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Today, 5:53pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread What mandolins are made in North America? in General Mandolin Discussions

I imagine you could find a used Weber Gallatin A for about that. My Red Valley Em came in under a grand and that was with a few upgrades. ...

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Today, 4:24pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Gibson Master Model F5 @ the Mandolin store in General Mandolin Discussions

They are both equally impressive, huh? I've been wondering how this type of video would resonate with a total beginner? Also, would a beginner be...

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Today, 3:42am

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Semi-beginner here... trade-up or keep what I have? in General Mandolin Discussions

Just an idea... You could always get an external pickup (LR Baggs radius, K&K twin external, Fishman M100, JJB, ect.) For less then $200. Put...

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Yesterday, 11:51pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Tone Gard - Comfortable ? in General Mandolin Discussions

I have standard Ton-Gards on two mandolins, an F4 and an F5, both carved back. I have the large sized one on my flat backed resonator mandolin. I...

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Yesterday, 10:44pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Guitar player learning mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Absolutely false in my experience. My F4, 10 string mandola, octave mandolin, mandocello all have a very nice deep, rich bass response and all sound...

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Yesterday, 10:35pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Tone Gard - Comfortable ? in General Mandolin Discussions

It gets just cold enough here in the PNW to wear a fleece sweater in the house. My baggy, 20plus year old Patagonia SnapT pullover mutes my mandolins...

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Yesterday, 9:55pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Tone Gard - Comfortable ? in General Mandolin Discussions

Different strokes for different folks! The tone gard just isn't my cup of tea. However, I'm sure if I had used one first or consistently I'd get...

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Yesterday, 6:36pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread This just came up on Reverb 'The Hogan' in General Mandolin Discussions

Dang! Sound great, man :) Congrats!

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Yesterday, 3:36pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread What is a "Selected Spruce Top"? in Equipment

My fave is "HPL".... :/

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Yesterday, 3:33pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Difference in Custom and Base in General Mandolin Discussions

I've only commissioned one build and it was for my Flat top. Mine was considered "custom" when I asked for upgrades from his base model... i.e....

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Yesterday, 3:04am

Zach Wilson replied to a thread What is a "Selected Spruce Top"? in Equipment

I've heard it said this way; Solid is solid, and anything else isn't. I think companies use "select spruce" to dress up the word laminate. ...

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Dec-03-2020, 10:37pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Beginner ?’s about changing sound/tone in General Mandolin Discussions

I've found this to be the least "shrill" sounding pick in my arsenal of picks. Mine are 1mm and I've see them in 1.5mm and 2mm. I'm sure all would...

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Dec-03-2020, 9:30pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Advice: new Hohner A style vs Kentucky KM-150 in General Mandolin Discussions

I have that same worry about buying vintage. Unless I can view and play the mandolin I wont buy.... I just dont have the right skills if something...

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Dec-03-2020, 6:49am

Mandobart replied to a thread Guitar player learning mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The mandolin will just laugh at your guitar calluses. The combination of dual strings at higher tension and dubious setup turn the mandolin into an...

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Dec-03-2020, 12:43am

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Guitar player learning mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

First, yes, as others have mentioned get your instrument set up to play easier. The string tension of the mandolin is tighter than guitars, it'll...

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Dec-02-2020, 9:13pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Burgin Shanghai Octave Mandolin review in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow! Very stunning! Thanks for sharing :)

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Dec-02-2020, 9:09pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Free extra picks :) in Equipment

It very much reminds me of a Proplec but slightly more rounded. It also reminds me of a Dawg pick but slightly more pointed. I saw elderly.com had...

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Dec-02-2020, 7:31pm

Zach Wilson started a thread Free extra picks :) in Equipment

I have some extra picks if anyone's interested. If you want these (all of them) let me know via a PM, give an address and I'll get them to you :)...

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Dec-02-2020, 7:12pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread $1000 Budget - What should I get? in General Mandolin Discussions

A lot of really good A's can be found for 1k (especially used) and that's what I'd look for too. But, I guess the OP has scroll desire/envy. It...

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Dec-02-2020, 4:11pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread $1000 Budget - What should I get? in General Mandolin Discussions

As mentioned before I'd look at Eastman, 315 or 515. I'd also look at the Kentucky km750 or km 850. I noticed Sun Valley guitar is having a sale....

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Nov-30-2020, 9:36pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Looking for a nice neck rest for re-strings... in Equipment

All the socks I seem to get for Christmas, bunched up in a roll, when I clearly asked for mandolins 😂😂😂

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Nov-30-2020, 5:11pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Should I put a Mandolin Cafe Sticker on my Vintage Lifton Case? in Equipment

Nice! That's great Sue :) It was fun to follow along while made this decision.

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Nov-29-2020, 9:47pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Traditionally voiced A-style? in General Mandolin Discussions

Heard a Givens at a jam once. It gave me chills. I saw Greg Boyds has a Givens kit mandolin in that price range. NFI. ...

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Nov-29-2020, 1:01pm

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Should I put a Mandolin Cafe Sticker on my Vintage Lifton Case? in Equipment

Thanks, but that was Sue's chipboard case :)

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Nov-29-2020, 12:16pm

Zach Wilson started a thread Taylor Thermex Picks in Equipment

I found these Taylor Thermex picks yesterday at A# Music in Kent (not a bad little store for mostly guitars). For about $2 a pick I figured I'd...

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Nov-29-2020, 11:59am

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Should I put a Mandolin Cafe Sticker on my Vintage Lifton Case? in Equipment

It's been four days! I'm just dying to know if you're gonna jump or not!!! The waters nice! I'll count to 3! 3... 2...

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Nov-29-2020, 11:52am

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Best Book for Christmas Song Chord Melodies in General Mandolin Discussions

This book is not mandolin specific either but has most of the popular Christmas songs. Its always served me well for Church services to children's...

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Nov-29-2020, 11:43am

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Leaning Toward Old Time Fiddle Tunes in General Mandolin Discussions

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Nov-29-2020, 7:04am

Zach Wilson replied to a thread Octave Mandolin (GDAE) vs Mandola (CGDA) in Looking for Information About Mandolins

These Red Valley octaves are priced around 2k. I know it's out of your budget, barely. But its good to have opinions! I've played one here in...

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Nov-29-2020, 6:51am

Zach Wilson replied to a thread What's Love Got To Do With It, with a little mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Fun band! Good sound :)

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