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Yesterday, 11:57pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread "What's That Sound?" Del McCoury jam in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Their take on the oft covered Blind Lemon Jefferson tune, See That My Grave Is Kept Clean, aka One Kind Favor: ...

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Yesterday, 10:30pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Foggy Mountain Breakdown. Everybody loves Earl Scruggs! Whether or not they even know his name.

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Yesterday, 10:21pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

I agree, and I stick with my original answer - nope, there's not one. Died-in-the-wool Bluegrassers (of which there are always many here, to the...

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Yesterday, 9:31am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Nope - not for the general populace anyway - most people will not know a mandolin when they see it, much less associate a specific song with it. I...

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Yesterday, 9:03am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Best use of bulk time? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

That Mike Marshall set is a great one, IMO. I've often thought that it should be included with new mandolin purchases for any beginning player!...

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Jan-14-2021, 5:42pm

HonketyHank replied to a discussion 2021-01 Tune of the Month - Ash Grove in group Newbies

Good job, phb. And that mandocello sounds nice - deep and vibrant. We don't have prizes but you definitely beat everyone to the punch.

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Jan-12-2021, 6:13pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread Mandolin Newbie in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome to the cafe! I had a Tacoma up until a few years ago. I really liked it. But I decided I was getting too old to climb in and out of it so I...

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Jan-11-2021, 12:22am

HonketyHank replied to a discussion Another new guy in group Newbies

In response to my query about why so many videos in old threads are broken, Scott Tichenour, our webmaster (and owner of the MC site), explained what...

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Jan-10-2021, 10:31pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Down Up help in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Absolutely will pay off! Great that you are tackling this. The groove is in your right hand. Alternating with the beat is the key, regardless of note...

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Jan-10-2021, 10:16pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread I Hate Playing Chords in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Im with bigskygirl: For D to D7, 7-4-5-x to 5-4-5-x is usually my choice. Use that all the time. The note at fret 7 is the root (D) and when you...

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Jan-10-2021, 7:19pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread Hello everyone in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Williow. Welcome!

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Jan-09-2021, 3:57pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread MP3 of the Day - Ave Maria by Evan Marshall from the album Mr. So in RSS News Feeds

Thanks. I needed that.

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Jan-09-2021, 1:57pm

HonketyHank replied to a discussion Another new guy in group Newbies

Actually, there are only two keys for embedding a video. 1) Look for the red YouTube button. 2) "option" is that string of gobbledegook right after...

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Jan-09-2021, 9:22am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread A Place in the Band: Women in Bluegrass & American Roots Music in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

This looks great, thanks for sharing!

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Jan-09-2021, 2:10am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread "What's That Sound?" Del McCoury jam in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

One of a few videos (For What It's Worth, With A Little Help From My Friends) that Ricky Skaggs recorded in his studio for fun. I think it was done...

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Jan-09-2021, 12:46am

HonketyHank replied to a discussion Another new guy in group Newbies

Welcome to the Newbies, NDO! It sounds like you are well on the way. You have a good voice as well as a nice sounding mandolin. And you have a good...

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Jan-07-2021, 9:32pm

Mark Gunter started a thread Mike Marshall's Arpeggio Workout in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

NFI, just a heads up for anyone interested. Homespun is offering Mike Marshall's Arpeggio Workout series as an instant download on sale for $12.50...

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Jan-07-2021, 8:29pm

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion Moving from 2 to 3 Finger Chords in group Newbies

Part of the thing is here, and maybe this will help a bit, the reason for wanting to play a "three finger chord" should be examined. 1 finger, two...

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Jan-07-2021, 2:39pm

bbcee replied to a discussion Week #48 ~ Shove That Pig's Foot A Little Closer to the Fire (OT) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I'm dying of envy - a guitarist and fiddler to play with! Tell Amy she made the right decision, she sounds like she's been a folky forever. What...

118 replies

Jan-07-2021, 12:53am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread What's in your case? in General Mandolin Discussions

Wegen TF120 pick, JTsPix triangle pick, another pick (can’t remember), strobe clip tuner, nail clippers, Emory board

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Jan-06-2021, 1:48pm

bbcee replied to a discussion Week #48 ~ Shove That Pig's Foot A Little Closer to the Fire (OT) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

That's how it's supposed to go, Mike. Sounds really good. Nice little Monroe moment there at the end of the fourth A, and the ending caught me by...

118 replies

Jan-06-2021, 11:37am

bbcee replied to a discussion Week #48 ~ Shove That Pig's Foot A Little Closer to the Fire (OT) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks Mike & Kevin - that's "just" an Eastman MDA815 mandola, which I wound up putting a Cumberland Acoustics bridge on. With the right pick, it's...

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Jan-06-2021, 7:37am

bbcee replied to a discussion Week #48 ~ Shove That Pig's Foot A Little Closer to the Fire (OT) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Really nice swing, Simon, and I dig the bass part. Is that you, or is it imported? Kevin, I'm having the same issue as John - we're both in...

118 replies

Jan-05-2021, 9:08am

bbcee replied to a thread 2020 tribute Vessel A model in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Beautiful aesthetic, Gary, and that is one nice piece of mahogany. Is the tailpiece your design?

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Jan-03-2021, 10:41am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Bridge foot marks/resale value in General Mandolin Discussions

It’s really a non-issue for me personally. I buy them to play rather than to look at them. Not that good looks don’t count, but a flawless finish to...

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Jan-03-2021, 10:32am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Old mandolins versus new a conclusion in General Mandolin Discussions

Be creative; sometimes all it takes is a little fine sanding, sometimes a slight modification, to mitigate any irritation caused by brushing of the...

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Jan-03-2021, 7:12am

bbcee replied to a discussion Newbie from the UK! in group Newbies

Hello Bex, and welcome to this great resource! I hope you learn a lot. Playing mando is indeed therapeutic (as well as being a bit of a black hole,...

3 replies

Jan-02-2021, 6:55pm

HonketyHank replied to a discussion Moving from 2 to 3 Finger Chords in group Newbies

I haven't tried very hard. You know why? Because next come the four finger chords. :disbelief:

17 replies

Jan-02-2021, 6:47pm

HonketyHank replied to a discussion 2020-12 Tune of the Month - The Girl I Left Behind Me in group Newbies

Is this it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Be8xfwu34 Well actually, it looks like a slightly different design, but that is Walt playing...

21 replies

Jan-02-2021, 1:40pm

bbcee replied to a thread New toy day in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

I've been lucky enough to own an octal 30's Gibson amp back when I thought guitar was cool. My hat's off to the maker for realizing there's a market...

5 replies | 1420 view(s)

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