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5:13pm
Zach Wilson
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New Mandolin Day!
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Congratulations and happy picking! I've only played a very small few Ellis mandolins, they were all excellent!
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Today,
11:28am
lflngpicker
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Gibson A Oval Tuning Machines
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Pops1, I agree. I have some Golden Age tuners on one of my Gibson A teens mandolins, and they fit perfectly and work very well. I am quite happy to...
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Yesterday,
10:37pm
Zach Wilson
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D'Addario's new Chris Thile signature mandolin pick
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Mine is flat as I'm sure it should be. However, I've heard that Casein over time when warm molds and shapes. I'm guessing it was stored improperly???
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Yesterday,
9:33pm
Mandobart
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Please School Me On Mandolin Strings
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Monel is a nickel-copper-iron alloy. It has most of the strength of steel but excellent corrosion resistance. It exists to make the seawater pipes...
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Yesterday,
6:09pm
Zach Wilson
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Newbie to the Cafe and the Mandolin
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Welcome Scott! Happy picking :)
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Yesterday,
6:03am
Zach Wilson
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Please School Me On Mandolin Strings
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https://youtu.be/dSx2HbvVEaA This video here does a great job showing the difference in some D'Addario strings. Enjoy:)
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Jan-25-2021,
10:39pm
Zach Wilson
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Bernie in Newfoundland (no mando content)
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Although Sanders is a political figure I wouldn't think of this fad as political humor. It's just silliness. Funny picture, thanks for sharing!
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Jan-25-2021,
10:04pm
Zach Wilson
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Bernie in Newfoundland (no mando content)
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Ha! Goofy :))
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Jan-25-2021,
9:54pm
Zach Wilson
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Random mandolin sightings
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Haha! Probably :)) :))
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Jan-25-2021,
9:49pm
Mandobart
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I'm running two evaporative humidifiers with paper element wicking filters. These do plug up with hard water and last maybe 2 - 3 months. The...
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Jan-25-2021,
9:43pm
Mandobart
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Octave mandolin e-string general question
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All plain steel strings are - wait for it - plain steel. So your unwound E's and A's are pretty much all the same, whether your strings are...
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Jan-25-2021,
8:10pm
Mandobart
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Another vote for folding Cooperstands. I keep one in each case. My instruments hang on the wall in my climate controlled music room at home. At a...
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Jan-24-2021,
11:07pm
Zach Wilson
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Saw this Humira add while watching TV tonight. Mandolin sighting 8 or so seconds in. https://ispot.tv/a/oXac
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Jan-24-2021,
8:23pm
Zach Wilson
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"Baby" is headed home!
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Thanks! I love the color on your Yellowstone as well! I'd like to add another Weber. Probably an A shape Gallatin for jams and camps and such.
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Jan-24-2021,
7:59pm
Zach Wilson
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"Baby" is headed home!
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Oh, that's gorgeous! Here's my Yellowstone. I can't get over these and could never part with this one :) Cheers to Webers!
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Jan-24-2021,
7:45pm
Zach Wilson
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Please School Me On Mandolin Strings
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Strings are fun to experiment with! Try as many you can and write down what is currently on your mandolin so you can remember if you liked it or not...
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Jan-24-2021,
7:34pm
Zach Wilson
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"Baby" is headed home!
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Whoa! I love that Weber there on the end. Nice family :)
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Jan-24-2021,
7:31pm
Zach Wilson
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Mandolin Cafe Milestones
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Congratulations on your epic milestone JB!
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Jan-24-2021,
5:48pm
Mandobart
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Please School Me On Mandolin Strings
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They're not as *popular* as the ubiquitous D'addarrio's, but the best phosphor bronze strings I've tried are Curt Mangan. Best tone and sustain of...
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39 replies | 1399 view(s)
Jan-23-2021,
10:56am
Zach Wilson
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A vs. F
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I believe the two have different finishes (satin vs. gloss), which will cause subtle differences in the tone. Also, Weber has used different top...
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16 replies | 785 view(s)
Jan-23-2021,
9:02am
Zach Wilson
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Had to change my strings
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Yes!!! I get this! I too like "broken in" sounding strings, especially on my flat top. I usually change the strings on it twice a year and every...
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2 replies | 308 view(s)
Jan-23-2021,
8:54am
Zach Wilson
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Mandolin goes sharp between sessions?
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My mandolins and basses go out of tune sharp as well. I believe it has more to do with humidity and temperature than poor cut string slots for my...
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Jan-21-2021,
9:25pm
Zach Wilson
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Your Wegen Pick
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Right on! :)
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Jan-21-2021,
4:37pm
Mandobart
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Your Wegen Pick
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I'm a big fan of the M200. Probably my second favorite pick in the world, and I've tried nearly all of them. My current favorite pick is the...
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Jan-21-2021,
4:34pm
Zach Wilson
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Your Wegen Pick
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The TF120 is my favorite pick. I like the black ones better but I dont think there is any science as to why. The M150 that I have is alright. I...
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Jan-19-2021,
6:04pm
Zach Wilson
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Advice needed for complement to my Weber Gallatin F Mandolin
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If I had the money I'd jump all over this... how about another Gallatin! :) Actually, I still might. I'd have to do some serious convincing with...
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12 replies | 571 view(s)
Jan-19-2021,
5:31pm
Zach Wilson
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Definition of a good mandolin player’s spouse
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Although my wife (who is sweet in every way) likes my mandolin playing, and likes that I have healthy hobbies (music, running, hiking), she does...
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Jan-19-2021,
11:54am
Mandobart
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Definition of a good mandolin player’s spouse
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Mrs. Mandobart knew I liked playing music (fiddle and guitar) when we met almost 40 years ago. Due to my job as a submarine reactor operator in the...
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Jan-18-2021,
10:28pm
Mandobart
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Eastwood Mandocaster--low volume E course
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I use .013's for the E's on my Mandobird. And have an Almuse aftermarket pickup with adjustable poles. And I shimmed up the whole pickup.
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Jan-17-2021,
10:42pm
Zach Wilson
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This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer
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Holy inlays Batman!
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1043 replies | 271284 view(s)
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