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Yesterday, 5:13pm

Clef replied to a thread Room humidifiers and distilled water in General Mandolin Discussions

I appreciate all of the feedback with my humidifier water challenge. Hopefully this tread helps others as well. The humidifier I’ve been using is...

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Yesterday, 5:51am

pheffernan replied to a thread New player - Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

It will, if purchase used. It has been my observation that initial depreciation of flattops is greater than archtops, but then it stabilizes. And...

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Yesterday, 1:45am

Clef started a thread Room humidifiers and distilled water in General Mandolin Discussions

Does anyone use distilled water in room humidifiers? I keep all of my musical instruments in one room and I use a small 1 gallon humidifier. ...

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Jan-23-2021, 4:39pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Dubova tenor guitar in Tenor Guitars

My Newton tenor is a Size 2 which has always struck me as a good compromise.

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Jan-23-2021, 8:35am

pheffernan replied to a thread Dubova tenor guitar in Tenor Guitars

Michael’s video and description of the 000 body made me wonder: is there an optimal (or suboptimal) body size for a flattop acoustic tenor?

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Jan-22-2021, 6:48pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Do great looking mandolins have to sound better? in General Mandolin Discussions

Some eras are better than others, but the brand always sounds good. My fifth mandolin was a Gibson oval from the Lloyd Loar era and did, in fact,...

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Jan-22-2021, 6:07pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Do great looking mandolins have to sound better? in General Mandolin Discussions

The name “Gibson” on the peghead always sounds good! :mandosmiley:

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Jan-21-2021, 5:02pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Your Wegen Pick in Equipment

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 replied to a discussion Week #134 ~ Off She Goes in group 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 replied to a discussion 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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Jan-19-2021, 11:17pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Couple of tunes in calico tuning in 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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Jan-19-2021, 12:05pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Garfield's Blackberry Blossoms in group 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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Jan-19-2021, 5:50am

pheffernan replied to a thread Advice needed for complement to my Weber Gallatin F Mandolin in 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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Jan-18-2021, 1:23pm

pheffernan replied to a thread 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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Jan-18-2021, 12:23pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion New A4 Build in group 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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Jan-17-2021, 8:07am

pheffernan replied to a thread Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type? in 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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Jan-17-2021, 8:02am

pheffernan replied to a thread Tenor Guitar Gallery & Sightings in Tenor Guitars

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 replied to a thread Resetting Expectations on Quality in General Mandolin Discussions

So if I could only play worse for four months...

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Jan-15-2021, 5:11pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Tenor Guitar Gallery & Sightings in 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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Jan-12-2021, 11:16am

pheffernan replied to a thread Old vs New Oval in Looking for Information About Mandolins

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 replied to a thread Mid-Mis for sale in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

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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Jan-11-2021, 7:36pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread F'in Mandolin Shootout with a Nugget, Gilchrist and Hogan! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Thanks, Jake. Great playing and interesting to compare the mandos. I'll take the Gilchrist. :grin:

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Jan-10-2021, 10:04am

Don Grieser replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in 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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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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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...

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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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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Jan-09-2021, 9:36am

pheffernan replied to a thread 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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