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Mandobar replied to a thread Collings MF5 - Any years to avoid? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

They posted some of their NAMM instruments on their website a week ago. They seem to be doing fine.

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Jan-22-2021, 8:30pm

Mandobar replied to a thread Collings MF5 - Any years to avoid? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Not to put too fine a point on it, but Bill was closely overseeing most details even up until his death. That doesn't diminish the instruments being...

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Jan-22-2021, 10:39am

Mandobar replied to a thread Collings MF5 - Any years to avoid? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I’ve owned probably close to 40 Collings mandolins over the years and some very early ones. The necks were rather thin and v-shaped on the early...

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Jan-20-2021, 12:52pm

Mandobar replied to a thread Kimble two point reviews? in General Mandolin Discussions

Not digging the new headstock, but great tone.

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Jan-19-2021, 10:00pm

Mandobar replied to a thread Where are the ' Big guys ' ? in Builders and Repair

Lynn is playing clawhammer with us over on Hilarie Burhans Paetron’s group. I was surprised to see him there, but then again, we all need something...

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Jan-18-2021, 9:04pm

Mandobar commented on article Winter Virtual Mandolin Camp with Alan Bibey, Don Stiernberg, David Surette and Matt Flinner in Workshops

Wanna learn Irish/Celtic/Breton, the David Surette is the MAN! The triplet/ornament king, and a heck of a cittern player.

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Jan-18-2021, 10:44am

Mandobar replied to a thread Campanella, Red Diamond, Northfield, Collings experience in General Mandolin Discussions

this is the video of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVNiSDFACCM

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Jan-16-2021, 3:59pm

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

Are the top and the back convex (curved- not carved)? or is it a true "flat top"?

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Jan-15-2021, 5:17pm

Mandobar replied to a thread Trillium longscale mandola demo in CBOM

Bob, are you getting your banjo hardware from Patrick from Balsam Banjoworks?

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Jan-15-2021, 3:12pm

Mandobar replied to a thread Trillium longscale mandola demo in CBOM

You don't see more, because frankly, Bob didn't make all that many. From what I understand from another local builder here he sold all his equipment...

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Jan-03-2021, 8:47pm

Mandobar replied to a thread Monteleones at Rudy's Music in General Mandolin Discussions

Rumor has it that Liz gave John M. a copy of that picture, but he had to sign an agreement that he would never sell it or make copies of it.

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Jan-03-2021, 1:32pm

Mandobar replied to a thread RIP cafe member man_dough_nollij in General Mandolin Discussions

jb, I totally forgot this was Lee’s handle too. Wow, it’s been six years already.

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Jan-03-2021, 10:05am

Mandobar replied to a thread Monteleones at Rudy's Music in General Mandolin Discussions

The archtops sell for bigger dough than the mandolins. I was under the impression that the mandolin that belongs to Michael Todd and Liz Taylor's...

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Jan-03-2021, 10:00am

Mandobar replied to a thread RIP cafe member man_dough_nollij in General Mandolin Discussions

His last activity was in 2014 according to his profile. perhaps he was sick for a while.

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Jan-02-2021, 5:22pm

Mandobar replied to a thread New toy day in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

My husband is an electronics guy. He doesn't play, but he has done some amazing amp and pedal work. The most annoying part is when he tells me what...

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Jan-01-2021, 10:34pm

Mandobar replied to a thread Hansen F5 just finished! in General Mandolin Discussions

I believe the OP has since sold his Hansen. I believe Carters has had one for sale for a while

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Dec-29-2020, 5:54pm

Mandobar replied to a thread Bedbugs And Mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

I wish all tenants were like you. Ours eventually wore us down to the point where I no longer cared to have rental property (even the ones who were...

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Dec-29-2020, 9:41am

Mandobar replied to a thread Bedbugs And Mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

JB, if the landlord gives you a hard time, have a little talk with the health inspector. He can facilitate an equitable solution, and will also...

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Dec-28-2020, 9:31am

Mandobar replied to a thread Music store etiquette? in General Mandolin Discussions

If you are planning on visiting stores in Boston, please be aware that we have pretty strict public health restrictions (quarantining periods, masks,...

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Dec-25-2020, 4:44pm

Mandobar replied to a thread Bedbugs And Mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

Try to avoid breathing in the diatomaceous earth. It can create lung and breathing issues.

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