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pheffernan replied to a thread High Quality Short Scale Tenor Guitar? in Tenor Guitars

That’s a beauty, Jim. Where did you score it? I don’t remember seeing a Fletcher used in three or four years of looking.

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Yesterday, 7:58pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Gassing for next Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I might consider an American made Breedlove.

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Feb-23-2021, 9:45pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion Available Instruments in group Smart Fans of A. Lawrence Smart Mandolins ...

A beautiful blonde 2012 two-point is offered for $4000 + $100 shipping: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/167526#167526

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Feb-23-2021, 7:09pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Tax Day Cometh in General Mandolin Discussions

Depends on the state.

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Feb-23-2021, 12:46pm

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

You're probably right, but cooler air carries less moisture. I don't know where you acquired your mandolin, but the shift from a climate-controlled...

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Feb-23-2021, 5:50am

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

Are you humidifying? Colder winter air and dry forced heat can certainly affect your setup within a matter of a few weeks.

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Feb-22-2021, 5:51pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Stefan Sobell mandolins and other instruments in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Missy confirmed that it’s the 11.4” small body. I did not ask for verification of the nut width.

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Feb-20-2021, 9:01pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Week #540 ~ Waynesboro in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

fsusubdad, that's some fine playing there. Mike, great multitrack version of Wayne'sworld. I learned this one a long time ago on taterbugmando's...

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Feb-20-2021, 8:49pm

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

Well, that's an exceptional mandolin. Love when you hit the chord in Evening Prayer Blues and just let it ring. Congrats and wonderful playing....

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Feb-20-2021, 2:20pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Stefan Sobell mandolins and other instruments in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Kevin has one over at MandoMutt: http://www.mandomutt.com/products-page/mandolins/1990s-stefan-sobell-mandolin Can anyone tell by eyeball test...

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Feb-20-2021, 8:02am

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

A 1-3/16” nut might give you more room for playing melody if you’re feeling cramped with a standard 1-1/8”. It might also make chording more...

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Feb-20-2021, 7:37am

pheffernan replied to a thread What is a 12-15 Year Old Eastman MD-915 Worth? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

If you bought it appropriately depreciated as a used instrument four years ago, there is no reason to think that it has lost any further value unless...

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Feb-19-2021, 4:51pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Eastwood MRG octave Mando VS MRG Tenor in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Four fewer tuning pegs.

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Feb-18-2021, 9:42am

Don Grieser replied to a thread Do You Mix & Match Your String Set? in General Mandolin Discussions

Maybe your pick is too deep in the strings on your tremolo. A tiny adjustment there can make a big difference in how easy it is to tremolo.

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Feb-17-2021, 9:08pm

Scott R replied to a thread Hidden D'Addario Micro Tuners.... in General Mandolin Discussions

So here is what the adapter I designed looks like on the back of the headstock, between the tuners. Yeah, the tuner can sit backwards at the top of...

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Feb-17-2021, 5:14pm

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

Following your listings in the classifieds and on Reverb, you seem to be having an awful lot of fun!

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Feb-17-2021, 12:17am

Scott R replied to a thread Hidden D'Addario Micro Tuners.... in General Mandolin Discussions

Matt—I’m working on that tuner next, now that I have this one figured out. Want to beta test for me? :)

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Feb-16-2021, 3:58pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Poe mandolin question. in General Mandolin Discussions

Andy is a pretty meticulous builder. I don’t think anyone in the business makes a better Army-Navy pancake.

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Feb-16-2021, 11:21am

pheffernan replied to a thread Poe mandolin question. in General Mandolin Discussions

Here is my thread on the Alrite tribute that Andy built for me: https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/130284-Alrite-Tribute I honestly...

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Feb-16-2021, 10:29am

Scott R replied to a thread Hidden D'Addario Micro Tuners.... in General Mandolin Discussions

Geno, I have. Mandolin screws aren't generally long enough to make it fit. And again, it's a tight fit with mando tuners.

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Feb-16-2021, 9:19am

Scott R replied to a thread Hidden D'Addario Micro Tuners.... in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, the adhesive is one I've been testing for months on a Varnish Ellis and my Flatiron and Eastman... so far not even a little bit of an issue. ...

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Feb-15-2021, 9:20pm

Scott R started a thread Hidden D'Addario Micro Tuners.... in General Mandolin Discussions

So I really love my D'Addario Micro Clip On tuners--but I really hate having them on the front of my headstock. So let me show you one cool trick....

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Feb-14-2021, 2:14pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion Available Instruments in group Smart Fans of A. Lawrence Smart Mandolins ...

A Smart A5 has just been offered for $3800 plus shipping: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/167106#167106

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Feb-13-2021, 9:14am

pheffernan replied to a thread Virzi inquiry - Models offered? Tonal effect? in Vintage Instruments

That experience might explain why a number of people believe that the Virzi particularly benefits a mandolin with an oval hole.

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Feb-12-2021, 7:42pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

I have one of your casein picks, which I’m enjoying, on my coffee table next to me. Have you had any issues with warping due to water, as some Red...

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Feb-12-2021, 4:45pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Week #539 ~ Avalon Quickstep in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

That's some fine spirited playing, Frithjof. And what wonderful tone and volume from your beautiful mandolin!

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Feb-11-2021, 9:41pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion In My Father's Footsteps in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Mighty fine, Mike. Cool harmony part. Sounds like the multitracking is coming together. Really nice.

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Feb-11-2021, 4:58pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Upgrading mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

The Aspen would also qualify: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/166987#166987

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Feb-09-2021, 10:00pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Texas Gals (Gales) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Really nice smooth playing, Bruce. Great job on the mandola and you make the Ludewig mandolin speak right out on this tune. This is one I never...

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Feb-09-2021, 7:09pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread New string formula? in Equipment

I'm a fan of Curt Mangan strings, but I never liked the sound or feel of the EXP strings. I find the uncoated Mangans last for a long time, easily as...

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