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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 8:59am

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

I’ve been following Collings’ work for a long time and they don’t do anything halfway. The instruments themselves show this, but a tour of their shop...

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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 7:30am

Caleb replied to a thread Looking to have some pearl inlay work done. in Builders and Repair

Very impressive!

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Jan-17-2021, 5:32pm

Caleb replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

No.

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Jan-17-2021, 5:23pm

Caleb replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

Yeah, $115 in picks today. That's insane. :disbelief:

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Jan-17-2021, 4:42pm

Caleb replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

PS: I also ordered a CT55 from Banjo Ben's site today. I got 10% off by signing up for his newsletter. Pretty much paid for my shipping. NFI but...

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Jan-17-2021, 3:50pm

Caleb replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

Dang! Into the rabbit hole I go! I just bought two: an H Casein 1.5 and a PEEK H 1.5, both with speed bevel. Will report when they come in!

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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, 12:53pm

Caleb started a thread Looking to have some pearl inlay work done. in Builders and Repair

I'd like to have a name inlayed into the truss rod cover of my Collings MT. Can you recommend someone who does this type of work?

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Jan-17-2021, 11:54am

Caleb replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

I just recv'd a pack of the 1.3 rounded picks and like them a lot. I ordered some 1.5 picks (same shape) today because I'm apparently back on a pick...

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Jan-17-2021, 11:11am

Caleb replied to a thread Light or Medium strings? in Equipment

https://www.stringsbymail.com/la-bella-880m-mandolin-strings-medium-11-38-16934.html ^^^ I've tried just about every type of mandolin string on...

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Jan-16-2021, 10:16am

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

https://youtu.be/9d9BlAhyVl4 ^^^ Have not attempted to play it yet, but I’ve been enamored of late by this waltz: The Georgiana Starlington Waltz...

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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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Jan-15-2021, 10:12pm

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

Lately into Québécois land: Gigue du Forgeron, Marche de St. Laurent, Gigue du Sous-Marin, Reel du Semeur, and a few whose names I can never remember.

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Jan-15-2021, 7:47pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Regal-made Blue Comet resonator mando in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I had one of the ones with the “resonator” years ago. It was all laminated IIRC.

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Jan-15-2021, 5:32pm

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

that nyckelharpa looks rather cool. Is it your own design or did you copy an older instrument?

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Jan-15-2021, 10:44am

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

Good luck, Eugene! Actually, since I never used that style pick, can you post the dimensions and thickness of the ones you prefer? Are they...

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Jan-15-2021, 10:11am

Caleb replied to a thread more accurate clip on tuner than Snark? in Equipment

Back in the day I had an original Intellitouch and it worked better than anything I’ve had since. Even the smaller (square) versions they made were...

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Jan-15-2021, 7:29am

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

Very nice playing and singing. A friend just lent me his 25 year old Trillium octave. I heard that Bob was making only a limited number of...

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