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Jan-16-2021, 10:53pm

Marcus CA replied to a thread Resetting Expectations on Quality in General Mandolin Discussions

Good thing you play stringed instruments, rather than brass or woodwinds. :mandosmiley:

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Jan-16-2021, 11:16am

Marcus CA replied to a thread Anyone been to Nashville trying mandolins? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I second those emotions. Even with reduced staffing, they should still have someone on staff who can do justice to a high-end mandolin. Outside...

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Jan-14-2021, 11:21am

Marcus CA replied to a thread Fretboard Frets Question in Looking for Information About Mandolins

It’s like what happens on the fretboard of a mountain dulcimer, where the wider frets give you a whole-step jump, rather than a half-step jump. ...

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Jan-13-2021, 4:19pm

Marcus CA replied to a thread Anyone been to Nashville trying mandolins? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The mandolin inventory at Schoenberg Guitars over in Tiburon is a bit thin right now --- they have a Gilchrist, but it's the same price as the Dude...

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Jan-11-2021, 12:44pm

Marcus CA replied to a thread "What's That Sound?" Del McCoury jam in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Maybe you're subconsciously showing your Canadian pride, thinking of a song written by a Canadian songwriter. :)

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Jan-11-2021, 12:37pm

Marcus CA replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm only a third of the way through this podcast, but it has been absolutely tremendous so far! I like that Daniel presented these stellar musicians...

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Jan-04-2021, 10:29pm

Marcus CA replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

Good point, but I also wouldn't want to chug a vintage cabernet. I saw Michael Cleveland with Flamekeeper back when Jesse Brock was in the band. ...

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Jan-01-2021, 4:01pm

Marcus CA replied to a thread Hello! New here with question about best bang for my budget in General Mandolin Discussions

I second Charley’s recommendations of the mandolin and the store, although if there is a non-chain instrument store within driving distance, you...

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