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Yesterday, 5:51am

pheffernan replied to a thread New player - Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

It will, if purchase used. It has been my observation that initial depreciation of flattops is greater than archtops, but then it stabilizes. And...

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Jan-23-2021, 4:39pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Dubova tenor guitar in Tenor Guitars

My Newton tenor is a Size 2 which has always struck me as a good compromise.

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Jan-23-2021, 8:35am

pheffernan replied to a thread Dubova tenor guitar in Tenor Guitars

Michael’s video and description of the 000 body made me wonder: is there an optimal (or suboptimal) body size for a flattop acoustic tenor?

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Jan-22-2021, 6:48pm

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

Some eras are better than others, but the brand always sounds good. My fifth mandolin was a Gibson oval from the Lloyd Loar era and did, in fact,...

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Jan-22-2021, 6:07pm

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

The name “Gibson” on the peghead always sounds good! :mandosmiley:

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Jan-22-2021, 3:15pm

Josh Levine replied to a thread New player - Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

My advice would be to consider used. I found a KM-150 on Craigslist a few years back for like $150, had it set up by a reputable luthier and it is...

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Jan-21-2021, 5:02pm

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-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, 9:21am

Alfons commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #263 w/ Special Guest Mike Marshall in dbmandolin

A beautiful rendition of a beautiful tune, and a fine tribute to Tony Rice.

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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-16-2021, 10:23pm

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

Those are both very cool, and the pear overlay is great. I am totally loving that walnut.

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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-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-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, 11:34pm

Alfons commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #262 w/ Special Guest Caterina Lichtenberg in dbmandolin

Mike, even though we know you're biased, how could we possibly argue? :) Glad to be able to enjoy this beautiful playing on Mandolin Mondays.

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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-10-2021, 9:42pm

Alfons replied to a thread Hello everyone in General Mandolin Discussions

Howdy Willow! The Mandolin Cafe is a great place to be - what led you here? I love it because it's a place where you can meet great people who are...

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Jan-10-2021, 8:35pm

Alfons replied to a thread Favorite Metronome in Equipment

Wittner MT-50 - recommended to me by a drummer because of its loud beefy sound that cuts through whatever you have going on.

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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-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-07-2021, 12:14pm

Josh Levine replied to a thread Mike Compton and David Long in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

This is a different show (2/19/05) from the same era available for free on Archive.Org -...

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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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