Frank is an old friend of mine from Alaska. My son took lessons from him and his Dad, which led to lessons from Dave Grisman, Don Rigsby, Chris Thiele, and Jason Norris. The kid can play!
Type: Posts; User: Al Koenig
Re: The Frank Solivan Interview
Frank is an old friend of mine from Alaska. My son took lessons from him and his Dad, which led to lessons from Dave Grisman, Don Rigsby, Chris Thiele, and Jason Norris. The kid can play!
Re: Love for Ovals
While in Nashville I got a photo of Iran Louvin’s mandolin, he liked oval holes too.
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Al
Re: Love for Ovals
I love oval holes
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My most recent acquisition, in the mail:
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As I say, I love oval holes.
Re: An invitation for members to use their real name
Please change alaskaal to Al Koenig. Can’t believe I missed this, but I quit the mandolin for quite a while and recently came back.
Thanks,
Al
Re: Tailpiece tines are bent upward: new tailpiece needed?
So far, every time I’ve tried to “adjust” the tines, they’ve broken off (two times, not enough for a valid statistical sample, but hey.) Your mileage may vary, but this is my experience. Contact...
Re: Interesting F2 (F4)
That was exactly what I was thinking and you’ve correctly deduced my motivation. I have, however, learned my lesson and I will keep further “heads up” close to my vest. It appeared to be a great sell...
Re: Interesting F2 (F4)
I’m not interested in another vintage Gibson to care for. It’s nice and desirable, but not for me.
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Have at it.
Interesting F2 (F4)
An interesting F2, that is actually an F4. $3000 earlier, I took it to four. GIBSON F2 MANDOLIN #69155 With Case.
Re: Bulldog Mandolins
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Here is a photo of 32.
Re: Bulldog Mandolins
An old thread I know, but I just picked up an F4 Hybrid Bulldog, 32 008. Sweet sounding machine, have had difficulty adjusting the truss rod, bit got it playable and think I may play it a lot this...