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Two nice blonde instruments from veteran English luthier Dave Farmiloe. Dave is primarily known as a repair man, but he makes wonderful instruments.

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My Farmiloe 5 string telemando is 1.625 inches.

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I would be grateful if the moderator could close the thread. I had raised the questions in the original post because they were of genuine interest to me, but others seem intent on derailing...

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Very nice. Thanks for posting. Definitely a continental feel to it from a Scottish perspective.

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Sorry, I’m not the most technical. It comes up ok on my iPad?

If you search Ivan Drever Durham on YouTube it will be first up. Worth watching.


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I bought one from a music shop in Edinburgh in the mid-90s, just when I was starting to play the instrument. It was very similar to that pictured.

When I took it home, I found that I could...

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That was excellent. Thanks for posting and providing the tab so that us lesser mortals can understand exactly what you’re playing. Hope you are going to continue playing jazz mandolin. I think...

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That’s the first time I’ve been aware of hearing a 5 string octave. Thought that it sounded excellent. Would be interested to see the 4 string in action, if you have a similar video....

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If you listen to the recent Beer and Mandolins podcast with Don, he talks about which mandolin was played on which tracks.

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That was an interesting watch, thanks for posting. I started the mandolin in the mid-90’s and had lessons from Nigel for a few years, so it triggered a lot of memories.

I remember going to...

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Yes, first impressions of the sound have been very good. The condition was pristine, which always make me nervous on a 30 year old instrument, worrying that the previous owners had been...

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Here is a photo of a Sobell mandolin I bought recently.

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I think it’s from 1991 as it has 2591 stamped on the neck endblock inside the instrument. Nothing on the label. The year...

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I recently got the tenor guitar (octave mandolin?) pictured below.

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It came without a case, so I’m looking to get a decent gig bag for storing it when not in use. Any suggestions...

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Very impressive in every way. Really enjoyed that. Thanks for posting.

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Dagger,

That looked like a lot of fun. Thanks for posting.

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Looks very similar to my Marwin Jewel made by Harmony in 1940.

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I think otherwise (very good).


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I found Schaller's customer service to be excellent. When one of the tuner buttons snapped on my Djangolin, they sent a new set of replacement buttons for free.

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The answer is yes. My US made Ovation is of the same vintage and came in a rectangular fitted case as pictured. The case is made by TKL of Canada. I tried to put the Ovation in my Hiscox...

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Does seem expensive. I received two armrests and 3 Wegen picks last week from Kyle at the Mando Store. He charged 13 dollars.

I was particularly happy when the postman put these through the...

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I was going through the mandolins on EBay UK on Monday and saw that this mandolin had just been posted. It triggered my memory of this thread which must have stuck with me as I loved the Art...

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I don't know much about classical music or composition, but I do know I enjoyed that very much. Thank you.

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This is from cafe member Eric Skye who works with mandolinist Tim Connell at times. His thoughts on how to try and be the best player you can. I thought it was excellent, but have not seen it...

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Success! Worked out better than I had hoped and a big improvement. Thanks for all the advice.

Graham, here's what it looks like. Got it on EBay from a vintage guitar shop in France. Nobody...