital downloads and streaming. However, the book also has many good points; not the least of which is the ring-bound cover, which guarantees that the book stays open at the page you want instead of folding itself shut halfway through a tune or exercise. Also, the is plenty of music to learn and study, all presented in an agreeable homespun style. I have to add that whilst I am a total beginner on the mandolin I am an accomplished guitarist and a full time guitar teacher with many years teaching experience behind me. I didn’t exactly take to this book like a duck to water but if you are determined enough, you will make progress. Just be advised it isn’t exactly the most intuitive book but with some effort you will achieve results. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/53046210-bluegrass-mandolin-for-the-complete-ignoramus-spiral-bound-14-aug](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/53046210-bluegrass-mandolin-for-the-complete-ignoramus-spiral-bound-14-aug) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*