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Jan-14-2021, 5:08am

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread Musiccompo in Hong Kong Carbon Fiber mandolin cases in Equipment

Interesting, thanks for the info. I came to my conclusion by (alternatively;)) trying to put a vintage Loar-signed F5 and two recent Gibson Master...

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Jan-13-2021, 3:15pm

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread Musiccompo in Hong Kong Carbon Fiber mandolin cases in Equipment

Two years ago, I wrote the following: I started a thread on those cases about a year...

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Jan-12-2021, 10:51am

dhmando replied to a thread Blonde Loars ? in Vintage Instruments

I got the blonde Wide Body Gibson F-5M, circa 1941 while playing with Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers around 1985. I used it on the now...

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Jan-11-2021, 1:28pm

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread Blonde Loars ? in Vintage Instruments

The F5 in question should be ser.-# 81626, shipped in '27 according to Spann. That mandolin has a non-original neck and non-original (worm over)...

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Jan-10-2021, 9:48am

mandocrucian replied to a thread Picking both strings in a course in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Slightly detune one string of each pair. Doesn't have to be much, but you'll hear it. Be consistent - when you alter the pitch in a pair (say the...

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Jan-10-2021, 8:11am

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

Absolutely correct. Mike and I talked about the subject several times. The mid range portion Mike is so fond of in his "antique" (and the...

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Jan-09-2021, 6:42am

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

You bet!

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Jan-09-2021, 6:33am

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

I played Mike's Loar several times in quiet situations (e. g. at my home) switching back and forth between his Loar, a couple of recent MM Gibsons...

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Jan-07-2021, 5:31pm

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

I found that most any - certainly not all - newer (recorded) version of an older song or tune is faster than the original from the 40s - 60s (live...

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Jan-06-2021, 9:34pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Really interesting A-style on ShopGoodwill in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I like this part in the description... This instrument has not been tested for playability or sound quality. Scuffs,discoloration,cracks and...

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Jan-04-2021, 8:40pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread 2020 tribute Vessel A model in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

That’s beautiful Gary! Really classy!

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Jan-04-2021, 1:57pm

Mary Weber created a blog entry What do Orchards and Mandolins Have in Common? in Montana Lutherie

We've named it Sound To Earth Orchard, of course.

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Jan-04-2021, 2:29am

f5loar replied to a thread Gibson F-5L from '78-'82 Serial numbers and information. in Vintage Instruments

Gibson F5L Serial no. 71568197 proto type signed by Arron Cowles on June 20, 1978. Given to Bill Monroe in 1980

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Jan-04-2021, 1:56am

f5loar replied to a thread 1951 F-12 Versus F-5 Construction? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Same materials used except in neck. The '51 F12 would be a mahgony neck. The F12 is lighter in weight, and generally sounds better than same year F5.

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Jan-04-2021, 1:54am

f5loar replied to a thread Earl taylor's f5 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

It was cut from the same maple tree as Bobby Osbornes. The sides and backs looked like twins. A Very nice Fern as well is Mr. Taylor's.

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Jan-04-2021, 1:42am

f5loar replied to a thread Young Sam Bush A5 video in General Mandolin Discussions

If my memory is still good, that A5 was a converted A50 done by C.E. Ward out of Charlotte, NC. There were several builders doing these conversions...

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Jan-03-2021, 4:52pm

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread Earl taylor's f5 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Absolutely right, Glassweb. Wonderful F5; I checked it out 2 years ago.

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Jan-02-2021, 8:17pm

Skip Kelley added 4 photo(s) to album Mandolins

Jan-01-2021, 11:54am

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Tune from The Mandolin Store Site in Song and Tune Projects

I don't know what song he's playing, but he's a great picker and the mandolin sounds good.

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Dec-31-2020, 11:22pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread someone's gotta say it in General Mandolin Discussions

Happy new year to you and all here at the Cafe’.

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Dec-31-2020, 8:05am

Skip Kelley replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

Hoover’s piece is well written and incredibly moving.

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Dec-28-2020, 9:21pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Strap for A with strap button in Equipment

Ivan, just my 2 cents, but I would not trust that knot to stay in the strap. I would instead, tie the lace by going through the hole.

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Dec-28-2020, 9:23am

Ted Eschliman replied to a thread Music store etiquette? in General Mandolin Discussions

Retired from 40 years of music retail, I can tell you no matter how many hours we spent keeping our display instruments tuned, weather and “newness’...

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Dec-27-2020, 8:33am

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

David Anthony Rice passed away on the 25th; very sad.

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Dec-26-2020, 10:29pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Master of Bluegrass, Monroe in General Mandolin Discussions

It’s on YouTube. I don’t know how to do it, but some download the songs from the site.

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