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jimmy powells replied to a thread Definition of a good mandolin player’s spouse in General Mandolin Discussions

Exactly like my wife who has seen me buy countless mandolins and always as excited as I am. She always says she loves me to be happy. She knows all...

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Jan-18-2021, 12:23pm

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

Hi Ray. If I'm honest I've probably had a secret fancy for a tone guard from time to time, but they just look a bit intrusive and I thought 'this...

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Jan-17-2021, 5:21pm

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

I had a modern Bluett F4 which was beautifully made but very quiet campared to an old teens Gibson F4. My current 1919 F4 is much louder than a...

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Jan-17-2021, 9:24am

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

Seems like an unnecessary item to me. All these years of people playing perfectly well without them. Unles you play regularly with bare arms and...

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Jan-17-2021, 4:56am

jimmy powells replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I like 2mm Wegen picks for tone and volume. As soon as I pick up my 1.4mm by mistake I can hear the loss in volume and tone. Used them for 15 years...

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Jan-16-2021, 6:05am

jimmy powells replied to a thread F-2 purchase advice - Canada in General Mandolin Discussions

Dave in Paris is selling one at 2750 Euros. It's on Cafe classifieds

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Jan-15-2021, 8:50am

jimmy powells replied to a thread Harmonicas & Mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

The harmonica world is waiting for a really good neck holder. I've had about four over the years and whilst all claim to be this and that, they all...

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Jan-15-2021, 7:35am

jimmy powells replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Monroe Crossing do a great version of Duellin Banjos featuring the mandolin so you may never get away from that. (Just joking). Apart from the...

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Jan-14-2021, 10:43am

jimmy powells replied to a thread Harmonicas & Mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

Depends if youn are going to learn cross harp as described above. i.e, G harp for the key of C etc. Then there's the other way which I think Bb...

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Jan-12-2021, 5:44am

jimmy powells replied to a thread tailpiece woes in General Mandolin Discussions

I would wait for reply from Eastman. The Ashton Bailey ones just about got it right but in my view, they got the angle wrong. A major part of the ...

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Jan-12-2021, 5:33am

jimmy powells replied to a thread New Tuners for Vintage F2 in Builders and Repair

Need to be sure to get the PRE 1924 Stewmac tuners. They do a separate set with arrow heads for modern mandolins.

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Jan-11-2021, 5:24am

jimmy powells replied to a thread Curious about mandola nomenclature in General Mandolin Discussions

This has been the case for a long time and is so confusing. To me a Mandocello is an Octave mandola. C G D A. I dont know why anyone thought of...

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Jan-09-2021, 5:11am

jimmy powells replied to a thread Ever just love the sound of your mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

Every day reminds me that I reckon I got the best Northfield Big Mon that ever came out of their factory. I bought it used but must have been very...

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Jan-04-2021, 5:22am

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

I agree with Jim Garber. The conclusion that new ones are better than old probably only refers to the instruments owned by Paul, who started this...

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Jan-03-2021, 5:40am

jimmy powells replied to a thread Review and comparison 'The Loar LM-700 VS' in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I've owned 3 LM 700s and played another one. All were different. A 2010 one had big chunky neck and massive sound. I played it a lot for 4 years in...

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Jan-01-2021, 1:57pm

jimmy powells replied to a thread playing technique reason for string spacing and nut width? in General Mandolin Discussions

In terms of actually playing I find string spacing on the bridge saddle to be the one that matters. String spacing on the nut and nut width is just...

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Dec-31-2020, 7:26pm

jimmy powells replied to a thread Bridge foot marks/resale value in General Mandolin Discussions

It's been a problem with mandolins ever since I can remember. It can be annoying to some folks and yes probably devalue by a small amount. I always...

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Dec-31-2020, 1:25pm

jimmy powells replied to a thread Golden Age Tuners on old Gibson in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Pops 1. Nice to see someone using initiative. Yes it seems I need the Pre 1920' ones so one way or another I'll get them. Thanks to all Jimmy

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Dec-31-2020, 12:35pm

jimmy powells replied to a thread Golden Age Tuners on old Gibson in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks so much RCC. I biught these tuners second hand in UK and they had been on a 1929 mandolin. Seems i have to try and find suitable ones. Buying...

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Dec-31-2020, 11:46am

jimmy powells started a thread Golden Age Tuners on old Gibson in General Mandolin Discussions

Has anyone experience of the Golden Age tuners for a teens Gibson mandolin. I fitted a set to an old 1919 F4 and found them very tight. If I...

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Dec-27-2020, 6:52am

jimmy powells replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

It's not often you like ALL the music that someone plays but I felt that way with Tony Rice. 'Greenight on the southern' was one of my favourites and...

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Dec-25-2020, 6:57pm

jimmy powells replied to a thread The Loar LM700 Supreme F-style in General Mandolin Discussions

I've played a couple of The Loar LM700 and they varied but a friend has one and I rate it. The only thing I find a pain is the continuation to have...

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Dec-23-2020, 11:57am

jimmy powells replied to a thread Avoid marking the top of your mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

It's not just the possible wear on the instrument. I don't PLANT my pinkie on the top as. It obviously moves with the movement of my hand but still...

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Dec-22-2020, 10:42am

jimmy powells replied to a thread Avoid marking the top of your mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

The fact that a great number of people remove pick guards says it all to me. If you don't like them then take them off as I have done with all my...

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