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Yesterday, 3:40pm

pheffernan replied to a thread New Mandolin day! Help IDing vintage Gibson mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I’d estimate a ~1927 build and ~1929-30 delivery based on comps in the archives. Somebody with a copy of Spann’s guide handy might be able to dial it...

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May-23-2022, 8:20am

Alfons commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #333 w/ Special Guest Alan Bibey in dbmandolin

BIG FUN !!! Thanks Alan.

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May-18-2022, 10:58pm

Josh Levine replied to a thread An afternoon picking w/ Andrew Marlin & the Griffith Loar in General Mandolin Discussions

I was extremely lucky to have been a part of this. Andrew is one of my mandolin heroes, so to get to meet him, pick tunes with him AND to get to play...

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May-17-2022, 1:27pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Thomastik Medium Flatwound Strings in Equipment

I agree, FATT-DAD. The heavy designation is the way to go if you are accustomed to the 11-40 gauge in wound strings.

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May-17-2022, 1:24pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD: Northfield F5S Amber in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey Drew! I just love the new Northfield blonde top F5. What a great instrument and it looks super! Congratulations.

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May-17-2022, 1:22pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD and Intro in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats on the two fine new (to you) instruments and welcome to the cafe!

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May-17-2022, 1:20pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread aging fingers just can't cut it anymore in General Mandolin Discussions

I appreciate what you are saying. I know it isn't easy to feel that your abilities are declining. I just try to enjoy that which I can do; play...

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May-17-2022, 1:16pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread An afternoon picking w/ Andrew Marlin & the Griffith Loar in General Mandolin Discussions

Thank you! That was very cool to see and hear.

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May-16-2022, 7:00pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Tell Me About Playing Mandola Vs. Mandolin in CBOM

Who’s making modern mandolas in the Gibson tradition of ~15.75” scale lengths with oval soundholes?

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May-16-2022, 8:40am

Alfons commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #332 w/ Special Guest Magnus Zetterlund in dbmandolin

Excellent. Thanks for bringing us this great melody, and your fine "mandolin twists".

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May-13-2022, 9:33pm

pheffernan replied to a thread NMD and Intro in General Mandolin Discussions

No oval?

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May-11-2022, 3:24pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Should a beginner buy electric mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

19 consecutive posts to a thread has to be some kind of record.

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May-10-2022, 3:53pm

pheffernan replied to a thread block inlay patterns in General Mandolin Discussions

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May-09-2022, 9:04pm

Alfons commented on article KR Strings and Mandolin Cafe Announce Mandolindo Giveaway - Registration Begins May 3 in Special Events

CONGRATS !!! We need video ! :mandosmiley: :grin:

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May-09-2022, 3:53pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

Has anyone ordered the Reischman pick with John’s bevels and, if so, how did they work? I was always under the impression that his attack was...

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May-09-2022, 7:33am

Alfons commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #331 w/ Special Guest Tom Wright in dbmandolin

Well that's fun, and the mando sounds great. Thanks for sharing!

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May-08-2022, 12:59pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Arch/carved top mandola under 1000$? in CBOM

Here’s one: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/187301#187301

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May-07-2022, 8:39am

Josh Levine replied to a thread Better Tone & Volume above the 12th fret? in General Mandolin Discussions

A breakthrough for me was practicing 2 octave scales starting on the G string and moving through the Circle of Fifths. So I would start with your...

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May-05-2022, 4:09pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Calling time on this F4 listing. in Vintage Instruments

Yes, F4’s are a higher trim line and generally fetch even higher prices.

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May-04-2022, 3:48pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Calling time on this F4 listing. in Vintage Instruments

There are a couple of F2’s in the classifieds for $6-7K.

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May-02-2022, 5:19pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Primer on buying vintage mandos online in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I only disagree insofar as the Loar era also coincides with a number of advances — adjustable truss rod, more narrow neck profile, adjustable bridge,...

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May-02-2022, 9:33am

Alfons commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #330 /// "Durang's Hornpipe" in dbmandolin

Nice! Liked the camera work too.

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Apr-30-2022, 7:33am

pheffernan replied to a thread Best Mandolin for Traveling From Sea Level to High Desert? in General Mandolin Discussions

A used one has been circulating through Guitar Centers. They usually offer extended trial periods and forgiving return policies. ...

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Apr-29-2022, 7:32pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Yay or nay to a strap button in Vintage Instruments

I have never added a strap button to a mandolin that lacked one (including a 1924 Gibson A snakehead) or removed a strap button from a mandolin that...

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Apr-27-2022, 9:02pm

Alfons commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #329 w/ Special Guest Rainer Zellner in dbmandolin

Very nice, and I agree that many tunes benefit from a more relaxed tempo that allows one to enjoy the melody. Not that I don't also admire and enjoy...

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Apr-25-2022, 11:31pm

Josh Levine replied to a thread Jarrod Walker's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

Well shoot. Guess this thread title should be "Jarrod Walker's DMM".

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Apr-25-2022, 8:10pm

Josh Levine replied to a thread Jarrod Walker's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

Ah I just saw a picture of him holding it. To my untrained eye it certainly had the Loar vibe. Great sounding instrument.

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