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Jeff Mando replied to a thread Does the mandolin world suffer much from fakes? in General Mandolin Discussions

No mandolin content, but interesting nonetheless.......at an outdoor flea market I once purchased a pack of "Sharpie" markers from a vendor selling a...

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Feb-25-2021, 6:25pm

Jeff Mando replied to a thread Tone Gard - Comfortable ? in General Mandolin Discussions

Comfortable? C'mon guys! I know you like the (sonic) results, but that's kinda like asking "is that whale-bone lace-up corset comfortable?" Oh,...

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Feb-23-2021, 5:05pm

Jeff Mando replied to a thread 4 x bowlback mandolins for restoration in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I was wondering how to get a $32 bid on an old bowlback....simple, put FOUR of 'em in a box! :grin: Hee hee, just kidding, well, sort of......:)) ...

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Feb-20-2021, 4:08pm

Jeff Mando replied to a thread Early A4 Needs Fairy Godmother in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Currently at $555 with 90 minutes to go. NFI. I'm thinking it would be cost prohibitive to restore to like new. OTOH, depending on what you find...

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Feb-19-2021, 4:17pm

Jeff Mando replied to a thread Earthwood Mandola Repair in Builders and Repair

Hi Matt, I think you have the right idea. This mandola has more in common with a flattop guitar than most mandolin/mandolas you normally see. ...

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Feb-16-2021, 8:13pm

Jeff Mando replied to a thread Batwing Flies Again! in General Mandolin Discussions

Awesome!

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Feb-16-2021, 8:07pm

Jeff Mando replied to a thread Ernie Ball Earthwood? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I think you found a rare bird! FWIW, it looks like it is at an antique mall -- most of them have items from various consignors and I've found often...

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Feb-16-2021, 10:09am

Jeff Mando replied to a thread Ernie Ball Earthwood? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I've never seen or heard of one, but based on the prices people ask for Earthwood basses and guitars, $400 might be a shrewd investment, IMHO. In...

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Feb-15-2021, 1:44pm

Jeff Mando replied to a thread Tipping a Luthier in General Mandolin Discussions

The "feet" part was throwing me off until I remembered John Hartford's act of soft shoe tap dancing while fiddling! Not only put a smile on my face,...

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Feb-14-2021, 7:41pm

Jeff Mando replied to a thread Tipping a Luthier in General Mandolin Discussions

I think some of us are overthinking this. Obviously, you have to follow your own moral compass as to legalities, but keep in mind we are human and...

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Feb-14-2021, 5:10pm

Jeff Mando replied to a thread Tipping a Luthier in General Mandolin Discussions

Totally agree! I have had similar experiences touring with an American band throughout Europe. Once crossing from Croatia into Serbia we were...

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Feb-12-2021, 5:20pm

Jeff Mando replied to a thread Tipping a Luthier in General Mandolin Discussions

OTOH, and probably unrelated.....I work for a shop, a customer brought in a vintage guitar for several repairs adding up to my estimate of $1400. I...

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Feb-12-2021, 1:38pm

Jeff Mando replied to a thread Tipping a Luthier in General Mandolin Discussions

No luthier content, but watching the recent HBO doc on Tiger Woods, caused me to rewatch some online videos of his tournaments and do some online...

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Feb-11-2021, 8:10pm

Jeff Mando replied to a thread Tipping a Luthier in General Mandolin Discussions

Money is always great, but sometimes it is just as nice to get a follow up call, text, photo or video from a happy customer....:cool:

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Feb-11-2021, 11:43am

Jeff Mando replied to a thread The First Loar in Fretboard Journal in Vintage Instruments

The old saying goes, "if you have to ask......" Actually, I wondered the same thing. The article mentions Gilchrist spent over 100 hours over...

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Feb-10-2021, 2:16pm

Jeff Mando replied to a thread The First Loar in Fretboard Journal in Vintage Instruments

OK, sure, I remember this one! Gotta give Carter's credit for marketing -- I believe they've handled the "first" Loar, the first Les Paul "burst",...

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Feb-10-2021, 1:20pm

Jeff Mando replied to a thread The First Loar in Fretboard Journal in Vintage Instruments

I assume this is available online to read? I just spent 20 minutes on the FJ site and haven't found it yet......a link would be...

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Feb-10-2021, 11:52am

Jeff Mando replied to a thread Need help identifying Gibson Loar era mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

My two cents, FWIW. First, nice instrument! Second, I'm not sure if you are tempted to restring it before taking it to the luthier -- if you are I...

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Feb-09-2021, 10:48am

Jeff Mando replied to a thread Muth F-Style in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Nice looking sunburst. Enjoy your Muth!

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Feb-03-2021, 5:15pm

Jeff Mando replied to a poll Poll - If there could only be one? in General Mandolin Discussions

To summarize: the answer seems to be "Other" followed not so closely by 9 big names most of us have never owned or even played....:cool: In...

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Feb-01-2021, 12:01pm

Jeff Mando replied to a thread 1939 Silvertone in Vintage Instruments

I'd offer another perspective. $200 might be high for a Kay-made mandolin, but in the grand scheme of things, $200 doesn't buy much these days and...

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