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Today, 9:38am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Headstock drilling jig. in Builders and Repair

I always keep birch plywood cutoffs. My problem wasn't really rigidity it was keeping the table top flat. It started out that way, I just messed that...

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Today, 7:48am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Information on this Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The bridge did not "come off". They are not glued on. They are floating and held on by the strings.

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Apr-11-2021, 10:29am

tuhker replied to a thread If You Use MuseScore in General Mandolin Discussions

Press F10 to get to the mixer and select whatever instrument you want. My experience is if you set the instrument to the mandolin at the beginning or...

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Apr-10-2021, 10:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings Vs. Northfield Vs. Kelley in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, you made a great choice. Congratulations! They are all tremendous and it depends on your own taste and music style. Sight unseen, I would...

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Apr-10-2021, 3:55pm

tuhker replied to a thread If You Use MuseScore in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey Bill, Unless I'm mistaken, I think you may have to export the tabledit file to midi format to import it directly into MuseScore at least that is...

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Apr-10-2021, 6:45am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Feedbacks on my F Mandolin and complete gear :) in Equipment

Very major upgrade and thorough review. I didn’t understand this point about the case:

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Apr-09-2021, 9:19pm

Jack Roberts replied to a thread What do you keep your picks and stuff in? in General Mandolin Discussions

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Apr-09-2021, 1:36pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Any info on this mandolin would be appreciated in Looking for Information About Mandolins

It was most likely made in China (Asian for sure). The brand name means very little as this instrument is imported into the US as well under dozens...

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Apr-09-2021, 12:04pm

tuhker replied to a thread John Monteleone "The Chisels Are Calling" movie trailer in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for sharing Arthur. One of those stills on the site with the lineup looks like it was taken in your studio.

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Apr-09-2021, 12:11am

tuhker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

I love my 1 piece back Gil. Mando bling for sure but I wonder how a 1 piece back impacts resale value? http://www.gilchristmandolins.com/539

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Apr-08-2021, 11:08am

lflngpicker replied to a thread McClung Armrest in Equipment

This mountain scene is gorgeous! Man!

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Apr-08-2021, 9:46am

JEStanek replied to a thread Wienman F-5 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Nice and Congrats! Jamie

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Apr-08-2021, 9:45am

JEStanek replied to a thread Intermediate Mando - Good Mando to Step up to? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Depending on your skill level, dedication to practice, follow through on good habits you gain from lessons, and participation in jams, and what style...

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Apr-08-2021, 7:42am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Headstock drilling jig. in Builders and Repair

You're not doing that inside the house are you? :cool:

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Apr-07-2021, 9:33pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mando/ Harp WW2 Fell apart in Builders and Repair

A tenor harp is really either a tenor banjo with a wooden soundboard or a tenor guitar with a banjo-shaped body.

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Apr-07-2021, 9:14pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandolin by Cousenon a mirecourt in Vintage Instruments

He also wants it to be a Cousenon, not a Couesnon. :)

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Apr-07-2021, 10:52am

diptanshu started a thread A little talk about my journey with The Green Ginger Club in General Mandolin Discussions

https://www.facebook.com/events/245430653922835/

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Apr-07-2021, 6:25am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Where’s the easy-does-it method? in General Mandolin Discussions

Dave is quite the character. It was an enjoyable day we spent there and he did some great work. I got caught in a snow storm on a business trip to...

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Apr-07-2021, 6:21am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Where’s the easy-does-it method? in General Mandolin Discussions

There is no é in Mandolin Cafe.

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Apr-06-2021, 10:08pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread mandolin orchestra library. Help! in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

You may look into contacting various archives around the country who might be interested in obtaining it and you could negotiate them scanning your...

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Apr-06-2021, 6:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Glassweb, I am glad you posted. You have more experience than many, being around here 17 years! I didn’t know those back seams separate, but I have...

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Apr-06-2021, 4:22pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Kalamazoo KM 11 - What's the current street price? in Vintage Instruments

My experience with them is the same as Mick's. I've owned two. I wouldn't pay that much for one but I'd love to have either one of them back.

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Apr-06-2021, 4:19pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Where’s the easy-does-it method? in General Mandolin Discussions

I went there on purpose. It was the day before Halloween 2004. The directions on his website at the time were great. They said "Go north". That was...

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Apr-06-2021, 4:15pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread James Tailpiece on Eastman MD 515? in Builders and Repair

Unless something drastic has changed It's not a hole for hole switch.

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Apr-06-2021, 2:53pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Beautiful!

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Apr-06-2021, 2:52pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

The V Pick Saga is one of my favorite mandolin picks. It is a blue, round triangle and 1.5 mm thick. Brings out a warm but snappy tone. Not my go...

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Apr-06-2021, 11:38am

JEStanek replied to a thread Just got this email from Acoustic Disc in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

This is for FIRST RECORDINGS - LIVE IN DAWG’S LIVING ROOM David Grisman Quintet These recently discovered performances are the very first...

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Apr-06-2021, 11:36am

JEStanek replied to a thread Weber Y2k2 in General Mandolin Discussions

Those are Flat Tops. So they won't sound like an arch top / back oval. Consequently, they should also be more affordable if you like their sound. ...

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Apr-06-2021, 8:58am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Where’s the easy-does-it method? in General Mandolin Discussions

David Nichols at Custom Pearl Inlay in Malone, New York sells a DVD that is probably the fastest way of getting something going on the mandolin I've...

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Apr-06-2021, 6:38am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Post a picture of what's on your bench? in Builders and Repair

Graham: who is building that mandolin?

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