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    Sarah Jarosz on Austin City Limits

    Sarah Jarosz taped a set for Austin City Limits yesterday. I have no idea how long it will remain up, but right now you can watch it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDcLqrLaguw

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    Thile Update NYT

    New York Times profile of 40-year old mandolinist, C.T. HERE


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    Re: Question for Thomastik strings users

    I have them on my L&H, and have used them on another oval, but no, not very loud and not bright enough for bluegrass is my impression. They sound like flatwounds. As for durability? I don't know...
  4. Thread: Bright tuners

    by pops1
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    Re: Bright tuners

    +1 almost as accurate as the Peterson, lighter, smaller and cheaper. Especially if you use the strobe, the accuracy increases.
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    Re: Ellis Waitlist

    :disbelief: https://themusicemporium.com/products/ellis-f5-reserve-w-torch-wire-inlay-and-engraved-tailpiece
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    Re: Do you name your instruments?

    No, but then I never got around to naming my children either.
  7. Thread: Mapes Strings

    by HoGo
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    Re: Mapes Strings

    In past times the winding sometimes came loose from the core wire when the wire got damaged in few spots by strong fretting or damage by bending the same string at the same spot. The string would not...
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    Re: New carbon fiber mandolin builder

    Not all mandolins made of wood have "warmth"... some brighter, some tinnier, some metallic... at the end of the day it's all about finding an instrument that suits you... at least until MAS strikes...
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    Re: New carbon fiber mandolin builder

    No reason why a carbon fiber mandolin can't have "the warmth".
    https://soundcloud.com/martyjacobson/carbon-fiber-proto-tarboltin
    https://soundcloud.com/martyjacobson/carbon-fiber-proto-bach-prelude...
  10. Re: How to Keep a Headstock Tuner from Damaging Your Instrument

    Thanks, I think (ignoring possible irony and/or sarcasm), but you can set your sights a little higher. ;) :grin: :whistling:
  11. Re: John Monteleone "The Chisels Are Calling" movie trailer

    The next step is to apply to film festivals. A good festival can help a film to build awareness and also to connect with distribution channels. But top festivals will only screen a film if they are...
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    Re: Ellis Waitlist

    Here's a few pics of #500 since the above link is gone193137
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    Re: Mando upgrade - opinions sought

    Ah, yes - the wait for a commissioned new build - exquisite anticipation! Hope the Ellis is all you expect of it.
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    Re: Cases and covers

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    Air Guitar Case
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    Re: Better Than Baggs Venue?

    I have one and love it, but it doesn't have rebverb, which the OP wants.
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    by Dave_W
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    Re: Gilchrist

    Speaking of the next one, it's fun to watch the progress of his batches - http://www.gilchristmandolins.com/current-1

    I wish all builders did that, though I think his annual batches may be unique?...
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    Re: New Mandolin Day!

    Just open it up already!!!!
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    Re: Mandolin stands

    I love the Cooperstand Pro Mini. It looks very nice and wooden and is so small I can fit it in most of my mandolin cases and gig bags. 191515
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    Re: What's in your case?

    Any time!:cool:
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    Re: Speed of bluegrass... is it just me?

    The magic is when the masters play fast/difficult but doesn't seem it. Ricky Skaggs, Mark O'Connor, etc. A little clip where I'm working up a Sam Bush bit with a metronome. It's OK-ish, but at the...
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    Re: NMD: Ellis A5 Special

    Baby got back!

    (Sir Mix-a-Lot is woefully under represented on the Cafe...)

    Kirk
  22. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and all the very best to you

    Hi all:

    I know this Christmas and Holiday season won't be the best for everybody, but I'm still wishing you just that; the very best possible.

    People here have shared everything from wonderous...
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    Re: NMD: Collings MF Deluxe

    Congrats !
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    Re: NMD: Collings MF Deluxe

    I am happy for you! What a great mandolin and it looks great!
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    Re: NMD: Collings MF Deluxe

    Wow, that's a beauty. One of the nicest mandolins I've heard is an MF. And yes, some Collings ring out different. When you find one and are able to afford it, grab it. Glad you did.
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