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Today, 3:10pm

darylcrisp replied to a thread ZETA acoustic mandolin question in Builders and Repair

my $ goes on neck attachment points. i like the concept and i'm sure if it is such, its a solid design. has me wondering if there might even be...

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Today, 1:28pm

darylcrisp started a thread anyone play the Zeta acoustic mandolin-love to hear your thoughts in Looking for Information About Mandolins

i think they look sharp, i'm sure they sound very fine. just wondering as i haven't saw mention but i haven't been around the Cafe much lately...

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Today, 10:56am

pheffernan replied to a thread Help finding Mando Store in Midwest with selection in General Mandolin Discussions

Would Morgan Music in Lebanon, Missouri qualify? They are a site sponsor and have a Northfield Calhoun in stock (and in budget): ...

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Yesterday, 6:19pm

darylcrisp replied to a thread "Baby" is headed home! in General Mandolin Discussions

nope, i don't have it. sold it a few years ago, its a stellar 20" octave-would love to own it again. this thread got off track and crashed, in my...

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Yesterday, 5:11pm

Mark Wilson replied to a thread Mandolin stands in Equipment

The hercules with auto grip and folding back rest supports a mandolin nicely. The back rest is what makes it work well for mandolin. Very stable imo

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Yesterday, 2:32pm

darylcrisp replied to a thread Nugget Info 2021 in General Mandolin Discussions

which issue of FBJ is that article in, i have them all, so knowing the # will keep me from digging around, when time permits for you thx d

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Yesterday, 1:10pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Mandolin Cafe Milestones in General Mandolin Discussions

There's some baggage with Phat - an abbreviation that's not for me! 6'-5", 190# a tall drink of water! f-d

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Yesterday, 11:06am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Preferred wire cutters? in Builders and Repair

Dr. Slick - Bullet Head. Buddy that thinks I like to fish gave me one. I use it for string changes and it works great! f-d

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Yesterday, 9:43am

Mark Wilson replied to a thread "Baby" is headed home! in General Mandolin Discussions

Are you returning the octave?

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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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Yesterday, 2:26am

darylcrisp replied to a thread David Benedict youtube instruction videos in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqdoVdPmSj8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHTiCatOI4Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdFnAL576ZU

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Yesterday, 2:21am

darylcrisp replied to a thread David Benedict youtube instruction videos in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAO2GeMejPg&t=549s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdJSgybBBrk&t=14s ...

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Yesterday, 2:19am

darylcrisp started a thread David Benedict youtube instruction videos in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

these may have already made the rounds here, but in case anyone hasn't checked these out, David has some really good videos on youtube. Some are...

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Jan-24-2021, 9:13pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Mandolin Cafe Milestones in General Mandolin Discussions

hahhahahhaaahahaa! I do love my CSU (Colorado State University) hat; however. So many years ago. . . f-d

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Jan-24-2021, 8:02pm

darylcrisp replied to a thread "Baby" is headed home! in General Mandolin Discussions

thats a beauty! love that color.

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Jan-24-2021, 7:48pm

darylcrisp replied to a thread "Baby" is headed home! in General Mandolin Discussions

old Webers never die

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Jan-24-2021, 7:43pm

darylcrisp replied to a thread "Baby" is headed home! in General Mandolin Discussions

thanks Zach. old family portrait

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Jan-24-2021, 7:23pm

darylcrisp started a thread "Baby" is headed home! in General Mandolin Discussions

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Jan-24-2021, 12:23pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Mandolin Cafe Milestones in General Mandolin Discussions

I had to post just to see my current count. Well that and to reflect on meeting you in person in Key West! Hearing you play! Enjoying the world...

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Jan-24-2021, 2:58am

darylcrisp replied to a thread String width at the bridge in CBOM

i would guarantee the folks at Northfield would send measurements on what they build with their flat top octave. really nice folks there. here's...

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Jan-24-2021, 2:38am

darylcrisp replied to a thread A banjo album that deserves wider recognition in General Mandolin Discussions

thanks for posting, i didn't know about this and its simply wonderful. sales of gourd banjos just went up. stellar players joining in also,...

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Jan-24-2021, 1:42am

Nick Gellie replied to a thread Reading Eastman serial numbers in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I would say Jan 2020 no. 640 of Eastman 505 made

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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, 10:39am

Nick Gellie replied to a thread Reading Eastman serial numbers in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Here is my Eastman 505. One of the best mandolins I have owned. N2001640 Year made?

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Jan-23-2021, 10:12am

fatt-dad replied to a thread A vs. F in Equipment

I'm with Bill. No part of nothin' f-d

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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-23-2021, 6:03am

Nick Gellie replied to a thread Help identifying and advice regarding Breedlove OF Quartz in Looking for Information About Mandolins

It will be a good one. I had an FF from that period. It has now gone to northern Spain.

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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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