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    Re: Clip-on mic vs Removable Pickup

    I am also a very satisfied user of the Meyers feather mic:

    https://www.myerspickups.com/products/the-feather

    It has great sound, several options for attaching to the mandolin with a clip, and...
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    Re: Standard bluegrass tunes CD?

    One CD with a lot of standards that I thought was great to play along with (Ashby Frank on mandolin):

    https://www.discogs.com/release/6664453-The-Mashville-Brigade-Bluegrass-Smash-Hits-Volume-1
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    Re: Favorite F straps?

    I had a similar problem with an F-5 scroll and found that the Little Satchel kangaroo straps (http://www.gilchristmandolins.com/accessories) worked well.

    I wound up ordering a vintage strap from...
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    Re: Calton case w/Tone Guard

    I was just looking on the Calton site for ordering mandolin cases. One of the questions asked in building your case is whether or not you use a ToneGard.

    Alan
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    Re: Carter Vintage is relocating

    Unfortunately, Arnold's Country Kitchen -- the "meat+3" place next to Carter's -- recently closed:
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    Re: Personal Mandolin Monitor

    I have had a lot of success with a Schertler Giulia amplifier:

    https://reverb.com/item/1331894-schertler-giulia-y-wood

    I use a Myers feather that clamps on the mandolin (I clamp mine on the...
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    Re: Audio Technica Pro 35 clip on to pedal

    Another option is to run the microphone into a small amplifier and use a volume pedal that goes into the amp's insert (effects). You can use the amplifier's direct out to go to the mixing board and...
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    Re: Carvin Double-neck electric Bass/Mandolin

    For a comprehensive look at Carvin instruments, including doublenecks, check out the Carvin Museum:

    http://www.carvinmuseum.com/

    Alan
  9. Thread: Pickup options?

    by acinva
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    Re: Pickup options?

    You should also check out the Myers feather pickup:

    https://www.myerspickups.com/pickups/the-feather-series

    It is very easy to attach/remove and sounds great. You could run it directly into a...
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    Re: Myers Blend Pickup

    I have had great success running the Myers feather directly into a small Schertler Giulia amplifier. It goes into the amp through the XLR input and I use the direct out to go to the mixer. I also use...
  11. Re: Go to guy for top mandolin set up in Nashville area

    I would also suggest Hugh Hansen:

    https://hughhansen.com/

    He used to work on Gilchrists when he was at Gruhn's and he has done a fantastic job for me on several different mandolins.

    Alan
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    Re: Mic for onboard use

    I am using the Myers Feather Pickup and really like the sound. It has a lot of options for installation and is very easy to put on and take off.
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    Re: Lost or Stolen: Stolen Gibson F4

    From "10 Questions for Albert Lee" at https://www.musicradar.com/news/10-questions-for-albert-lee:

    “I’ve got a mandolin that’s about 110 years old - a Gibson mandolin, does that count? It’s an...
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    Re: Transcribing guitar solo for mandolin

    Thanks for the suggestions.

    Alan
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    Transcribing guitar solo for mandolin

    Are there any services out there that can take a guitar solo from a video and transcribe it for mandolin? I could probably do this over time, but am looking for a quicker solution.

    Alan
  16. Thread: Small amplifier

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    Re: Small amplifier

    I have a Schertler Giulia Y (40 amps) and really like it. It has a very natural sound and some great features. The newer Giulia X has 50 amps.

    Alan
  17. Thread: Amplification

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    Re: Amplification

    I have had success using the Myers Feather Pickup System, which is basically a small microphone that clips onto the mandolin: https://www.myerspickups.com/products/the-feather. I run that directly...
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    Re: Build in pick up/mic for Big Cittern

    You should also take a look at Myers Pickups, which is a small microphone that can be clipped on instruments in a variety of ways:

    https://www.myerspickups.com/products

    I have recently been...
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    Re: Instrument Insurance Help

    I have been using Anderson: https://www.anderson-group.com/. I am happy with them, but have not had to file any claims. When I first got instrument insurance, I got quotes from Anderson and Heritage...
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    Re: Seeking a virtual program where we can jam

    I forgot to mention that your headphones should be hooked up through the USB interface.

    While you can use a webcam for the video, you cannot use the webcam microphone. I wasted a lot of time...
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    Re: Seeking a virtual program where we can jam

    You will need headphones. You will also need a microphone plugged into a USB interface. I had reasonable success with this one:...
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    Re: Seeking a virtual program where we can jam

    I wish such a program existed. The closest I have found is JamKazam -- https://jamkazam.com/. It works better for playing with others in your general geographic area, although there will always be...
  23. Thread: the Small Dog

    by acinva
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    Re: the Small Dog

    I think Small Dog covers are great and wish they were still around. I know that Caseadillo makes covers for Calton and Hoffee guitar cases, and I thought I read somewhere they were coming out with...
  24. Thread: Nolan faulkner

    by acinva
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    Re: Nolan faulkner

    I just noticed this thread from last year. I understand Nolan used to play with Red Ellis. I recently bought a mandolin that Red used to own and is pictured on his "Soldier's Dream" and "The First...
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    Re: Mandolin insurance?

    I have had a good experience with Anderson Instrument Insurance. When I first got the policy, I contacted Heritage and Anderson and both were willing to negotiate their price to get the business.
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