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Today,
6:07pm
pheffernan
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Do great looking mandolins have to sound better?
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The name “Gibson” on the peghead always sounds good! :mandosmiley:
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Yesterday,
5:02pm
pheffernan
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Your Wegen Pick
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The TF140 is my favorite pick. I like the tone and love the rock solid stability in my hand. Some might produce a better tone (Red Bear) or last...
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Jan-20-2021,
7:31pm
Don Grieser
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Week #134 ~ Off She Goes
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
Would the tune sound differently if it were named "She Goes Off"? :)
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Jan-19-2021,
11:31pm
Don Grieser
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Sombra en los Médanos - Venezuelan waltz
in group
The Song-A-Week Social Group
Beautiful waltz and playing Jairo. Great tremolo! and nice accompaniment.
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12 replies
Jan-19-2021,
11:17pm
Don Grieser
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Couple of tunes in calico tuning
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Videos, Pictures & Sound Files
Really nice, Amanda, great sound with that tuning. I've only used GDGD or AEAE--will have to give Calico tuning a try. Hint to all trying to...
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6 replies | 246 view(s)
Jan-19-2021,
12:05pm
Don Grieser
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Garfield's Blackberry Blossoms
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
That's some exceptional playing and improv, Mike. Love the slides going up the neck to grab the doublestops. Very cool. :mandosmiley:
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7 replies
Jan-19-2021,
5:50am
pheffernan
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Advice needed for complement to my Weber Gallatin F Mandolin
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General Mandolin Discussions
Maybe you could work out a trade with Dennis on your MTO: https://themandolinstore.com/product/used-pava-satin-model-a-4-mandolin-amber-torrefied/
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12 replies | 505 view(s)
Jan-18-2021,
1:23pm
pheffernan
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Locating previously owned Gibson...
in
General Mandolin Discussions
Besides starting a thread like this one, perhaps you could post a WTB ad in the classifieds with any distinguishing marks or characteristics?
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3 replies | 317 view(s)
Jan-18-2021,
12:23pm
pheffernan
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New A4 Build
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Mike Black Mandolins
I hope the different fretboard extension eases your concerns. As for “long,” try to be patient. My build took a little longer than anticipated, but...
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14 replies
Jan-17-2021,
8:07am
pheffernan
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Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type?
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General Mandolin Discussions
I put them on used mandolins (like my Gibson) that already have wear there from a previous picker’s right forearm. I haven’t worked up the courage to...
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35 replies | 1170 view(s)
Jan-17-2021,
8:02am
pheffernan
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Tenor Guitar Gallery & Sightings
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Those Fletchers don’t seem to turn up used very often, and Jamie’s prices appear (deservedly) to have risen: ...
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Jan-16-2021,
11:13pm
pheffernan
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Resetting Expectations on Quality
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General Mandolin Discussions
So if I could only play worse for four months...
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9 replies | 750 view(s)
Jan-15-2021,
5:11pm
pheffernan
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Tenor Guitar Gallery & Sightings
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Tenor Guitars
I’ve always wanted to try a Fletcher to see how well the 21” scale could support a low G. It looks great.
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Jan-13-2021,
1:43pm
pheffernan
replied to a discussion
Available Instruments
in group
Mike Black Mandolins
One of Mike's A4's, I believe #18, has returned to Greg Boyd's for $2350: https://gregboyd.com/product/2013-mike-black-a-4-oval-hole-mandolin/
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15 replies
Jan-12-2021,
11:16am
pheffernan
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Old vs New Oval
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The Cafe turns up an easy way to find her: https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/members/8571-Gail-Hester Gail builds incredible mandolins, but few...
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Jan-11-2021,
9:57pm
pheffernan
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Mid-Mis for sale
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The MM-8 was the Mid-Missouri’s least expensive mandolin as far as I know, their travel instrument. The modern equivalent from Big Muddy goes for...
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2 replies | 669 view(s)
Jan-11-2021,
7:36pm
Don Grieser
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F'in Mandolin Shootout with a Nugget, Gilchrist and Hogan!
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Thanks, Jake. Great playing and interesting to compare the mandos. I'll take the Gilchrist. :grin:
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14 replies | 1957 view(s)
Jan-10-2021,
10:04am
Don Grieser
replied to a thread
RIP Tony Rice
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General Mandolin Discussions
A tribute in the New Yorker....
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Jan-09-2021,
8:38pm
Don Grieser
replied to a discussion
Winter Lochan (An original composition)
in group
The Song-A-Week Social Group
A beautiful melody to go with those fine photos, John. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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18 replies
Jan-09-2021,
8:16pm
Don Grieser
replied to a discussion
Week #36 ~ Lord Inchiquin
in group
The Song-A-Week Social Group
Yeah, Mike. Good one. We all need more O'Carolan.
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73 replies
Jan-09-2021,
8:14pm
Don Grieser
replied to a discussion
Mazurka fra Ærø
in group
The Song-A-Week Social Group
Wonderful playing, David, and a great tune. But why did the chemist's butler always reek of herring? Why did the chemist even have a butler? Or a...
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10 replies
Jan-09-2021,
5:06pm
pheffernan
replied to a thread
Mike Marshall's Loar?
in
General Mandolin Discussions
I’m aware. From what I’ve read, Mike seems to enjoy experimenting, both with his Loar (removing the Virzi, tinkering with the nut, modifying the...
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29 replies | 2491 view(s)
Jan-09-2021,
3:36pm
pheffernan
replied to a thread
Mike Marshall's Loar?
in
General Mandolin Discussions
Did he “replace” his Loar or add a Northfield to his stable of instruments for any number of reasons?
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29 replies | 2491 view(s)
Jan-09-2021,
9:36am
pheffernan
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Mike Marshall's Loar?
in
General Mandolin Discussions
How many of those mandolins (and makers) were around in 1979? We are spoiled now with the range of quality instruments and talented builders...
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29 replies | 2491 view(s)
Jan-08-2021,
8:15pm
Don Grieser
replied to a discussion
Week #48 ~ Shove That Pig's Foot A Little Closer to the Fire (OT)
in group
The Song-A-Week Social Group
Thanks, Mike. Wonderful job on Pig's Foot by your group. Reminds us all how great it is to play music with other people. Really missing that. :(
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119 replies
Jan-08-2021,
8:12pm
Don Grieser
replied to a thread
Ever just love the sound of your mandolin?
in
General Mandolin Discussions
Pretty much every time I play it. :mandosmiley:
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34 replies | 1605 view(s)
Jan-07-2021,
9:17pm
pheffernan
replied to a discussion
Passernig Video Clips
in group
Passernig Mandolins
Here is a clip of #86 from the North American Guitar Company:
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12 replies
Jan-07-2021,
7:45pm
pheffernan
replied to a discussion
Available Instruments
in group
Passernig Mandolins
Old #86, the F5 offered my Smoky Mountain Guitars and then J&J Guitars on Reverb, is being sold now used by the North American Guitar Company...
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23 replies
Jan-06-2021,
11:42am
pheffernan
replied to a thread
Arch-top GOM - oval or ff hole?
in
CBOM
So you have access to Dr. Dave Cohen, one of the leading experts on the physics and mechanics of musical instruments, and you're asking me for my...
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8 replies | 609 view(s)
Jan-05-2021,
7:21pm
pheffernan
replied to a thread
Arch-top GOM - oval or ff hole?
in
CBOM
I had a buddy named Carl who used to buy and sell lots of cool mandolins. When asked for his advice on which singular one to purchase, he was known...
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