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Today, 12:46pm

John W. replied to a discussion Drowsy Maggie in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks for the positive comments Jason, Simon, Christian, Frithjof and John K.

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Today, 7:52am

John Kelly replied to a discussion The Barren Rocks Of Aden in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Martin, you have inspired me with your current Scottish postings to have a go at this one. I also decided to follow you and go in closer with the...

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Today, 4:51am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Hakki's Polka (Tom Anderson) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice one, Martin. Phil Cunningham, Barren Rocks and now a Tom Anderson tune - you are certainly on a Scottish musical journey at the moment. Keep...

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Today, 4:16am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Drowsy Maggie in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Two fine deliveries here, Jason and John W. You each have put your own stamp on your versions.

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Today, 4:10am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Donna's Waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Martin and Frithjof, I have just had a play through the abc Martin loaded and I think that the compiler (Alf Warnock) has missed out the left repeat...

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Today, 3:58am

John Kelly replied to a discussion J S Bach Siciliano(BWV 1031) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Beautifully played, Christian. The interplay between guitar and mandolin is excellent here. I am listening to the recording through good headphones...

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Today, 3:54am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Donna's Waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

That's a tune by Phil that I did not know, Martin, so thanks for the abc file. I like your new camera angle - it gives a clear view of what you are...

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Today, 1:36am

John W. replied to a discussion Week #560 ~ Crested Hens in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

/rcu0KebG5KA This is my morning tempo of this tune…I can play the same notes and chords with a glass of red in the evening and create a totally...

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Today, 1:33am

John W. replied to a discussion Week #560 ~ Crested Hens in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice to have the harmonies added in there, MartinÂ…also nice to have a change of e cording position.

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Yesterday, 4:45pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion The Barren Rocks Of Aden in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Bertram and Bren, you are taking me back through the years with the memories you are conjuring up. I used the Para Handy stories regularly when I...

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Yesterday, 9:25am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Reginald's Waltz (Reg Bouvette) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Waltzes are certainly becoming flavour of the month, Martin. Another fine example.

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May-22-2022, 2:46pm

John W. replied to a discussion Week #560 ~ Crested Hens in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Lovely version, David.

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May-22-2022, 9:37am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Awashonks' Waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Well written tune Frank, I like the way it goes in the B part.

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May-22-2022, 9:34am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Daisy Bell in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Ahh, Frithjof it certainly is slow, not really my cup of tea. And porridge oats for Sunday lunch this week. And my cat seems like she’s been...

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May-22-2022, 6:26am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Drowsy Maggie in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Outrageous performance Bertram! And nice ones Pickinstrings and John, well done.

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May-22-2022, 6:22am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Kimberley's Waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Very moving performance John, well played, and professional production noted too.

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May-22-2022, 6:19am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Squirrellian in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Still trying to work out how you do it Frank. Lovely.

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May-22-2022, 6:18am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Week #560 ~ Crested Hens in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Exquisitely played David, really like that rhythm.

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May-22-2022, 6:00am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Daisy Bell in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

https://youtu.be/md-yawCpBn8

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May-22-2022, 5:36am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Blue Comet/United/ Sorkin Mandolin in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

The one I owned was all laminated wood for the body including the top.

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May-22-2022, 4:27am

John W. replied to a discussion Squirrellian in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

More great tunes, Frank, played on another great looking/sounding mando, with great playing :mandosmiley: Could I have heard the tune on your YT...

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May-21-2022, 5:59pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Herwiga Solist Mandolin in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

That is a german mandolin and they copied the Italian maker Luigi Embergher. Classical soloists (hence the model name) might need that high...

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May-21-2022, 5:54pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Blue Comet/United/ Sorkin Mandolin in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I had one of the other styles of these with the faux resonator that had the portholes. Heavily built and sold under a numner of names including...

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May-21-2022, 5:48pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Unusual Pocket/Travel Mandolin. Any Info on builder? in Vintage Instruments

Poul Hansen, one of the MCers in Denmark has a few of these, though nothing quite as mother-of-toilet-seat-y as this one. It would look lovely on any...

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May-21-2022, 5:36pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Estate sale oddity in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Mandriolas crop up frequently and in the US they are almost always OS's although I have seen other brands. You were wise to walk away especially at...

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May-21-2022, 5:31pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread I need some advice! in CBOM

I was waiting for someone to mention this. Thanks, Ray! Sometimes you may only need a very thin shim. I have a roll of iron-on hardwood veneer...

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May-21-2022, 12:10pm

John W. replied to a discussion Drowsy Maggie in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

/Ka_gSp7PlEI Here’s the version I refer to above. Eastman MD315 (which I have since sold)

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May-21-2022, 12:07pm

John W. replied to a discussion Drowsy Maggie in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nicely put together, Jason. I put a version of the tune on YT around 6 months ago…which I’ve linked below.

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May-21-2022, 5:17am

Simon DS replied to a thread Got A Problem: Too Many Cucarachas! in General Mandolin Discussions

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