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pheffernan replied to a thread Your Wegen Pick in Equipment

The TF140 is my favorite pick. I like the tone and love the rock solid stability in my hand. Some might produce a better tone (Red Bear) or last...

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Jan-20-2021, 11:03pm

darylcrisp replied to a thread Advice needed for complement to my Weber Gallatin F Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

if you want something different, cool vibe, and not a lot of $, but coming from a shop that will have checked things out and will not cover anything...

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Jan-19-2021, 5:50am

pheffernan replied to a thread Advice needed for complement to my Weber Gallatin F Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Maybe you could work out a trade with Dennis on your MTO: https://themandolinstore.com/product/used-pava-satin-model-a-4-mandolin-amber-torrefied/

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Jan-18-2021, 1:23pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Locating previously owned Gibson... in General Mandolin Discussions

Besides starting a thread like this one, perhaps you could post a WTB ad in the classifieds with any distinguishing marks or characteristics?

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Jan-18-2021, 12:23pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion New A4 Build in group Mike Black Mandolins

I hope the different fretboard extension eases your concerns. As for “long,” try to be patient. My build took a little longer than anticipated, but...

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Jan-18-2021, 8:00am

dbmandolin created a blog entry Mandolin Mondays #263 w/ Special Guest Mike Marshall in dbmandolin

This week on Mandolin Mondays we have a very special Tony Rice tribute repost sent in by the one and only Mike Marshall. Hear that beautiful Lloyd...

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Jan-17-2021, 8:07am

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

I put them on used mandolins (like my Gibson) that already have wear there from a previous picker’s right forearm. I haven’t worked up the courage to...

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Jan-17-2021, 8:02am

pheffernan replied to a thread Tenor Guitar Gallery & Sightings in Tenor Guitars

Those Fletchers don’t seem to turn up used very often, and Jamie’s prices appear (deservedly) to have risen: ...

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Jan-16-2021, 11:13pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Resetting Expectations on Quality in General Mandolin Discussions

So if I could only play worse for four months...

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Jan-15-2021, 5:11pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Tenor Guitar Gallery & Sightings in Tenor Guitars

I’ve always wanted to try a Fletcher to see how well the 21” scale could support a low G. It looks great.

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Jan-14-2021, 2:36am

darylcrisp replied to a thread Beginner info in General Mandolin Discussions

usually around this time of year PegheadNation offers a 30 day free trial, all the above are fine teachers and offer a quality online experience, and...

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Jan-13-2021, 1:43pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion Available Instruments in group Mike Black Mandolins

One of Mike's A4's, I believe #18, has returned to Greg Boyd's for $2350: https://gregboyd.com/product/2013-mike-black-a-4-oval-hole-mandolin/

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Jan-13-2021, 1:00pm

Al Trujillo replied to a thread F'in Mandolin Shootout with a Nugget, Gilchrist and Hogan! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Thanks, Jake, for that great demonstration! As I've found with high-end camera lenses there can be sample variation between two of the same lenses -...

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Jan-12-2021, 11:16am

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

The Cafe turns up an easy way to find her: https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/members/8571-Gail-Hester Gail builds incredible mandolins, but few...

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Jan-11-2021, 10:22pm

darylcrisp replied to a thread Adieu to a friend in General Mandolin Discussions

that took a lot of guts, and then some! but i totally understand. how about some pics of the Stelling! d

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Jan-11-2021, 9:57pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Mid-Mis for sale in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

The MM-8 was the Mid-Missouri’s least expensive mandolin as far as I know, their travel instrument. The modern equivalent from Big Muddy goes for...

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Jan-11-2021, 8:00am

dbmandolin created a blog entry Mandolin Mondays #262 w/ Special Guest Caterina Lichtenberg in dbmandolin

This week on Mandolin Mondays, premier classical mandolinist Caterina Lichtenberg joins us all the way from Germany to share some beautiful Bach...

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Jan-09-2021, 8:36pm

Russ Donahue replied to a thread How much Time do you have left? in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Dark, indeed, for some of us...

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Jan-09-2021, 5:06pm

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

I’m aware. From what I’ve read, Mike seems to enjoy experimenting, both with his Loar (removing the Virzi, tinkering with the nut, modifying the...

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Jan-09-2021, 3:36pm

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

Did he “replace” his Loar or add a Northfield to his stable of instruments for any number of reasons?

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Jan-09-2021, 9:36am

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

How many of those mandolins (and makers) were around in 1979? We are spoiled now with the range of quality instruments and talented builders...

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Jan-08-2021, 10:52am

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

For years my wife was always telling me to slow down. :)

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Jan-08-2021, 7:26am

Russ Donahue started a thread The Mandolin in America in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks to the Post Office, Christmas continues to be a rolling affair in our household, as items ordered long ago in anticipation continue to slowly...

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Jan-07-2021, 9:17pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion Passernig Video Clips in group Passernig Mandolins

Here is a clip of #86 from the North American Guitar Company:

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Jan-07-2021, 7:45pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion Available Instruments in group Passernig Mandolins

Old #86, the F5 offered my Smoky Mountain Guitars and then J&J Guitars on Reverb, is being sold now used by the North American Guitar Company...

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Jan-06-2021, 11:42am

pheffernan replied to a thread Arch-top GOM - oval or ff hole? in CBOM

So you have access to Dr. Dave Cohen, one of the leading experts on the physics and mechanics of musical instruments, and you're asking me for my...

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Jan-05-2021, 7:21pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Arch-top GOM - oval or ff hole? in CBOM

I had a buddy named Carl who used to buy and sell lots of cool mandolins. When asked for his advice on which singular one to purchase, he was known...

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Jan-05-2021, 12:07am

darylcrisp commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #261 w/ Special Guest Laura-Beth Salter in dbmandolin

absolutely wonderful, the way i like to play and hear mandolin. thank you Laura-Beth

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Jan-05-2021, 12:03am

darylcrisp replied to a thread It's the anniversary of Mandolin Mondays #1 in General Mandolin Discussions

loved this production since its first inception. enjoy looking forward to see what each monday offers up, i've learned of many new faces behind a...

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Jan-04-2021, 8:00am

dbmandolin created a blog entry Mandolin Mondays #261 w/ Special Guest Laura-Beth Salter in dbmandolin

To start a New Year of Mandolin Mondays off right, Glaswegian singer, songwriter, and mandolinist Laura-Beth Salter brings us a set of original tunes...

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