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Today, 6:59pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

That's more than I paid for my beautiful Stradolin. Just saying

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Today, 12:38pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

I hear you. You're alot more disciplined and analytical (not to mention practical) in your approach than I have been, plus I was being a tad...

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Yesterday, 6:32pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

Sherry, that's why you need more mandolins :mandosmiley: Wine's not a bad interim suggestion, though ;) BTW, When I need to download from my...

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Yesterday, 6:23pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Do great looking mandolins have to sound better? in General Mandolin Discussions

Maybe. Not sure about that from what I've read here on the Cafe. I think it might be complicated. :confused:

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Yesterday, 6:17pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

Sherry, I'm glad you're figuring it all out so that when I get to that point, it'll be a no brainer :grin:

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Yesterday, 5:55pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Do great looking mandolins have to sound better? in General Mandolin Discussions

Depends on your definition of "prettier." However, as previously noted, I believe a distinct majority equate prettier with fancier. Personally I...

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Yesterday, 2:19pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Do great looking mandolins have to sound better? in General Mandolin Discussions

It seems like in the mandolin world, "looks good" very often equates to "looks fancy". Maybe not universally true, though. I personally am a big fan...

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Yesterday, 11:02am

Bob Clark replied to a thread Do great looking mandolins have to sound better? in General Mandolin Discussions

To the OP's question, in a word, no.

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Jan-20-2021, 9:39pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Two more Piccolo Mandolins- Cherry and Black Walnut in General Mandolin Discussions

I sure do, Don, that's what started me down this path. I think they called theirs a Sopranolin and I was immediately smitten. Eva Holbrook recorded...

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Jan-19-2021, 6:05pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Where are the Mandola Books? in General Mandolin Discussions

I recently got a copy of Niles Hokkanen's small book The Mandola Sampler. The type is pretty small for my oldish eyes, but it's VERY full of...

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Jan-19-2021, 2:19pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm glad this topic came up. I've seen one advertised locally and have been wondering.....

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Jan-17-2021, 8:17am

Bob Clark replied to a thread Where are the ' Big guys ' ? in Builders and Repair

And let's not forget that John Hamlett (Sunburst) is on here all the time offering invaluable building advice, Graham McDonald likewise frequently...

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Jan-17-2021, 7:30am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Two more Piccolo Mandolins- Cherry and Black Walnut in General Mandolin Discussions

That headstock with the pear overlay is just awesome. Thanks for showing the closeup.

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Jan-16-2021, 9:35pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Two more Piccolo Mandolins- Cherry and Black Walnut in General Mandolin Discussions

I had trouble uploading the photo of the headstock overlay on the Cherry mandolin, and I just figured out the problem and fixed it. I needed to...

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Jan-16-2021, 8:27pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread 1000 posts! in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, I can see how that would slow down your posting :) A tad off topic, but here's a question, then. What do you bring into the woods for playing...

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Jan-16-2021, 5:20pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread 1000 posts! in General Mandolin Discussions

Took ya 5+ years, betcha your next 1K will be quicker ;)

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Jan-16-2021, 4:06pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Two more Piccolo Mandolins- Cherry and Black Walnut in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Billy, These are tuned Cgda, a fourth above a mandolin, an octave above a mandola. The scale length is 10.35". They are small and a lot of...

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Jan-16-2021, 3:08pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Two more Piccolo Mandolins- Cherry and Black Walnut in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow, Bob, those are beautiful! I love that you are using local resources. I bet they sound great!

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Jan-16-2021, 2:59pm

Bob Clark started a thread Two more Piccolo Mandolins- Cherry and Black Walnut in General Mandolin Discussions

Here are the latest Piccolo (Sopranino) flat-top mandolins off my bench (Barn Cat Mandolins Kitten model). One has local cherry back/sides and the...

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Jan-16-2021, 11:18am

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

I kind of wish my fingers were more like his for when you have to hold down 4 strings at a time.

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Jan-16-2021, 10:20am

Bob Clark replied to a thread To look at the mando or not? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Sometimes when playing out, I will need to sight read a piece of music, make eye contact with another musician, or interact with the crowd. For...

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Jan-15-2021, 6:27pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

The Wegen is TF120. On Zach's recommendation :) I also got a Primetone 1.4 Grip pick, which I like, too, but maybe not as much. My problem as I...

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Jan-15-2021, 6:11pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

After reading this thread, I bought some new picks as well as some strings from Strings and Beyond. I didn't get a sticker though :crying: (Zach,...

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Jan-15-2021, 7:50am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread please help in Vintage Instruments

If the spouse is suggesting the shelf, then there are no worries ;)

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Jan-14-2021, 12:34pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Harmony H-417 Mandolin in Equipment

I guess if you like it and it is all fixed up by your luthier, and is only $100, there isn't any reason you can't have both :cool:

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Jan-14-2021, 11:01am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread more accurate clip on tuner than Snark? in Equipment

So my clip on tuner died last night, and I reviewed this thread for suggestions on another one. I settled on UniTune from Sweetwater. Just wanted to...

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Jan-14-2021, 9:34am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread please help in Vintage Instruments

Of course, all bets are off when they start counting the cases :)

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Jan-13-2021, 6:56pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Mando T-Shirt in General Mandolin Discussions

That's a nice shirt. I've been doing silkscreen graphics for years, and always appreciate good work. I'll look him up :)

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Jan-11-2021, 11:13am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread My new and first electric mandolin! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I like it!

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Jan-11-2021, 8:15am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Looking for a bridge in Builders and Repair

I'd say this situation right here falls under "nothing ventured, nothing gained".

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