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Apr-15-2021, 8:47pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Will I Notice A Difference? Gibson 1917 vs 1922-34 in Vintage Instruments

Did the Juniors ever have adjustable truss rods? I was under the impression that they didn’t, even in the Loar era.

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Apr-14-2021, 1:58pm

Caleb replied to a thread Nmd in General Mandolin Discussions

Congratulations! I, too, went from an Eastman to a Collings MT. It’s a lifetime keeper. Play yours in good health!

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Apr-12-2021, 7:18am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Octave mandolin less-expensive choices in Equipment

I'm having a lot of fun with my mdo-305! I also went with the mandolin strings. No problem! Retooling all my mandolin fiddle tunes - well, the...

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Apr-11-2021, 10:05pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Why did Gibson return to Paddleheads after Snakeheads? in Vintage Instruments

https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/143398-Gibson-Teens-Serial-Numbers?p=1708021&highlight=Ferris#post1708021

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Apr-11-2021, 4:33pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Why did Gibson return to Paddleheads after Snakeheads? in Vintage Instruments

I’m not trying to start an argument. I made a statement, you expressed doubt, and I asked a question. It seems to me that it’s incumbent upon you to...

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Apr-11-2021, 12:08pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Why did Gibson return to Paddleheads after Snakeheads? in Vintage Instruments

How many oval hole mandolins would you estimate that they sold during those 4-5 years?

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Apr-11-2021, 11:20am

pheffernan replied to a thread Why did Gibson return to Paddleheads after Snakeheads? in Vintage Instruments

Some believe so. I just think that the snakehead is an easy visual cue for all of the other “advancements” (e.g. adjustable bridge, adjustable truss...

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Apr-11-2021, 8:00am

pheffernan replied to a thread Open Back / Old Time Banjos - Comparisons to Mando Builders in Builders and Repair

I actually saw that sold listing when checking out Will’s website after hearing him on an episode of the Get Up in the Cool podcast. He was really...

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Apr-11-2021, 7:53am

pheffernan replied to a thread Why did Gibson return to Paddleheads after Snakeheads? in Vintage Instruments

If you are willing to accept some inspired guesswork in lieu of definitive truth, I’d suspect two reasons: 1) Gibson was using up old stock after...

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Apr-10-2021, 10:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings Vs. Northfield Vs. Kelley in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, you made a great choice. Congratulations! They are all tremendous and it depends on your own taste and music style. Sight unseen, I would...

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Apr-10-2021, 9:59pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Open Back / Old Time Banjos - Comparisons to Mando Builders in Builders and Repair

How about this one? https://themusicemporium.com/products/rickard-custom-spunover-dobson-11-banjo

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Apr-10-2021, 9:57pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Will I Notice A Difference? Gibson 1917 vs 1922-34 in Vintage Instruments

So, here are my answers: The introduction of the truss rod in that era allowed for more narrow “modern” neck profiles. I have read...

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Apr-10-2021, 11:15am

pheffernan replied to a thread Collings Vs. Northfield Vs. Kelley in General Mandolin Discussions

I’d buy the Kelley. Besides the fact that I’m drawn to the work of independent builders, and Skip is a heckuva nice guy here on the Cafe, a used...

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Apr-10-2021, 9:40am

Caleb replied to a thread Fern? in General Mandolin Discussions

This really is a wonderful little quip. I'll be borrowing it myself.

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Apr-10-2021, 8:28am

Caleb replied to a thread Pandemic Reading in General Mandolin Discussions

This is the book I was going to recommend. I started seriously reading about 15 years ago, and several hundred books later this one still stands...

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Apr-09-2021, 12:31pm

Caleb replied to a thread stand or sit? in General Mandolin Discussions

I don’t play well while standing, mainly because I’ve been playing while sitting all along. I also notice how thin the mandolin sounds if I try to...

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Apr-09-2021, 10:15am

pheffernan replied to a thread Open Back / Old Time Banjos - Comparisons to Mando Builders in Builders and Repair

I’m resurrecting this thread which I’ve looked at so much over the last year and this post in particular. If Rickard is the Bill Collings of the...

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Apr-09-2021, 9:05am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Grandfathers Gibson A3 Mandolin in Builders and Repair

So great! I've kept my A3 for over 35 years. Second owner. When I got it it needed work - neck was bowed and the seams separated. Well worth the...

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Apr-09-2021, 9:00am

fatt-dad replied to a thread stand or sit? in General Mandolin Discussions

I walk around my yard and play fiddle tunes all the time. I just enjoy the command of doing it - well, that and the overall therapy. f-d

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Apr-08-2021, 12:03pm

Caleb replied to a thread String journey on a Collings MT in Equipment

I took off the Dean Markleys. They never really settled down and sounded quite “wirey” the whole time. I also think they pretty old since two of...

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Apr-08-2021, 11:08am

lflngpicker replied to a thread McClung Armrest in Equipment

This mountain scene is gorgeous! Man!

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Apr-06-2021, 6:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Glassweb, I am glad you posted. You have more experience than many, being around here 17 years! I didn’t know those back seams separate, but I have...

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Apr-06-2021, 2:53pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Beautiful!

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Apr-06-2021, 2:52pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

The V Pick Saga is one of my favorite mandolin picks. It is a blue, round triangle and 1.5 mm thick. Brings out a warm but snappy tone. Not my go...

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Apr-05-2021, 10:09pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Those are great looking mandos, Matt!

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Apr-05-2021, 9:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

One piece backs are very cool and desirable. They often come on high end mandolins. On the other hand, book-matched backs are also aesthetically...

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Apr-04-2021, 9:36am

Caleb replied to a thread Absolute Silence in Equipment

I can relate to not wanting to drive the family bananas with mandolin practice. When I play guitar it's not so bad because I'm usually playing and...

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Apr-04-2021, 7:36am

pheffernan replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

I had one of those picks back when they were labeled Tremelo and liked it quite a bit on flattops — very articulate — but predictably ended up losing...

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Apr-03-2021, 7:40pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

On my oval holes, I like a lighter pick such as a plastic Dunlop .88. I just find that the tone the oval produces benefits from a lighter and...

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Apr-02-2021, 8:25pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Narrowing my string search.... in Equipment

umm, no? Thomastik strings are smooth as silk and the A set is flat wound as well. A set of their heavy gauge strings is less than typical...

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