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Today, 8:42am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread please help in Vintage Instruments

Yes, it did the trick but I can't seem to get to it anymore because there are too many cases stacked in front of it. Yes, I am a sick man.

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Yesterday, 3:06pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

If you are planning on filling the holes and re-drilling it would make more sense to get a matched drill bit and dowel set that would allow you to...

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Yesterday, 3:03pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Gibson A-40 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I was under the impression the backs were laminated arched with a brace. That's what Gruhn's book says as well.

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Yesterday, 12:29pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Harmony H-417 Mandolin in Equipment

https://www.chrisvallillo.com/post/harmony-monterey-h417-mandolin

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Yesterday, 12:27pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread please help in Vintage Instruments

And no self respecting slimeball would keep the cases where they could be counted. I will note that when I finally built shelving for all my...

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Yesterday, 12:23pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Harmony H-417 Mandolin in Equipment

It should be a Harmony Monterey A style. They made the Monterey from the mid 30's to the late 70's. I don't know if they kept the same model number...

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Yesterday, 7:53am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread please help in Vintage Instruments

I was actually going to say that. :) Her: Is that a new mandolin? Him: No, this is same one I've had for years. I just cleaned it up a bit.

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Yesterday, 7:52am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread The Gibson Acoustic Electric on Ebay in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I reported it as well. I suspect we'll see more of these.

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Jan-13-2021, 5:32pm

Joe Mendel replied to a thread Harmony H1201TG - $68 Tenor Guitar on Craigslist in So. Illinois in Tenor Guitars

It will be a while before I get to it, I'm buried under repairs. I will get to it though, and I'll post pictures.

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Jan-13-2021, 4:57pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Video: The Princess in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Wonderful playing by all. Thanks for sharing!!

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Jan-13-2021, 4:49pm

sgarrity replied to a thread 'Chinquapin Hunting'- 2020 Northfield F5S in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Well done!

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Jan-13-2021, 12:38pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

There are individual mini tuners used mostly for guitars, just make sure you get the right orientation. They are usually sold in sets of 6, 3 on each...

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Jan-13-2021, 9:28am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

Tuners are measure by the spacing from center of the post to the center of the post. You may or may not be able to find this size post spacing. The...

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Jan-13-2021, 7:30am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread The Gibson Acoustic Electric on Ebay in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

That's not even a good fake Gibson. It's an import that someone has added a label to. And of course it's a pawn shop that got taken to the cleaners...

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Jan-12-2021, 10:25pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread please help in Vintage Instruments

It's no earlier than the late 70's, probably early to mid 80's.

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Jan-12-2021, 2:56pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Nyberg Flattop Mandolin Build Thread in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

And now for something a little different.....a laminated walnut neck with bloodwood center strip....:disbelief: :grin:

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Jan-12-2021, 11:43am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Adieu to a friend in General Mandolin Discussions

I see this as a win win Allen. There's one less banjo available and one more mandolin available. :cool:

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Jan-11-2021, 12:13am

sgarrity replied to a thread F'in Mandolin Shootout with a Nugget, Gilchrist and Hogan! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Three great mandolins! Love that Gil tone though. Would probably love the Nugget just as much in person.

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Jan-10-2021, 6:28pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Need help identifying the make of these tuning machines in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I have a set just like them with black buttons that came off a no name Korean H5 style mandola. All Parts has sold them in the past. I'm assuming...

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Jan-10-2021, 5:42pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Virzi build plans? in Builders and Repair

They are attached to the underside of the top.

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Jan-10-2021, 1:12pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Nyberg Flattop Mandolin Build Thread in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Ready for some binding. My walnut mandolin will be bound in bloodwood. As you can see from the pics a few posts above Lawrence also incorporated that...

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Jan-10-2021, 10:08am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread How much Time do you have left? in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I merged the two threads.

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Jan-09-2021, 6:25pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Mandolins with violin-style construction are nothing new... in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

That is beautiful, Waverly tuners and all. Very nice.

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Jan-09-2021, 6:23pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Mandolins with violin-style construction are nothing new... in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

The inlay on the fretboard isn't stellar either.

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Jan-09-2021, 12:17pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

High quality instrument + premiere player = musical nirvana! There’s a reason the best players in the world aren’t playing a $500 Eastman. And yes,...

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Jan-09-2021, 10:51am

sgarrity replied to a thread Kimble two point reviews? in General Mandolin Discussions

Perry, that’s the one! I sold it when I was after a Gil F5.

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Jan-09-2021, 9:43am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Tenor guitar hairline crack in Builders and Repair

If it was me I wouldn't rush to glue that, it might have been there for the last 75 years and be stable. I would make sure the guitar is properly...

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Jan-09-2021, 9:30am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Mandolins with violin-style construction are nothing new... in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

That would explain why the top is still intact. It's hard to see things on my phone. Old eyes.

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Jan-08-2021, 10:21pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Mandolins with violin-style construction are nothing new... in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I wonder if there's a soundpost under that bridge? Joseph Campanella Mick.

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Jan-08-2021, 4:47pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Mandolin from a kit in Builders and Repair

I was going to ask the same thing last night but I've been too busy to stop. I've been around a while, I've seen a whole lot of kit instruments but...

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