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Today, 9:44am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Astroturf Noise in General Mandolin Discussions

For those interested, an interview with Sam Day Harley: https://www.unratedmag.com/astroturf-noise-more-then-a-name/

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Today, 7:20am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Astroturf Noise in General Mandolin Discussions

Back in my youth I listened to Frank Zappa and my favorite of his was Lumpy Gravy which was an album length composed piece influenced by modern...

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Yesterday, 8:52pm

John Bertotti replied to a thread New build, bowl-back modern style Mandolin in Builders and Repair

Does it sound like a bowl back?

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Yesterday, 4:05pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Monel strings in General Mandolin Discussions

BTW for those of you who like D'Addario Nickel Bronze (NB) strings or would like to try them, Strings and Beyond currently has a special for Buy One...

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Yesterday, 1:10pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Recommendations for a great Jazz tenor guitar? in Tenor Guitars

This one just listed in the classifieds: Gibson Tgl-7 Tenor Archtop Guitar, 1934

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Yesterday, 9:25am

John Bertotti replied to a thread General pin or pines moisture meter in Builders and Repair

Or any suggestions for a good meter!~

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Yesterday, 8:43am

John Bertotti started a thread General pin or pines moisture meter in Builders and Repair

Has anyone tried this meter? I am in the market. Just might pick one up today to give it a shot. Forgot to add the link. Here it is now....

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Oct-21-2021, 7:26pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Recommendations for a great Jazz tenor guitar? in Tenor Guitars

Sounds like the OP is looking for an upper-end archtop, not a flattop or lower-end TG.

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Oct-21-2021, 2:04pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Workshop Topics Suggestions in General Mandolin Discussions

Matt: I bet it will be just great!

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Oct-21-2021, 1:56pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread New build, bowl back mandolin in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Very nice, Yaron. I do love the sound of that one. I tried to embed the video from Facebook but the BB code didn't quite work.

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Oct-21-2021, 1:52pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Astroturf Noise in General Mandolin Discussions

And he plays everything on a Rogue A model. I am sure, though, that he had expert setup done on it. I love the ####### and kissing sax sounds.

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Oct-21-2021, 12:13pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Astroturf Noise in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes!! He is exactly who I was thinking of! Thanks!

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Oct-21-2021, 12:12pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Astroturf Noise in General Mandolin Discussions

I actually like the claymation—delightfully insane!

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Oct-21-2021, 11:28am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Astroturf Noise in General Mandolin Discussions

There's a point early on when they sound like a composer whose name escapes me who I believe composed some frantic film music. I am sure it will come...

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Oct-21-2021, 11:16am

Jim Garber replied to a thread String spacing for 6 string to tenor guitar modification in Builders and Repair

I am not sure why you would need to replace the tuners to make it a four-string. Why not just leave the original tuners?

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Oct-21-2021, 11:11am

Jim Garber replied to a thread A Gibson A3 in the white. In the white — get it? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I don't know... 1981 was 40 years ago. I was certainly into "vintage" instruments back then and would never have refinished even in those bad old...

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Oct-21-2021, 10:51am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Barbara in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

Full title is "Barbara in the Morning" for Andy's wife. Here are the credits. Marty Confurius was Andy's regular bass player in those days. I would...

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Oct-20-2021, 8:29pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Workshop Topics Suggestions in General Mandolin Discussions

All good and useful. Only thing I might consider for beginning abd intermediate students is for them to come away with a tune they can apply those...

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Oct-20-2021, 3:59pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Bowl Backs in Looking for Information About Mandolins

First of all, Dick, where do you live? Bowlbacks do not have large fan clubs in North America and many of the finder makers are in Europe. ...

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Oct-20-2021, 3:44pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Monel strings in General Mandolin Discussions

I liked Monel and used the Gibson Sam Bush sets for awhile and then (of course) Gibson discontinued them. I remember at the time that Martin came out...

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Oct-20-2021, 7:06am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Help with new Mandolin - Allieno Di Venaccia? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

All good recommendations above from my esteemed colleagues. My only additions would be to have the mandolin set up properly by a pro luthier. Also, I...

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Oct-19-2021, 6:49pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandolin Identification Gibson A Oval Hole in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Attached are a few of the OP's images. I wonder if you have any photos of the side. It looks like the top took a big shot of something with a few...

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Oct-19-2021, 7:27am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread A tip that’s helping my clarity and speed in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Yes, great observation Simon - the fiddler Kevin Burke talks about this in one of his tutorial videos in reference to using the bow, but it's very...

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Oct-19-2021, 3:40am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Just Ordered my First Mandolin, Advice? in General Mandolin Discussions

Also check out the free online lessons Baron Collins-Hill provides over at https://www.mandolessons.com

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Oct-19-2021, 3:36am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Workshop Topics Suggestions in General Mandolin Discussions

I think proper technique breakdown is a GREAT one for a beginner/intermediate workshop - it'll help save attendees so much grief further down the...

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Oct-18-2021, 7:42am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Is this how it starts? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

They get bent out of shape after years. I never heard of no one having trouble. They can be a royal pain. You have to be patient. Someone should...

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Oct-18-2021, 3:19am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread The pulse of a tune in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I don't think it's an either/or scenario necessarily unless someone wants it to be (meaning they prefer fast tunes to have a staccato quality with...

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Oct-17-2021, 8:43pm

John Bertotti replied to a thread Shure sm57 in Equipment

Mason-Red, any chance you and one of the people you play with could meet at a local store to try some nice while you both play? My local store would...

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Oct-17-2021, 2:55pm

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion Mug of Brown Ale in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice one Lawrence, lovely ring off that Eastman as well!

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Oct-17-2021, 12:43pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Zenison in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Someone once gave me a Jettison mandolin and I knew exactly what to do with it. :)

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