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In the early years I knew a guy who hand engraved (with a mororised engraver) each tailpiece. They were all basically along a similar design but all had their individual take on that design.

The last two digits of my serial numbers signify the year while the first three relate to the number of the instrument.
So your mandolin is the 46th mandolin I have built and it was completed in...

Thank you so much for providing me with the opportunity to chat on Mandolins and Beer Daniel. It was a lot of fun and your questions were thoughtful ones.
I just want to clarify one answer I gave to...

This is simply terrible news. I came to know Gerry by way of his love for the mandolin and meeting up at Monroe Camp. Gerry was a quietly spoken, true gentleman and I enjoyed his company immensely....

This is incredibly sad news. Joe was a lovely guy who offered so much with his teaching and his musicianship. My thoughts go out to Paula and the rest of his family.
RIP Joe, you'll be sorely...

I'm not sure about everyone else but this link doesn't seem to work for me.
Might try this link to that clip to see if it goes through.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNci9qp1zAo

Hope this...

I can't wait for the Monroe Camp! What more could you ask for if you're a Monroe style enthusiast; look at the line up of teachers. I loved it last year and am really looking forward to getting...

Here is another clip of Mike performing at the Fairbridge Festival in Western Australia. Here he is playing Alabama Baby and is joined by Maria Duff on double bass.
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Here's a clip of Mike performing at the Fairbridge Festival in Western Australia. Powerful mandolin playing and great singing!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=N71RTuYQzS8

I'll put up more as I get them...

Hi Mike
No, that's not a loaner, it's a brand new beast to match his 'dola. He's been trying a lot of alternate tunings as well which has been very interesting to hear.

Paul

We have just said farewell to Mike Compton after a very successful tour of Australia and he was simply fantastic. Mike performed mostly as a solo act but while at the National Festival in Canberra,...

Hi Bernie

I do build mandocellos, whenever I get the chance. Even though mandolins are my bread and butter, I love the opportunity to get involved in both mandolas and mandocellos. Orders for the...

Hi Olaf
The 'revamping' I mentioned is mainly to do with reorganising space in my workshop and using that space more effectively. I'm trying to creat more defined 'work stations' I suppose. This way...

Hi Folks

Just thought I'd let you know that I have just launched the new website for Duff Mandolins. Here is the address:

www.duffmandolins.com

Hope you all enjoy having a look around.
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Hi Olaf
Yes, I'll definately be at IBMA this year. Probably from Wednesday or Thursday onwards. I'll also be at the Monroe Camp in Owensboro.
Hope to catch up with lots of folks there!
Paul

Mike's H5 is not fitted with a Virzi. You can get a pretty good idea of the tone from the Mississippi Waltz clip mentioned above and there is another clip which really gives you a good idea of the...

Len, wish we were coming down your way. I'd love to catch up with the happy pair....and it would be good to see the mandolins too! All the best to yourself and Jill.

It's a brand new beast. 1 piece slab-sugar back. Already starting to find its voice.

Looking forward to catching up with you guys. Mark, I can't wait to see one of those 'roadworn' Martins.
Paul

Hi there,
The band I am in; Bluegrass Parkway, are going to be touring in the states during June so I thought I might let you all know the schedule just in case any of you folks on the cafe want to...