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    Mandocello Strings on Tenor Guitar

    I have a Blueridge 23 inch scale tenor guitar tuned GDAE. I know standard tuning goes up to CDGA, but has anyone ever tried using heavier strings to tune down to CDGA in the same octave as a...
  2. Thread: Luthier Needed

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    Re: Luthier Needed

    Thanks for the suggestion, Russ. Appreciate it.

    --Matt
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    Thank you. I wondered about them. This is very helpful.
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    Luthier Needed

    Hi all,

    I just bought my first vintage mandolin, a 1921 Gibson F2. It's a player's instrument. The fretboard was replaced at some point. The current frets are in need of replacement. I think it...
  5. Thread: Old vs New Oval

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    Re: Old vs New Oval

    Thanks, Jim. Yes, looking for a rounder tone for classical. I started on an Eastman 804v, and will upgrade that one day to a nicer F-hole.
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    Re: Old vs New Oval

    Thanks, FD. Looking for a mandolin with an oval hole for Celtic and classical, which I'm playing more of than bluegrass. I know I can play both with an F-hole mando--I currently have an Eastman...
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    Re: Old vs New Oval

    Thanks, Gavin!

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    Thanks, John!

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    Thanks, Don!
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    Great info. Thanks, Charley!

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    Thanks, Gavin! Helpful!
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    Re: Old vs New Oval

    Very helpful. Thanks, Dave!
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    Old vs New Oval

    Hey everyone,

    Looking to buy my first oval hole. Considering a new Collings MT O but wondering about vintage Gibson ovals. One challenge is there are no available Gibsons near me to try. Anyone...
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