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  1. Re: What are the chances that a moderately-priced mandolin sounds

    While I recognize that our budgetary sense of what constitutes "moderately-priced" is a sliding scale, I would point out that the OP joined in July of 2023 and only has 35 posts to date.



    The...
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    Re: Luthier in NE Florida?

    I’m not sure if he’s officially retired, but Ross Teigen in Hawthorn at least had a stellar reputation.

    https://vintagelicksguitars.com/vintage-guitar-repair-luthiers/
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    Re: Quilted Maple Sky

    Would make a great album cover / title!
  4. Re: anyone handled/played one of these Northfield Octave mandolin

    Why wait?

    https://www.elderly.com/products/northfield-workshop-mahogany-archtop-octave-mandolin-with-case
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    Re: Best Place to Shop For Mandolins

    This is. Why are you shopping for mandolins with Guitar Center and Sam Ash?
  6. Re: Mandolins are 2-3x more than equivelent guitars?

    It looks like Eastman is getting into the market for $399:

    https://www.eastmanguitars.com/pch_m104_new
  7. Re: Oval Hole, A styl mandolin with full 14.25 to 14.50" scale le

    It was listed as a Nyberg Celtic mandolin.
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    Re: Linda Lou my Gibson

    Mike, can you share pictures to frame that contrast?
  9. Re: Oval Hole, A styl mandolin with full 14.25 to 14.50" scale le

    It may not have all of the requested scale, but I’m guessing you’ll like it when you buy it!

    https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/213023#213023
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    Re: Getting Started in 2024 - What's The Move?

    Seeing that you are in Massachusetts, you might benefit from a trip to The Music Emporium in Lexington. But based on your stated goals and budget(s), I don’t think you’re going to be satisfied until...
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    Re: Getting Started in 2024 - What's The Move?

    Northfield might be discussed as the entry point into professional mandolins, especially F-styles.



    I think you’ve answered your own question here. Were I in your position, I would look for a...
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    Re: Top Current Makers

    I’m a big and vocal proponent of both builders, particularly if you like your new mandolins to look and sound old, but each will struggle to break into this list for the same reason: limited output....
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    Re: This Baby's Got Back!

    I’ve always liked the back of this tribute to #74003:

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    Re: Eastman MD315 resale value

    I usually start at 70% of new replacement value ($919) which would be $643.30 and then decide whether I want to adjust for expected fees and shipping.
  15. Re: Flat top mandolins - What strings do you like and use?

    It depends on the flattop, as the GHS PF270/A260 sets the I might install on a Mid-Missouri/Big Muddy would differ from the D’Addario EJ62 strings I would put on a Flatiron 1N or EJ73’s for a Redline...
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    Re: Gifted another of my sons an instrument

    So if I understand you clearly, we’re shopping for an oval? :))
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    Re: Giacomel A-5

    I agree, though the aesthetics of the back are on my lowest rung of reasons to buy or avoid a mandolin. I certainly prefer the look to a J5.

    Icaro must still be looking for that apartment.
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    Re: Big Muddy MB-11

    I was wondering if it’s Blackwood for the fretboard.
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    Re: It is just not right - What to try?

    How long have you had it? Sometimes it takes our ears a bit to adjust to a new instrument if it sounds suitably different from its predecessor. I would start by experimenting with the replaceables:...
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    Re: Interesting F2 (F4)

    Then why did you take it to four and post it here?
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    Re: Ideal scale length

    I’m a big fan of the size 2:

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    But I could be tempted by the Martin TEN515 from Elderly. Or a Collings. Plus the Fletcher. And a National…
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    Re: What's GDAE and audible in a session?

    Two great tastes that taste great together!

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    Re: Ideal scale length

    My uninformed opinion is 21" for CGDA and 23" for GDAE. YMMV.
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    Re: Best Place to Shop For Mandolins

    Charles Johnson operates Vintage Mandolin Headquarters in Brandon, just outside of Tampa, which looks like a 40 minute drive from you.

    http://www.vintagemandolin.com/
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    Re: Is anyone else scared of Bill Monroe?

    At the very least, it qualifies as artificial.
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