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Today, 11:33am

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread What A style Oval hole mandolins to consider in $2000 range? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

f-d, can you please elaborate?

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Today, 11:28am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Gibson A Oval Tuning Machines in Equipment

Pops1, I agree. I have some Golden Age tuners on one of my Gibson A teens mandolins, and they fit perfectly and work very well. I am quite happy to...

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Today, 10:50am

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread What A style Oval hole mandolins to consider in $2000 range? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I'm reviving this thread because I'm fascinated with oval hole A mandolins. I've never played one, and won't have an opportunity to do so for the...

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Jan-25-2021, 8:32am

Jon Hall replied to a thread Mandolin goes sharp between sessions? in Equipment

I, half-jokingly, tell my mandolin students that unless you want everyone to know you’re a beginner before they hear you play, don’t take your...

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Jan-24-2021, 8:00am

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Mandolin goes sharp between sessions? in Equipment

My teacher gave me a humidifier for my case last week. Maybe someone has already suggested trying one, but just in case. . . .

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Jan-24-2021, 7:45am

Jon Hall replied to a thread Mandolin goes sharp between sessions? in Equipment

Relative Humidity explains what your observation regarding temperature. Warmer air can contain more moisture than cooler air. 50% relative humidity...

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Jan-23-2021, 8:21pm

Jon Hall replied to a thread Mandolin goes sharp between sessions? in Equipment

I live in East Texas. On a Spring afternoon the relative humidity in my apartment is 50% but outdoors it is 65-80%.

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Jan-23-2021, 3:08pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

Tom, I tried to do that very thing. See my previous response as to how well that worked out. Maybe the problem is the app.

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Jan-23-2021, 3:06pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

You facetious, Sue? Must be that Billy Jack influence. Lol Why don't you visit me in Texas and we can walk to the luthier? As to the audio...

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Jan-23-2021, 2:44pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Possible Transition from Light to Medium Strings in Equipment

OK, so I just got back from the Luthier. He tuned my mandolin, said the action was good and cannot be set lower, and sent me on my way. No charge. ...

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Jan-23-2021, 12:17pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

Actually, Sue, I had planned on upgrading after 5 years of playing. I hit that milestone last May, only to decide I know nothing about buying an...

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Jan-23-2021, 8:34am

Jon Hall replied to a thread A vs. F in Equipment

I’ve found there are a couple of differences not related to tone or appearance. The weight of the F style headstock is heavier than an A style and...

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Jan-23-2021, 8:25am

Jon Hall replied to a thread Mandolin goes sharp between sessions? in Equipment

My mandolins have always gone sharp when the relative humidity is lower. I lived in a house with ac window units and not central air so when I took...

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Jan-22-2021, 7:04pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

Maybe I'll try this.

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Jan-22-2021, 6:20pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

What gave you the idea I've figured it out, Sue! I can't even practice because of my string issues! Time for wine.

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Jan-22-2021, 6:19pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

Nothing happens!

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Jan-22-2021, 6:12pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

I've gotten this far. At the risk of embarrassing myself, how do I drag and drop? I've tried both right and left clicking on my mouse and dragging....

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Jan-22-2021, 5:32pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Possible Transition from Light to Medium Strings in Equipment

The only one I know of is Bryan at Murphy's - right down the street from me.

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Jan-22-2021, 4:46pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Possible Transition from Light to Medium Strings in Equipment

I hadn't thought about needing a different pick! The one I've liked is a red Big Stubby. If the size is on the pick, I can't read it! It seems...

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Jan-22-2021, 8:09am

Jon Hall replied to a thread Possible Transition from Light to Medium Strings in Equipment

Sherry, another option I think you should consider is GHS Silk and Steel strings or the GHS Silk and Bronze strings. These are a heavier gauge than...

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Jan-21-2021, 10:44pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Nice! Love the tremolo.

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Jan-21-2021, 10:42pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Really nice!

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Jan-21-2021, 10:05pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Possible Transition from Light to Medium Strings in Equipment

OK, so I decided to change my strings. Watched most of a video showing how to do it. Then my husband said he would do it. He changed the E...

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Jan-21-2021, 7:45pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks, Jim! I considered the email option, but somehow that didn't seem to be the most tech savvy way to do it.

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Jan-21-2021, 6:29pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm considering all suggested options and am starting with this one. TM, after checking out J4T Multitrack, I decided to try Voice Recorder & Audio...

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Jan-21-2021, 4:05pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Possible Transition from Light to Medium Strings in Equipment

I've really dreaded this string changing business, even to the point of considering taking my mandolin to a luthier to have it done. Anyway, the...

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Jan-21-2021, 2:11pm

Sherry Cadenhead started a thread Possible Transition from Light to Medium Strings in Equipment

It's been a long time since my strings have been changed. I've always used light gauge strings; when I checked my string supply, I found I only have...

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Jan-20-2021, 4:21pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

It just occurred to me I have a Zoom H2n recorder. Would that be a better choice than Audacity for my accompaniment recording?

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Jan-20-2021, 8:35am

Jon Hall replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

I like the sound of an open back banjo with Aquila nylon strings. Have any of you heard a banjo Lin or mando-banjo strung with these strings? I think...

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Jan-19-2021, 1:36pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

Videos of both is my first choice, but can't figure out a way to do it with my Android. Acapella doesn't work well on an Android, I'm told.

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