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Today, 7:58pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Gassing for next Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I might consider an American made Breedlove.

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Today, 7:01pm

darylcrisp replied to a thread Better Than Baggs Venue? in General Mandolin Discussions

Deoxit works almost mystical changes, trust me. worth the few bucks to get a spray can of it, it cleans and deox everything electrical. I've had the...

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Today, 9:13am

fatt-dad replied to a thread chop or other rhythm techniques for octave mandolin? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

if you can reach a chop chord on an OM, go for it! I mean, I got long finger, but. . . f-d

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Yesterday, 9:45pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion Available Instruments in group Smart Fans of A. Lawrence Smart Mandolins ...

A beautiful blonde 2012 two-point is offered for $4000 + $100 shipping: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/167526#167526

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Yesterday, 7:09pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Tax Day Cometh in General Mandolin Discussions

Depends on the state.

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Yesterday, 12:56pm

Clement Barrera-Ng replied to a thread A new guitar bodied bouzouki in CBOM

That is a beautiful instrument Graham. Always lovely to see one of your creations. Hope you are well.

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Yesterday, 12:46pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Waiting for mandolin setup? in General Mandolin Discussions

You're probably right, but cooler air carries less moisture. I don't know where you acquired your mandolin, but the shift from a climate-controlled...

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Yesterday, 5:50am

pheffernan replied to a thread Waiting for mandolin setup? in General Mandolin Discussions

Are you humidifying? Colder winter air and dry forced heat can certainly affect your setup within a matter of a few weeks.

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Yesterday, 12:01am

darylcrisp replied to a thread Gilchrist in General Mandolin Discussions

GregBoyds had one or two used of late, check there just checked, already gone, but there's a couple more very interesting ones there...

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Feb-22-2021, 11:57pm

darylcrisp commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #268 w/ Special Guest James Seliga in dbmandolin

thanks for hanging out with us and sharing this tune. it has become a daily "break" for me to take a few minutes and go onto TMS site and just pick...

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Feb-22-2021, 5:51pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Stefan Sobell mandolins and other instruments in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Missy confirmed that it’s the 11.4” small body. I did not ask for verification of the nut width.

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Feb-22-2021, 1:00pm

Clement Barrera-Ng commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #268 w/ Special Guest James Seliga in dbmandolin

Really incredible stuff. I've watched a number of James' videos on the Mandolin Store channel and has been blown away each time.

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Feb-22-2021, 8:16am

fatt-dad replied to a thread J.S. Bach - Invention 4 in Dm, BWV 775 (mandolin / guitar) in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I've learned a few with my guitar-playing buddy. So great to play! Never tried learning No.4 though! Very well done! And, so great listening to...

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Feb-21-2021, 3:35pm

darylcrisp replied to a thread I need a Humidifier recommendation in General Mandolin Discussions

I spent some time in woodstock Vermont back in 1986 if memory serves. Went to Peter Picketts BMW Wheelshop to acquire certification for mechanic...

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Feb-21-2021, 3:29pm

darylcrisp replied to a thread I need a Humidifier recommendation in General Mandolin Discussions

i've had these two for a couple years. purchased at lowes. adjustable for fan speeds, humidity level. i keep the fan speeds on 2 which are pretty...

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Feb-21-2021, 12:31am

Clement Barrera-Ng replied to a thread Nyberg Flattop Mandolin Build Thread in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

The new madno sounds great, and you are nailing those triplets like nobody's business. Great playing Shaun.

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Feb-20-2021, 9:01pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Week #540 ~ Waynesboro in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

fsusubdad, that's some fine playing there. Mike, great multitrack version of Wayne'sworld. I learned this one a long time ago on taterbugmando's...

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Feb-20-2021, 8:49pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Nyberg Flattop Mandolin Build Thread in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Well, that's an exceptional mandolin. Love when you hit the chord in Evening Prayer Blues and just let it ring. Congrats and wonderful playing....

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Feb-20-2021, 2:20pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Stefan Sobell mandolins and other instruments in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Kevin has one over at MandoMutt: http://www.mandomutt.com/products-page/mandolins/1990s-stefan-sobell-mandolin Can anyone tell by eyeball test...

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Feb-20-2021, 8:02am

pheffernan replied to a thread Some questions about optional features on mandolins: in General Mandolin Discussions

A 1-3/16” nut might give you more room for playing melody if you’re feeling cramped with a standard 1-1/8”. It might also make chording more...

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Feb-20-2021, 7:37am

pheffernan replied to a thread What is a 12-15 Year Old Eastman MD-915 Worth? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

If you bought it appropriately depreciated as a used instrument four years ago, there is no reason to think that it has lost any further value unless...

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Feb-20-2021, 1:04am

darylcrisp replied to a thread Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, Sarah Jarosz -Back to Boston/Salt cree in General Mandolin Discussions

and a new one just posted on the tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UymjeS5ZPWA

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Feb-20-2021, 1:00am

darylcrisp replied to a thread Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, Sarah Jarosz -Back to Boston/Salt cree in General Mandolin Discussions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Eg2TotshKs

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Feb-20-2021, 12:56am

darylcrisp replied to a thread Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, Sarah Jarosz -Back to Boston/Salt cree in General Mandolin Discussions

Sierra with husband Justin and some interesting mandolins at Carter Vintage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klASVtdtuWY ...

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Feb-20-2021, 12:54am

darylcrisp started a thread Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, Sarah Jarosz -Back to Boston/Salt cree in General Mandolin Discussions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQN2wl-URqA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuW7sNyz-hU

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Feb-19-2021, 10:48pm

darylcrisp replied to a thread Has anybody used a Northfield model M? in General Mandolin Discussions

while you are waiting for delivery on your Northfield M, here's an excellent solo album that used only an early model Northfield M by Andrew Buckner....

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Feb-19-2021, 4:51pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Eastwood MRG octave Mando VS MRG Tenor in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Four fewer tuning pegs.

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Feb-18-2021, 3:12pm

Clement Barrera-Ng replied to a thread The end of my playing days. in General Mandolin Discussions

I haven't really checked in much for the past couple years, and just saw this. Ivan is one of those members I recognize instantly, and I've always...

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