I think that was the sinker cypress and mahogany. ;)
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
I think that was the sinker cypress and mahogany. ;)
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
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This TP is from my 2002 Duff H-5 mandola. They look very similar to my eyes (especially in person, mine has much more chrome plating). It is beautiful engraving for sure, I would guess...
Randy Wood is in southern Georgia just outside of Savannah in Bloomingdale. He knows a fair amount about mandolins :)
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
Lovely rendition Colin!! It must have been the "harpsichord" solo that was calling out to your A-4. Sounded great!!
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
The action at the 12th fret seems too high imho and perhaps at the nut as well yielding a mandolin that you are struggling to easily play. Can you post a picture of the neck from the side showing the...
Heat and humidity from living 20+ years in Florida convinced me of the value of speed necks especially on my '56 F-12. The F-12 had a black painted finish on the neck that was extremely sticky so I...
Jim42059 said "thought I would eventually learn how to translate to a mandolin. Not yet, so I've been searching for another way. Thank you."
Any other way that you choose to avoid learning how to...
Beautiful mandolin for sure. I wish he had it in tune???
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
Not the instrument silly...the blonde holding the instrument. Oh, sorry not a mandolin. That's a Marilyn:cool:
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
Much love for a 1916 blackface F that I acquired in 1975 for $650. Of the mandolins in my
current rotation, it gets the least playtime but the most appreciation when played. It is strung with D'A...
Is Blacktop Monday allowed??
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Len B.
Clearwater, FL
Thanks Daryl for posting this and David for the idea and getting this project together. Lots of information to digest. Well done!!
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
I recently purchased a set of Gotoh gold A style tuners for a Gibson A-5L that came equipped with Schaller tuners with pearloid buttons. I chose the Gotohs because the tuner buttons could be replaced...
I use D'Adddario EFW-74s on my mid-teens F-4 (oval hole but you knew that). The strings are stainless steel flat wound like the Tomastiks I have used on this mandolin with unsatisfactory results...
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I just spotted this new ad in the classifieds. Enjoy!!
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
I usually change my D'Addario EFW-74s after about 6 months or so. At 6 months they still sound good but may surprise you with how much better the new set will sound.
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
Just one??? :disbelief:
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
I have been using D'Addario EFW-74s on my 1916 F-4 for a few years with exactly the results I was seeking. After using D'A EFT-74s phosphur bronze sets for many years I realized that the old F-4...
That's one way to perform a Virzi-ectomy through the F-hole, but you run the risk of scarring the F hole area. Removing the back (if you know what you're doing) is less risky imho. That's how Randy...
That's drop dead gorgeous!! Enjoy it in good health Zach.
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
There is not one better than another, they are all just different. You be the judge of what you like, or can afford, but they are all great!!
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
A good many of them were "under" the Christmas tree at some point in their lives ;)
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
And remember to post pictures or the deal never happened ;) Seriously, your impressions on sound and playability are most welcome. TIA
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
(owner of a 1916 F-4 since 1975)
They're ugly, replace with the Golden Age restoration tuners. Seems like it is peghead heavy and could be balanced much better with the GA tuners imho.
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
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A very good friend painted this watercolor for my birthday in June depicting two of my favorite activities, playing mandolin and drinking good wine. She knows I'm a hopeless mando-holic.
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