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Yesterday, 8:09pm

CES replied to a thread A Reference for The Differences in oval holed Gibson A's? in Vintage Instruments

Amen!

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Yesterday, 7:49pm

CES replied to a thread Mandolins in progress in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Damn, y’all! Loving my Kelley A5 (with tortoise binding:)) Steve, what’s the wood on that figured top? That’s ridiculously pretty!

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Mar-06-2021, 9:22am

CES replied to a thread Bouzouki, OM, or Mandola? in CBOM

My Weber Bitterroot OM has a shorter (20 inch) scale, which makes melody playing accessible, but it’s also a rhythm machine when strung with EJ 72...

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Mar-04-2021, 10:29pm

CES replied to a thread Case for Eastman MD315? in General Mandolin Discussions

Golden Gate, TKL, Crossrock, and Gator all make very serviceable and affordable cases. I haven’t looked into the price of an Eastman fiberglass case...

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Mar-03-2021, 11:30pm

CES replied to a thread Mandolin 'dogs'? in General Mandolin Discussions

My first guitar was a Guild factory second D-40 with a nicely done sunburst. Had I realized at the time it was made the first year Fender acquired...

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Mar-03-2021, 10:37pm

CES replied to a thread A White Gibson H1 Mandola ... Really? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Lol, I’ll admit to being a little excited...until I expanded the photo...that really is turrible (to me, no offense to those of you who may dig it)...

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Mar-03-2021, 8:39pm

CES replied to a thread Classified etiquette in General Mandolin Discussions

I agree, Don. The “ghosting” thing has even bled over to younger applicants for jobs. I’ve always felt like I never wanted to burn any bridges...

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Mar-03-2021, 6:58pm

CES replied to a thread NMD Northfield F5S in General Mandolin Discussions

Awesome, congrats!!

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Mar-01-2021, 11:09pm

CES replied to a thread Setting intonation on octave mandolin in CBOM

+1 on the EJ 72s for the 20 inch scale. I use them on my Weber Bitterroot OM and they dramatically improve the G string floppiness and tendency to...

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Mar-01-2021, 10:34pm

CES replied to a thread Classifieds - Best Payment Options in General Mandolin Discussions

Agree, pay the fee and then figure out your meet up!

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Mar-01-2021, 10:15pm

CES replied to a thread Finish delaminating National RM-1 in Builders and Repair

Yikes! Sorry!

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Feb-28-2021, 2:56pm

CES replied to a thread What can you tell me about the Gretsch New Yorker? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Since the Gretsch is well set up it won’t hamper your progression and is perfectly acceptable as a starter (and later “beater” when you upgrade). ...

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Feb-25-2021, 4:25pm

CES replied to a thread Too Cold to Ship Your Instrument in General Mandolin Discussions

Oh, wow, that’s gorgeous! Congrats to both of you!

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Feb-23-2021, 2:40pm

CES replied to a thread Ovation MCS148 info in Builders and Repair

That’s gotta be a typo, coming right under the bass tuning, for which EADG is correct...or, I’m fixing to learn something :grin:

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Feb-22-2021, 10:30am

CES replied to a thread Waiting for mandolin setup? in General Mandolin Discussions

Get the included set up, but know that you may have to raise the bridge in a couple weeks depending on how vigilant you are with the humidifier. I...

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Feb-21-2021, 6:20pm

CES replied to a thread Small hands and neck width - instruments that fit/don't in Equipment

Eastmans also have narrower nut widths (1 and 3/32 if I recall correctly). I’ve played a couple of their 504s that were really good mandolins. Of...

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Feb-21-2021, 1:19pm

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

Wow. Just wow...

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Feb-20-2021, 6:40pm

CES replied to a thread Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, Sarah Jarosz -Back to Boston/Salt cree in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes, thanks! It was cool to watch the 3 from Carter’s and get the different tone qualities of each mandolin, and what she pulled out of them. That...

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Feb-19-2021, 8:12pm

CES replied to a thread Some questions about optional features on mandolins: in General Mandolin Discussions

I like a wide neck mandolin, because I don’t have to worry about muting adjacent strings when I’m playing. I thought 1 and 1/8 was my sweet spot...

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Feb-19-2021, 7:55pm

CES replied to a thread Go Dave Harvey! in General Mandolin Discussions

Son!!

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Feb-18-2021, 8:13am

CES replied to a thread Too Cold to Ship Your Instrument in General Mandolin Discussions

And, yes, JB, the USPS’ tracking system isn’t as reliable as the other major shippers IME.

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Feb-17-2021, 11:27pm

CES replied to a thread Too Cold to Ship Your Instrument in General Mandolin Discussions

If you have a smart phone or tablet, download the UPS app. If you have a tracking # you can change your home delivery to pick up at the branch...

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Feb-13-2021, 10:19pm

CES replied to a thread Phoenix Mandolins in Builders and Repair

Sadly, no, they closed their doors. You can still find them used, but they chose to pursue other options at least 2 years ago, maybe longer.

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Feb-12-2021, 10:28pm

CES replied to a thread Playing rhythm with a stiff pick? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I started using a .73 mm Tortex, mostly the round shoulder, based on recommendations off Folk of the Wood before I discovered the Cafe and all the...

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Feb-09-2021, 6:35pm

CES replied to a thread Need help identifying Gibson Loar era mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

That has the potential to be an awesome mandolin with a wonderful family heritage! Regarding OMs, I can attest to Eastman’s build quality, and...

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Feb-08-2021, 9:46pm

CES replied to a thread Low-cost cases/gigbags that FIT WELL for an Eastman 315 in Equipment

Gator’s oblong hard shell case fits well and offers bettrthan gig bag crush protection. I like Travelite and the Gator similar style case. Mike...

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Feb-07-2021, 4:57pm

CES replied to a thread Upgrading mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Yep, what they said. I used to own an Eastman 315 that was my “beater,” but it was nice enough that I treated it just as carefully as my nicer...

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Feb-07-2021, 4:32pm

CES replied to a thread How long does it take? in General Mandolin Discussions

Depends on the builder and how they like to work. Do they work in batches, and, if, how many per batch? Do they do everything with hand tools or is...

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