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Yesterday, 10:35pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Polyetherimide plectra in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

I was talking about the shape not the thickness. BC makes their 35 pick thickness which is 0.89mm. Perhaps you could see if they make that shape with...

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Yesterday, 5:37pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Rigel Mandolins not responding emails - tailpiece question in Builders and Repair

By the way, there's some information here but I don't know if Gold Tone is still selling these.

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Yesterday, 5:35pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Rigel Mandolins not responding emails - tailpiece question in Builders and Repair

I didn't know Bill James made one like this. I've never seen it on his website.

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Yesterday, 4:35pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

The only mandolin banjo (or banjo mandolin) I own is a small headed (~7") Weymann style 25. It has a skin head and I bought it back around the mid...

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Yesterday, 2:33pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

Nah, nobody cries when they cut up a mandolin banjo. The only problem I ever had with them was keeping them in tune.

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Yesterday, 2:31pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Rigel Mandolins not responding emails - tailpiece question in Builders and Repair

Post a picture of the tuners from the back showing the plates and the button. The tailpiece might have been unique to the mandolin but the tuners...

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Yesterday, 9:13am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

Does anyone know the difference between a mandolin banjo and an onion? Asking for a friend.

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Yesterday, 7:42am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Polyetherimide plectra in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

isn’t this BC pick pretty close in shape to the Pickboy?

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Jan-19-2021, 3:23pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Kentucky km1000 serial number age? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

If someone doesn't come up with an answer you could try contacting Saga. https://www.sagamusic.com

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Jan-19-2021, 11:40am

your_diamond replied to a thread Eko Ranger 6 - 80's D50 guitar in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Oh, I'm not disagreeing with Ray(T). ...and changing out the metal adjustable bridge saddle for a solid saddle is not going to change a Pigs Ear...

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Jan-19-2021, 10:54am

Jim Garber replied to a thread What's your new fiddle tune? in Old-Time, Roots, Early Country, Cajun, Tex-Mex

Ones that come to mind immediately: Coleman’s March, Ashokan Farewell—actually a bunch of waltzes, Tombigbee is one. I’ll think some more.

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Jan-18-2021, 9:48pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Winding string loop ends for 1890 Vinaccia in Equipment

I just wonder about the wound strings which unlike other mandolin strings have a nylon-like core similar I think to a classical guitar string. Am I...

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Jan-18-2021, 8:25pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I think it is matter of preferred genre. Players of Celtic music generally prefer lighter picks on either side of the Atlantic.

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Jan-18-2021, 6:59pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

As you can tell there is no one answer but just about as many answers to our question as they are mandolin players. Think about it, though: if you...

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Jan-18-2021, 6:42pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Winding string loop ends for 1890 Vinaccia in Equipment

Savarez site says: "Premium strings for mandolin are inspired by the strings of the 18th century and their so magical sound." Very interesting. But I...

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Jan-18-2021, 5:27pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Seeking Grandfather's record in General Mandolin Discussions

For one, try contacting the Classical Mandolin Society of America (CMSA). Second, see if there is any mention of the group in older magazines,...

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Jan-18-2021, 11:25am

Jim Garber replied to a thread My wife has stored it for years,no markings I can see in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Keep it on the light side for sure. GHS A240 ultralights are good place to start.

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Jan-17-2021, 3:56pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Refurbishing my old Stewart MacDonald (kit) mandolin in Builders and Repair

Tops can be graduated from the top side or the bottom. It's just harder to check the thickness with the mandolin intact. Keep in mind you may need to...

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Jan-17-2021, 3:44pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

Best of luck, let us know how it comes out.

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Jan-17-2021, 2:24pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Shutt mandolins in Vintage Instruments

That one would serve as an excellent paddle should one find oneself on Shutt’s Creek. :)

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Jan-17-2021, 1:15pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Tone bar question in Builders and Repair

Thanks John.

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Jan-17-2021, 1:13pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Shutt mandolins in Vintage Instruments

You know, if the tailpiece cover was there....

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Jan-17-2021, 1:01am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

Those will be the dimensions of the tuners. If they match up with your post holes center to center it should work. Mark the middle of each hole and...

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Jan-16-2021, 11:04pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

Those are the tuners I linked to above and could be the closest to what you have. Look at this diagram. That is the dimension you need to be...

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Jan-16-2021, 10:56pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Where are the ' Big guys ' ? in Builders and Repair

Andrew Mowry was last active today at 11:14 AM and last posted on January 7th. I don't remember ever seeing a post from Don McRostie or Monteleone....

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Jan-16-2021, 4:05pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Martin Mandolin Identity in General Mandolin Discussions

Ya gotta do what you gotta do and I understand that completely but the fact that there are true amateurs here that have built musical instruments...

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Jan-16-2021, 12:00pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Martin Mandolin Identity in General Mandolin Discussions

Great job on building the case Steve. I've always wondered why there wasn't more of build your own case movement. Some people build some heavy boxes....

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Jan-16-2021, 11:44am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread What tools do I need ? in Builders and Repair

I've always loved Darryl Wolfe's bridge top machine. ...

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Jan-15-2021, 10:25pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Hi Everyone in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome to the Cafe. You've found the best mandolin resource in the world. Enjoy the playing. Jamie

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Jan-15-2021, 10:19pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Trillium longscale mandola demo in CBOM

From the little I know about NHs they are usually in the range of violas, more or less. Is the tenor lower in pitch? I have always loved the...

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