View Profile: Spruce - Mandolin Cafe Forum

Today, 1:23pm

mrmando replied to a thread This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Never mind.

1040 replies | 270293 view(s)

Today, 1:20pm

mrmando replied to a thread 1974 Gibson F5 - what's top of the market? in General Mandolin Discussions

I'd trade a 1974 Ford Pinto for a 1974 F5 if I had a 1974 Ford Pinto.

31 replies | 10308 view(s)

Yesterday, 9:39pm

mrmando replied to a thread Gibson A3 number 74336 in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

joseph J. Glawson is listed 5 times in the Navy Directory as a chief pharmacist in Navy hospitals, including the one on Parris Island. The Marine...

9 replies | 380 view(s)

Yesterday, 9:30pm

mrmando replied to a thread Gibson A3 number 74336 in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

That is a pretty high serial number for an A3 ... they disappear at the beginning of the snakehead era, don't they?

9 replies | 380 view(s)

Jan-19-2021, 5:40pm

mrmando replied to a thread This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Sure, you can use it for firewood or fighting off aggressive stray dogs.

1040 replies | 270293 view(s)

Jan-18-2021, 3:48pm

mrmando replied to a thread Fender FM60E 5 string electric mando intonation... in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

I string FM60Es with 50/38/24/14/10. FM60Es are fairly consistent, but I suppose it's possible that the bridge placement is off and the instrument...

10 replies | 372 view(s)

Jan-18-2021, 3:13pm

mrmando replied to a thread Steve Earle on the Outlaw Country Cruise in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Perhaps the port duties are paid in counterfeit bills?

7 replies | 1033 view(s)

Jan-17-2021, 10:08pm

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

I don't know if Neil Gladd still posts here or not, but he works in the Copyright Office and has been through all the classical mandolin recordings...

8 replies | 722 view(s)

Jan-17-2021, 10:05pm

mrmando replied to a thread This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Oh my ... It seems that when Antonio Tsai is doing his best work, he prefers to be known as Scaparelli. ...

1040 replies | 270293 view(s)

Jan-06-2021, 7:48pm

mrmando started a thread Really interesting A-style on ShopGoodwill in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Stephen Fistor, 1934 https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/112428574 There was a Dayton Style B that sold for $687 in the past few days. ...

6 replies | 663 view(s)

Jan-06-2021, 7:43pm

mrmando started a thread Mandolins with violin-style construction are nothing new... in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FINE-OLD-ITALIAN-MANDOLIN-MANDOLA-ROCCA-ANTIQUE-RARE-MASTER-FOR-RESTORATION-326/324443933637?hash=item4b8a5d8bc5:g:j78AAOSwtv...

28 replies | 4366 view(s)

Jan-05-2021, 3:22am

mrmando replied to a thread Steve Earle on the Outlaw Country Cruise in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Did he get the green one from Carter's or just the wenge one?

7 replies | 1033 view(s)

Jan-05-2021, 3:17am

mrmando replied to a thread A models rocking the classifieds in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I've picked a little on William's Apitius ... it's a nice one.

4 replies | 761 view(s)

Jan-03-2021, 9:59pm

mrmando replied to a thread Steve Earle on the Outlaw Country Cruise in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Oho, if he has a green D. Gilchrist then perhaps that's the one.

7 replies | 1033 view(s)

Jan-03-2021, 7:49pm

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

Well put, Charley!

77 replies | 5316 view(s)

Jan-03-2021, 7:48pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Nate Lee with his Pava F5 in Bluegrass Unlimited in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for pointing that out, Charley! :)

2 replies | 784 view(s)

Jan-03-2021, 6:10pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Monteleones at Rudy's Music in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow, Shawn! Thanks for sharing that information. What a great find. Quite rare, I presume. Yet, it does seem overpriced, though I don't have the...

16 replies | 1540 view(s)

Jan-03-2021, 6:01pm

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

I find it really enjoyable to hear, and challenging to play. I know it is an elusive dream, but I am trying to learn that kind of speed. Alas,...

