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Today, 2:39pm

JeffD replied to a thread To look at the mando or not? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

While it is true we can't look in two places at once, almost nobody stares continuously at their hands. So I think it quite possible to fulfil your...

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Today, 11:45am

Bertram Henze replied to a thread Holding an octave mandolin like a classical guitar in CBOM

30 degrees, approx., with a strap.

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Today, 8:12am

John Bertotti replied to a thread Equipment advice please in Builders and Repair

Thanks Guys/Gals! It is nice to see some positive and not just negative. I am bound to get a thickness sander but I am not sure it will be a new unit...

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Today, 8:02am

John Bertotti replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Over the years I have collected or been gifted by family these five, all sizes I wanted to try and like. Oddly they all work fine on mandolin the...

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Yesterday, 9:13pm

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

Barring personal tweaks to processes a lot of the answers are answered right right of the bat by some of the more active pro's. How many times can a...

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Yesterday, 9:08pm

John Bertotti replied to a thread Equipment advice please in Builders and Repair

I really enjoy hand planes but they aren't as quick as I would like at times.

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Yesterday, 1:36pm

John Bertotti replied to a thread Equipment advice please in Builders and Repair

Well, thanks everyone. I decided to hold off for awhile and either fab something myself or save a bit for a larger more stable unit. I appreciate the...

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Yesterday, 12:45pm

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

Oh my goodness. Banjolins. I have played a few. * Are they much louder and/or more cutting than a decent bluegrass mandolin? Yes. Very much...

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Yesterday, 12:33pm

JeffD replied to a thread Collings MF5 - Any years to avoid? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I have tried many a Collings, and not a klunker in the bunch. That said I would really really try to avoid buying an instrument I hadn't tried, or...

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Yesterday, 5:50am

pheffernan replied to a thread Advice needed for complement to my Weber Gallatin F Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Maybe you could work out a trade with Dennis on your MTO: https://themandolinstore.com/product/used-pava-satin-model-a-4-mandolin-amber-torrefied/

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Jan-18-2021, 10:45pm

John Bertotti replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I have been using only blue chip in different shapes and sizes. i find my choice changes depending on my mood and how I hear that day.

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Jan-18-2021, 6:12pm

John Bertotti replied to a thread Equipment advice please in Builders and Repair

Thanks Marty! Do these really work well running a board through to get the full 32" or 36" width? Neither is as wide as I have done before so I am...

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Jan-18-2021, 5:36pm

John Bertotti started a thread Equipment advice please in Builders and Repair

I thickness wood by hand, hand planes, routers, belt and disc sanders, sawing etc. I am looking at a Jet drum sander. Does anyone here have a drum...

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Jan-18-2021, 1:23pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Locating previously owned Gibson... in General Mandolin Discussions

Besides starting a thread like this one, perhaps you could post a WTB ad in the classifieds with any distinguishing marks or characteristics?

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Jan-18-2021, 12:40pm

JeffD replied to a thread To look at the mando or not? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I look all the time, especially when shifting. I don't look continuously, but I visually check in very frequently. I don't think it matters much....

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Jan-18-2021, 12:30pm

JeffD replied to a thread Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type? in General Mandolin Discussions

I wear a terry cloth sweat band on my arm, like some tennis players use, whenever I am playing with short sleeves. Keeps the sweat off the...

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Jan-18-2021, 12:23pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion New A4 Build in group Mike Black Mandolins

I hope the different fretboard extension eases your concerns. As for “long,” try to be patient. My build took a little longer than anticipated, but...

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Jan-17-2021, 8:07am

pheffernan replied to a thread Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type? in General Mandolin Discussions

I put them on used mandolins (like my Gibson) that already have wear there from a previous picker’s right forearm. I haven’t worked up the courage to...

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Jan-17-2021, 8:02am

pheffernan replied to a thread Tenor Guitar Gallery & Sightings in Tenor Guitars

Those Fletchers don’t seem to turn up used very often, and Jamie’s prices appear (deservedly) to have risen: ...

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Jan-17-2021, 2:01am

Bertram Henze replied to a discussion Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

That's a true harmonic adventure, Mike, starting from but passing beyond the Mixolydian scale* and boldly going where no mandolin has gone before...

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Jan-17-2021, 1:47am

Bertram Henze replied to a discussion THE ROWAN TREE - UK PHOTOGRAPHY Part 2 in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Late in on this, sorry... Those pictures make me feel terribly glad I am sitting warm and dry, slippers on and hot tea* in front of me after...

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Jan-16-2021, 11:13pm

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

So if I could only play worse for four months...

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Jan-15-2021, 5:11pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Tenor Guitar Gallery & Sightings in Tenor Guitars

I’ve always wanted to try a Fletcher to see how well the 21” scale could support a low G. It looks great.

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Jan-14-2021, 11:20am

Bertram Henze replied to a discussion Danny Boy in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Congrats gents for taking the challenge of wrenching a beautiful tune out of its cocoon of John Hinde cliche and bringing the original back to life,...

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Jan-14-2021, 11:15am

Bertram Henze replied to a discussion Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Banishing this kind of misfortune by music seems to be not so easy, but we're sure doing our best Dennis. At least, we don't have to breach...

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Jan-13-2021, 10:41pm

JeffD replied to a thread Anybody fixed this kind of left thumb aggravation? in General Mandolin Discussions

There are specific kinds of physical therapists and occupational therapists that deal with musicians and their experiences. If you can find one of...

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Jan-13-2021, 1:43pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion Available Instruments in group Mike Black Mandolins

One of Mike's A4's, I believe #18, has returned to Greg Boyd's for $2350: https://gregboyd.com/product/2013-mike-black-a-4-oval-hole-mandolin/

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Jan-12-2021, 11:16am

pheffernan replied to a thread Old vs New Oval in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The Cafe turns up an easy way to find her: https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/members/8571-Gail-Hester Gail builds incredible mandolins, but few...

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Jan-11-2021, 9:57pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Mid-Mis for sale in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

The MM-8 was the Mid-Missouri’s least expensive mandolin as far as I know, their travel instrument. The modern equivalent from Big Muddy goes for...

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Jan-11-2021, 4:09pm

JeffD replied to a thread Old mandolins versus new a conclusion in General Mandolin Discussions

:disbelief::))

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