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May-09-2021, 5:51pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Me and my clones-"The Clumsy Lover" in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Like how the peghead of the long necked bouzouki in the back right, disappears into the wall. And at 3:54 the face of the guitar player goes missing....

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May-09-2021, 5:46pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Thinklng inside the box? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Discussed in another thread here... ...

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May-09-2021, 5:43pm

Charles E. replied to a thread 1903 postacard showing how to not play a mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

"If I hold it up to my ear, I can hear the ocean!"

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May-08-2021, 2:03pm

Charles E. replied to a thread This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

A bit of wishful thinking on this Kay mandolin.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/373120371818?hash=item56dfb50c6a:g:8HsAAOSwvCtfFI3S

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May-07-2021, 5:11pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Mandolin Crossword Puzzle in General Mandolin Discussions

When can we look forward to another one? :grin:

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May-07-2021, 12:39pm

Charles E. started a thread Me and my clones-"The Clumsy Lover" in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Just stumbled upon this, I think it is pretty clever. ;)

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May-07-2021, 8:24am

Charles E. started a thread Bill Monroe talks about his Lloyd Loar in an interview in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

I have not seen this interview posted here before... I wonder what year it was done?

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May-06-2021, 6:38pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Vintage Gibson Pickguard Observations in Looking for Information About Mandolins

In the teens version, where the pin went into the non adjustable bridge, there would have been a felt washer keeping it centered. These mostly got...

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May-06-2021, 6:21pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Random mandolin sightings in General Mandolin Discussions

What is even more salt in the wound is that at 5:25 Jimmy identifies the mandolin as a "banjo"! :crying::mad:

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May-04-2021, 8:52pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Girouard Concert Master F Oval Hole in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Darwin, your last pics are not working? :confused:

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May-04-2021, 8:48pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Girouard Concert Master F Oval Hole in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Looking good! I do not think you will be disappointed. Max and Lauri build a fine mandolin. Congrats from another Girouard mandolin owner!

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May-03-2021, 6:41pm

Charles E. replied to a thread My latest order for classical in Builders and Repair

Good looking mandolin Tyko, what type of tuners are those? I have never seen anything like them.

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Apr-30-2021, 3:38pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Ready to get my hillbilly on! in General Mandolin Discussions

Enjoy your mandolin journey! You need to seek your inner "Jethro"....Burnes that is.

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Apr-29-2021, 6:58pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Ready to get my hillbilly on! in General Mandolin Discussions

Sue, I think that would make the cut for "Americas Funniest Home Videos". :grin:

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Apr-29-2021, 4:01pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Ready to get my hillbilly on! in General Mandolin Discussions

Ah, yes, about those "Hillbillies".... :whistling:

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Apr-28-2021, 4:46pm

Charles E. replied to a thread NMD Girouard Concert A5 (pictures and a video) in General Mandolin Discussions

Chuck, I would also like to add that if you have any questions about your mandolin, Max and Lauri are the most responsive and supportive people you...

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Apr-28-2021, 4:30pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Latest ignorant question: Bout like "boot" or like boxing match in General Mandolin Discussions

Upper or lower "bout", pronounced like the boxing match.

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Apr-28-2021, 4:20pm

Charles E. replied to a thread NMD Girouard Concert A5 (pictures and a video) in General Mandolin Discussions

Girouard models from their website... http://www.girouardmandolins.com/models-and-pricing.html

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Apr-28-2021, 3:09pm

Charles E. replied to a thread NMD Girouard Concert A5 (pictures and a video) in General Mandolin Discussions

Frankdolin, the tune is "Over The Waterfall". It is a tune that I grew tired of years ago BUT Chuck puts so much fresh air into it I may have to...

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Apr-27-2021, 7:57pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Post a picture of what's on your bench? in Builders and Repair

Yep, been there , seen that. After working as a violin repairer and builder for 26 + years, I have seen lots of bug (cockroach) poo and even...

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Apr-27-2021, 3:34pm

Charles E. replied to a thread A new Art Deco inspired mandolin in Builders and Repair

Beautiful work Graham!That design would make a good looking octave too.

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Apr-27-2021, 2:33pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Finally got the 314! in Equipment

A few years ago I had a 315 and a 314 and liked them both very much. Just for fun, I hot-rodded the 315, Cumberland Acoustic african blackwood bridge...

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Apr-27-2021, 7:08am

Charles E. replied to a thread Finally got the 314! in Equipment

Congratulations on your 314! Now all you have to do is start obsessing over replacing the tuners, tailpiece and bridge. :)) Oh and you need to...

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Apr-25-2021, 4:05pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Curly maple wow in Builders and Repair

Nothing more satisfying than a nice sharp scraper on the finish surface of curly maple.

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Apr-25-2021, 3:57pm

Charles E. replied to a thread New Mando on the way... in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats! Must be an optical illusion, the 815 looks much smaller than the 505 and the Fender in the photo. :confused:

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Apr-21-2021, 7:13pm

Charles E. replied to a thread B-compact acoustic double neck mandolin and guitar in Builders and Repair

I think it was a custom build.

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Apr-21-2021, 7:09pm

Charles E. replied to a thread 2018 Frank Tate tenor guitar! in Tenor Guitars

Great tenor and a great tune Jill! I'll have to steal it and rename it "chicken in the kitchen". ;)

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Apr-21-2021, 6:50pm

Charles E. started a thread B-compact acoustic double neck mandolin and guitar in Builders and Repair

While going down the rabbit hole of double necked mandolin-guitars in the Emando forum started by Jim Hillburn, I came across this video by B-compact...

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Apr-21-2021, 12:08pm

Charles E. replied to a thread New Mando on the way... in General Mandolin Discussions

This one?.... https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/170111#170111 Looks nice, enjoy!

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