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Apr-14-2021, 12:18am

mrmando replied to a thread Unusual Benko mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Yes, that's a tamburitza instrument of some kind, possibly a prim. We know he built these traditional Croatian instruments as well as mandolins. I'm...

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Apr-13-2021, 12:56am

mrmando started a thread Lyon & Healy serial numbers in Vintage Instruments

Here is a Lyon & Healy Style C with the serial number stamped on the rim as well as written on the label. I might have seen this in one other L&H but...

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Apr-12-2021, 12:51pm

mrmando started a thread Anyone recognize this case? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/124674609625 It has a logo, and a distinctive look. But this is only the second one I've seen in 15 years (unless it is...

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Apr-12-2021, 6:28am

masa618 replied to a thread Mandolin scene in Japan in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm Japanese so let's answer. Mandolin culture in Japan was probably dominated by classical music and guitar＆mandolin ensembles influenced by...

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Apr-11-2021, 7:01pm

Pete Martin replied to a thread Barry Harris method for learning bebop in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

Barry's method of teaching eighth note triplets PDF

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Apr-10-2021, 10:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings Vs. Northfield Vs. Kelley in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, you made a great choice. Congratulations! They are all tremendous and it depends on your own taste and music style. Sight unseen, I would...

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Apr-10-2021, 6:45am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Feedbacks on my F Mandolin and complete gear :) in Equipment

Very major upgrade and thorough review. I didn’t understand this point about the case:

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Apr-09-2021, 6:52pm

SternART replied to a thread Sam knows all!!! in General Mandolin Discussions

Yeah but you could use it out by the campfire overnight as the temperature changes & it will stay in tune! Or as a canoe paddle!

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Apr-08-2021, 11:08am

lflngpicker replied to a thread McClung Armrest in Equipment

This mountain scene is gorgeous! Man!

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Apr-08-2021, 10:50am

SternART replied to a thread John Monteleone "The Chisels Are Calling" movie trailer in General Mandolin Discussions

The next step is to apply to film festivals. A good festival can help a film to build awareness and also to connect with distribution channels. But...

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Apr-08-2021, 10:42am

SternART started a thread John Monteleone "The Chisels Are Calling" movie trailer in General Mandolin Discussions

Some of our mando greats are featured: http://streetsingerproductions.com/the-chisels-are-calling/

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Apr-07-2021, 9:33pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mando/ Harp WW2 Fell apart in Builders and Repair

A tenor harp is really either a tenor banjo with a wooden soundboard or a tenor guitar with a banjo-shaped body.

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Apr-07-2021, 9:14pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandolin by Cousenon a mirecourt in Vintage Instruments

He also wants it to be a Cousenon, not a Couesnon. :)

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Apr-07-2021, 11:51am

Bruce Clausen replied to a thread Mandolin by Cousenon a mirecourt in Vintage Instruments

La vésuvienne? https://www.gazette-drouot.com/en/lots/6736039 So not Venice, but Naples.

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Apr-07-2021, 7:57am

masa618 replied to a thread Post a picture of your Gilchrist in General Mandolin Discussions

Let me introduce mine.

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Apr-07-2021, 12:53am

mrmando replied to a thread mandolin orchestra library. Help! in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

I'm looking into the feasibility of getting a moderately priced overhead book scanner that would facilitate this task. This need has existed for a...

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Apr-06-2021, 10:08pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread mandolin orchestra library. Help! in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

You may look into contacting various archives around the country who might be interested in obtaining it and you could negotiate them scanning your...

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Apr-06-2021, 6:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Glassweb, I am glad you posted. You have more experience than many, being around here 17 years! I didn’t know those back seams separate, but I have...

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Apr-06-2021, 2:53pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Beautiful!

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Apr-06-2021, 2:52pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

The V Pick Saga is one of my favorite mandolin picks. It is a blue, round triangle and 1.5 mm thick. Brings out a warm but snappy tone. Not my go...

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Apr-06-2021, 6:38am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Post a picture of what's on your bench? in Builders and Repair

Graham: who is building that mandolin?

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Apr-06-2021, 12:56am

Al Bergstein replied to a thread Hamilton Holanda & DDG4 - Just amazing playing in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

She is quite amazing. The whole thing, drummer, bass, piano, her and then Hamilton on top of that singing. She has just posted a series of Youtube...

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Apr-05-2021, 11:29pm

Al Bergstein started a thread Hamilton Holanda & DDG4 - Just amazing playing in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

Let this unfold from the start to the end. Hamilton on fire matching the amazing vocals of Dani Gurgel and her sister's piano playing, along with...

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Apr-05-2021, 10:27pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Grandfathers Gibson A3 Mandolin in Builders and Repair

My first Gibson was a 1919 A-3 whiteface. It was the best sounding A-model on Mandolin Brothers’ wall. Excellent sounding. Best of luck in restoring...

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Apr-05-2021, 10:09pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Those are great looking mandos, Matt!

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Apr-05-2021, 9:48pm

mrmando replied to a thread mandolin orchestra library. Help! in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Get someone to scan / make digital copies of everything. There are *lots* of orchestras in this predicament and lots of collections of sheet...

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Apr-05-2021, 9:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

One piece backs are very cool and desirable. They often come on high end mandolins. On the other hand, book-matched backs are also aesthetically...

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Apr-05-2021, 5:51pm

Pete Martin replied to a thread Theory for beginners videos in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Video #9 covers what is meant by the "Circle Of Fifths" Go to https://www.petemartin.info/videos.html and scroll down to "Music Theory...

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Apr-05-2021, 3:28pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Absolute Silence in Equipment

That looks pretty nifty but would it work just as well to slip foam under the strings near the bridge?

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Apr-04-2021, 10:29pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Pretty Bowlback Naples 1900-ish in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It could be a genuine non-DeMeglio Since it definitively has traits. On the other hand it also has some non-traits that could easily lead us to a...

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