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Jul-01-2022, 11:03am

Bill McCall replied to a thread For those who love changing strings in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I remember seeing 2 of the Gibson variety of this type of harp guitar hanging on the wall of Eldon Stutzman’s basement in the early 70’s. ...

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Jun-28-2022, 3:10pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread 105 year old neck joints in Builders and Repair

Very nice rig, purpose built, fit for purpose.

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Jun-26-2022, 6:43pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Girouard A5 Studio Model in General Mandolin Discussions

An A5 studio lists at $4500 on their website, let your conscience be your guide. About 75% list would be reasonable, maybe more, since they're so...

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Jun-24-2022, 9:54pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Strap for Irish Bouzouki to fit over K&K Jack in CBOM

You can enlarge a hole with a sharp knife on any leather strap.

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Jun-23-2022, 1:37pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Advice on purchasing my next mandolin(s) in General Mandolin Discussions

Get the tools fit for purpose. Everybody needs another mandolin:)

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Jun-22-2022, 8:09pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Darrington Bluegrass (WA) in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Local to me is 175 miles from Seattle. And I saw some funny looking guys in Cashmere but none dressed as you describe.

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Jun-22-2022, 1:42pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Darrington Bluegrass (WA) in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

That'd be a big 'DUH' on my part.:( Probably won't go even though its closer than Wenatchee. Who knew?

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Jun-21-2022, 8:51pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Gibson Must Now Face Antitrust Litigation in Heritage Case in General Mandolin Discussions

There’s so much wrong here, but: Martin has been family owned since 1833. Gibson was formed in 1904 when Orville was bought out. Sears and Wards...

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Jun-21-2022, 6:51pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Darrington Bluegrass (WA) in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Last week was fine, a bit of a wait for next year, 3rd weekend in June.

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Jun-21-2022, 5:33pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Clip On Tuners / What Cha Got ? in General Mandolin Discussions

Korg Sledgehammer Pro. Accurate to +/- 0.1 cents. Have one on each Mando, no hassle. NFI of course.

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Jun-20-2022, 6:57pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Tree planting in Builders and Repair

Fruit trees are manufactured products, rootstock, trunk and fruiting spurs. If you're looking for cherry wood down the road, wild cherries are the...

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Jun-20-2022, 10:44am

Bill McCall replied to a thread F4 design evolution/solutions in Builders and Repair

The unevenness of the cuts show the handwork, but it surprises me that Gibson could have used a uniformly machined neck block, machine cut the...

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Jun-16-2022, 10:52am

Bill McCall replied to a thread F4 design evolution/solutions in Builders and Repair

My speculation has always trended toward the necks being cut on a single end tenoner. This very machine was familiar to woodworkers in the making of...

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Jun-14-2022, 6:12pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Back removal in Builders and Repair

And if it sounds good, nobody will ever care.

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Jun-14-2022, 5:06pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Earplugs for loud session? in Equipment

Did I miss the ‘get rid of the piper’ comment? Seriously, if he’s damaging your hearing, and probably others, and has no respect for other folks...

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Jun-14-2022, 4:54pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Question on "tiers" of instruments in General Mandolin Discussions

If the check will clear, you deserve it. The best advice I’ve heard from others is to get the best instrument that speaks to you that’s within...

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Jun-14-2022, 4:44pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Gibson Must Now Face Antitrust Litigation in Heritage Case in General Mandolin Discussions

“One useless man is a disgrace. Two or more is called a law firm.” John Adams

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Jun-14-2022, 4:41pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Mandolin Chord Melody - rubato in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

Manha de Carnivale is a good tune for that. Don’t know any recordings of it though.

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Jun-14-2022, 2:07pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread NMC Bass preamp in Equipment

My friend runs a Roland Micro Cube, batteries, doesn't need a preamp. Her uke bass sounds just fine.

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Jun-09-2022, 2:15pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Circle of 5ths in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

The progression vi-ii-V-1 is all over jazz. Swing 42, All the Things You Are and Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea use it for the melody not...

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Jun-08-2022, 5:06pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Fingering for closed position arpeggios in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

"Correct fingering' is a variable topic. From the closed scale, you can finger the arpeggio in each starting position. For a major arpeggio...

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Jun-08-2022, 3:09pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread New Muleskinner A style - English Walnut / German Spruce in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Sounds great, thanks for the clip.

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Jun-07-2022, 5:41pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread New Muleskinner A style - English Walnut / German Spruce in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Interesting design, with so much of the neck beyond the body joint. For me, it makes the bridge and f holes appear to be too far forward, certainly...

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Jun-06-2022, 6:25pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Bourgeois Mandolins! in General Mandolin Discussions

Since this discussion started concerning the new Bourgeois Mandolin, pictured as a carved top A style, I inadvertently assumed the thread maintained...

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Jun-06-2022, 1:51pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Bourgeois Mandolins! in General Mandolin Discussions

Not a carved top A model though.

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Jun-06-2022, 1:37pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Bourgeois Mandolins! in General Mandolin Discussions

Sorry, but a Northfield Model M, their entry level A style, is $2800, with 'Maple and Spruce from North America. Assembled in our Qingdao shop....

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