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Today, 3:07am

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

Maybe an approach would be to employ whichever mandolin works for the style of music. The reason I say this I have gone back to cheaper well...

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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 4:52pm

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

Eric, You have some pretty reasonable mandolins at best. In part I think the mandolin cafe tricks people into wanting more than they have and...

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Yesterday, 12:08pm

LongBlackVeil replied to a thread Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX spots? in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Any of these still running?

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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, 7:23pm

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

Dylan playing at Newport in '64. He's not playing a tenor, but the guy seated behind him has one leaning against him. Funny, I've had this video...

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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, 9:52am

Mark Wilson replied to a thread Anyone been to Nashville trying mandolins? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

My visit to Carters was more enjoyable than I expected. It's a lot to take in and if I went again I'd take some notes to help me remember it all.

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Jan-12-2021, 1:34pm

Polecat replied to a thread Favorite Metronome in Equipment

I use the notation software MuseScore, using a drum track. It has the advantage that I can write beats for tunes with uneven meters (e.g. Gankino...

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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, 7:36pm

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

Thanks, Jake. Great playing and interesting to compare the mandos. I'll take the Gilchrist. :grin:

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Jan-11-2021, 12:43pm

Nick Gellie replied to a thread Bridge upgrade on new Eastman mando? in General Mandolin Discussions

Max. I tried out an Eastman 505 Comfort with satin finish. It may have been the mandolin. I sent it back. Instead I got a 505 classic with gloss...

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Jan-10-2021, 3:14pm

Nick Gellie replied to a thread A-Model Archtop Oval Hole $500-1000 in Equipment

That makes sense Steve in what you are saying. I would expect a deeper tone with slightly less volume with a mahogany backed instrument. You picked...

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Jan-10-2021, 10:04am

Don Grieser replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

A tribute in the New Yorker....

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Jan-10-2021, 9:24am

Nick Gellie replied to a thread A-Model Archtop Oval Hole $500-1000 in Equipment

What year was your 404 made Steve? I have a video from TFOA in Holland in which it sounds quite loud. The mahogany back may not project as much...

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Jan-10-2021, 3:20am

Nick Gellie replied to a thread A-Model Archtop Oval Hole $500-1000 in Equipment

And here is a recording of an Eastman 504 mandolin And for good measure a 1924 Gibson A-4 mandolin: I am putting these up for...

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Jan-10-2021, 3:14am

Nick Gellie replied to a thread A-Model Archtop Oval Hole $500-1000 in Equipment

Of course maple backed mandolins provides that punch for bluegrass. I concur. However, either beech or mahogany backed oval hole mandolins provide...

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Jan-09-2021, 8:38pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Winter Lochan (An original composition) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

A beautiful melody to go with those fine photos, John. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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Jan-09-2021, 8:16pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Week #36 ~ Lord Inchiquin in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Yeah, Mike. Good one. We all need more O'Carolan.

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Jan-09-2021, 8:14pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Mazurka fra Ærø in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Wonderful playing, David, and a great tune. But why did the chemist's butler always reek of herring? Why did the chemist even have a butler? Or a...

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Jan-09-2021, 5:26pm

Nick Gellie replied to a thread A-Model Archtop Oval Hole $500-1000 in Equipment

Based on the small number of videos I have listened to, it sounds warmer and richer - a bit like the older Gibson oval holes.

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Jan-09-2021, 5:23pm

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

It is possible Pat that he sought to recreate the tone that is in his 'Loar' derivative in the new Artist series at Northfield. In that video I...

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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, 3:42pm

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

He added it. Maybe there are a couple of Northfields now in his stable. You see him playing a Northfield more often than not. He was part of 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, 3:12pm

Nick Gellie replied to a thread Build thread - Forster 8 string Irish bouzouki in CBOM

Thanks Nigel for reviving Irish Bouzoukis on the CBOM thread. Look forward to the next phase in the bouzouki build diary.

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Jan-09-2021, 3:10pm

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

Well if you were a first class act why would you bother with a $500 Eastman - the world of mandolin making is your musical oyster. There are plenty...

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Jan-09-2021, 12:36pm

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

My point is that he has replaced his Loar recently with a Northfield Artist model. Here he is teaching arpeggios at Elderly Instruments 1 week ago:

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