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Today, 7:50pm

CBFrench replied to a thread Mapes Strings in Equipment

well it 2021 now and my strings are scheduled to be in this friday so I'll see how i like them, been using straight up strings mostly lately

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Today, 7:13pm

CBFrench replied to a thread How to practice Circle of 5ths in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

edit: probably need to take back my thoughts, anyway you'all carry on

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Apr-12-2021, 1:02pm

CBFrench replied to a thread Picks- Acrylic in Equipment

acrylic No no say it ain’t so Vpick traditional lite 1.5mm electric acoustic mandolin

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Apr-11-2021, 10:16am

CBFrench replied to a thread Mapes Strings in Equipment

I assume you can buy single gauge strings, if not then the next set order. I'm at 11.5 and 16 on E & A now, wanting to raise to 12 & 17 and go from...

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Apr-09-2021, 5:59pm

CBFrench replied to a thread stand or sit? in General Mandolin Discussions

Now that's it...it's that sitting natural unamplified sweet tone...it's the natural tone of the instrument in a peaceful setting or should I say...

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Apr-08-2021, 11:05am

CBFrench replied to a thread stand or sit? in General Mandolin Discussions

yeah but but but instructors tell you you have to sit a certain way, stand a certain way, hold a pick a certain way, play a certain way, all the...

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Apr-08-2021, 10:11am

CBFrench replied to a thread Rag Mama Rag in Song and Tune Projects

forgot I posted this ha and oh yeah I'm a big fan of Levon and The Band and this is a super cOoL tune to do with a countrified blues funk groove... ...

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Apr-08-2021, 9:42am

CBFrench replied to a poll Vintage Flatiron Performer A (1993, Bozeman) vs Eastman MD305 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I've never played a Flatiron so I'm no help there. I started with an Eastman 305A didn't know anything much about playability and tone differences on...

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Apr-08-2021, 9:22am

CBFrench replied to a thread Custom Gauge Strings in Equipment

I ordered a few custom sets from Newtone for an archtop a few years back and they have a fine string, it took about a month to receive here in the...

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Apr-08-2021, 8:44am

CBFrench replied to a thread stand or sit? in General Mandolin Discussions

After standing and playing 8 zillion live jobs on guitar for 40 years, I started sitting the last 5 or 6 years of playing out on guitar, Now being a...

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Apr-08-2021, 8:35am

CBFrench replied to a thread Custom Gauge Strings in Equipment

I'll have to relook at GHS dealers I don't remember seeing a custom gauge order option. I thought I had a set of GHS but can't seem to find them....

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Apr-08-2021, 7:46am

CBFrench started a thread Custom Gauge Strings in Equipment

Which brands offer a custom gauge order. I noticed the Mapes I just ordered have a custom gauge order option. I always put together a custom gauge...

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Apr-07-2021, 8:39pm

CBFrench replied to a thread Mapes Strings in Equipment

I looked at my order on my Mapes account. it shows "on hold" whatever that means?

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Apr-07-2021, 8:26am

CBFrench replied to a thread Mapes Strings in Equipment

first time trying for me, I'll either like them or not, think I'll start with the nickel, so far Straight Up's are nice, never know til you try...

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Apr-06-2021, 9:53pm

CBFrench started a thread Mapes Strings in Equipment

Hadn't seen Mapes mentioned in awhile. This is my first order from Mapes. Got 2 custom sets Nickel Plated and PB so we'll see. Been using Straight Up...

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Apr-06-2021, 2:57pm

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

well bound to be some likers out there...I've always use the shoulder of a pick no matter what instrument I'm playing, it just gives a fatter tone to...

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Apr-06-2021, 2:43pm

CBFrench replied to a thread Absolute Silence in Equipment

I guess I'll just invent clawhammer mandolin since I one of the few if any that likes playing with their thumb often

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Apr-06-2021, 2:12pm

CBFrench replied to a thread Where’s the easy-does-it method? in General Mandolin Discussions

To work on hearing and finding the note location on the mandolin, I expect you already know the melody by heart in your head to christmas songs like...

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Apr-06-2021, 11:06am

CBFrench replied to a thread Mandolin stands in Equipment

well I guess you told me? but I am looking for a float so I can put my amp in my pool...just joshing around...

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Apr-06-2021, 10:33am

CBFrench replied to a thread Mandolin stands in Equipment

I understand and I don't play out, amplify or have any need for volume, my couch and sitting outside on a patio are my music rooms...mandolin cases...

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Apr-06-2021, 10:11am

CBFrench replied to a thread Mandolin stands in Equipment

I don't play out but if I did there's no way I'd put my mandolin in/on a stand when it'd be just as easy to put it in the case with no risk of...

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Apr-06-2021, 8:07am

CBFrench replied to a thread I'm Proud in General Mandolin Discussions

I've only been trying to learn my way around on mandolin for about a year, played one occasionally bout 40 years ago but guitar kept me busy working...

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Apr-06-2021, 12:14am

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

that's quiet impressive, not expecting the lady to come in take it to another height...

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Apr-05-2021, 11:21pm

CBFrench started a thread I'm Proud in General Mandolin Discussions

I kinda sorta pretty well figured out 2 more songs tonight, Minor Swing and Whisky Before Breakfast, I'm starting to like my mandolin... Learning...

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Apr-05-2021, 9:26pm

CBFrench replied to a thread Where’s the easy-does-it method? in General Mandolin Discussions

now where was i...oh yeah...kis...more will come later and in no time...

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Apr-05-2021, 6:44pm

CBFrench replied to a thread Where’s the easy-does-it method? in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm not much help as I'm an ear player. I don't have any books. I do sometimes look up chords with extensions. But that aside start playing the G C D...

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Apr-04-2021, 9:50pm

CBFrench replied to a thread Absolute Silence in Equipment

Now you got about every option under the sun short of digging a hole :disbelief:

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Apr-04-2021, 2:22pm

CBFrench replied to a thread Apitius Yorkville Jazz Mandolin in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

I'm sure it's found a real nice home and friend, it's a work of art! ...now if only, I have too many only's.

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