77 replies | 5316 view(s)

Jan-03-2021, 5:54pm

lflngpicker started a thread Nate Lee with his Pava F5 in Bluegrass Unlimited in General Mandolin Discussions

As a Pava Pro owner, I was excited to see Nate Lee from the Becky Buller Band in Bluegrass Unlimited this month playing his Pava mandolin. These...

2 replies | 784 view(s)

Jan-03-2021, 3:43pm

mrmando replied to a thread Steve Earle on the Outlaw Country Cruise in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I can assure you Steve isn't playing that green Jerman, because I still have it! I would gladly sell it to Steve, of course. Yes, he's playing a...

7 replies | 1033 view(s)

Jan-03-2021, 12:39pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread How Many Like Blonde Mandos?? in General Mandolin Discussions

The top of my Pava Pro is blonde, which was one key aspect that really attracted me to it, among several others.

74 replies | 4893 view(s)

Jan-02-2021, 11:59pm

mrmando started a thread Steve Earle on the Outlaw Country Cruise in Looking for Information About Mandolins

It's being alleged that on last year's Outlaw Country Cruise, Steve Earle was playing a green mandolin similar in appearance to a Rickenbacker...

7 replies | 1033 view(s)

Dec-27-2020, 1:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

Phenomenal guitar player and so young! I am very sad to hear. God be with his family and friends.

97 replies | 13909 view(s)

Dec-25-2020, 5:39pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Whiskey Before Breakfast - Interesting Approaches? in Song and Tune Projects

I learned my version years ago from Baron Colllins-Hill, the online mandolin teacher. I would like to pick up my speed on that one. Baron is always...

24 replies | 3699 view(s)

Dec-25-2020, 5:33pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD Collings MT2-0 (Pictures and a Christmas Tune) in General Mandolin Discussions

That back is incredible!

25 replies | 3081 view(s)

Dec-25-2020, 5:32pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Santa brought a new tailpiece! in General Mandolin Discussions

Really, really nice! Enjoy!

25 replies | 2632 view(s)

Dec-25-2020, 5:31pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Who thinks a Mandolin Cafe Patch would be a Good Idea? in Equipment

Hey Joe, I bought a mandolin from you years ago. Hope you are doing well with your music! Good to see you here. Dan

15 replies | 4992 view(s)

Dec-25-2020, 5:22pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread McClung Armrest in Equipment

Bless you all who have had it. I hope for the best for each of you. Doug, I am sorry to hear about your neurologist. Dan

42 replies | 27841 view(s)

Dec-23-2020, 4:31pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD: Ellis A5 Special in General Mandolin Discussions

Okay Chuck! Thanks pal!

24 replies | 4125 view(s)

Dec-23-2020, 4:28pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread McClung Armrest in Equipment

I want to echo the well wishes and prayers that are sent your way, Doug! Loving my Ebony with gold on my Pava Pro! Works great for comfort and tone....

42 replies | 27841 view(s)

Spruce
wood butcher

Mini Statistics

More 9 Friends

SternART

miracleticket82

squirrelabama

MnRoss

mrmando

jmalmsteen

More Albums

Stradolin...

1 Groups

Strad-O-Lin Mandolins

Join Groups 0 Permission Groups

Recent Visitors

Basic Information

About Spruce

Signature

Contact

Statistics

Total Posts

Albums

Total Thanks

General Information

9 Friends

hjforsh

jmalmsteen

lflngpicker

miracleticket82

MnRoss

mrmando

RSomers

squirrelabama

SternART

Spruce wood butcher

Mini Statistics

More 9 Friends

More Albums

1 Groups

Join Groups 0 Permission Groups

Recent Visitors

Basic Information

About Spruce

Signature

Contact

Statistics

Total Posts

Albums

Total Thanks

General Information

9 Friends

Spruce
wood butcher