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  1. Thread: Odd mandolin

    by GTison
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    Re: Odd mandolin

    I think the front mandolin is a Belltone type with a resonator. There are several versions of these I think. Seems like I can see holes around the edge like the holes of the wooden resonator. It is...
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    Re: Is this a Gibson?

    Looks like a later restoration of the mandolin. As to the trade show, maybe it was a lacquer trade show :) .

    What looks original: The general shape, sound hole inlay and double line "rosette"...
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    Re: Crossing the Cumberland?

    It is similar. :) How bout that. But listen to the fiddle breaks on NBB's 20 year blues or Butch Robins recording of the same. They bear very little resemblance to Kitchen Girl. So like A LOT of...
  4. Re: Very pretty tuners had to be put on upside down 😭 (Gibson A)

    Interesting. Multiple issues here. 1. Upside down tuners that turn backward to the norm. I've seen plenty of old Gibsons with the corners ground off the tuners to match the headstock. Just look...
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    Re: Yet another KM-DAWG post...

    I owned till recently a 1984 KM-1000 I purchased new. After about 10 years it developed 'the hump". Randy Wood refretted it. He did not plane it, He just leveled the top of the new frets. Said...
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    Re: What's the big deal about changing strings?

    I don't play as much anymore. But If I did I would change after a couple of shows at least. It didn't take too long but always fifteen minutes more or less. Now days I may go 6 months or more. ...
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    Re: Need opinions Gibson Flatiron

    1 to 2 K is a pretty wide range. But The closer to 1K the better if you are only considering the resale value and want to leave the back door open. Remember condition always plays into the value....
  8. Re: Is The Note On The 5th Fret Of Your Mando’s “A” String a “D”?

    sounds like you need to set the intonation by moving the bridge to start. Here is a popular free book on how to do it:...
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    Re: Scaggs "Daniel Prayed"

    Scaggs sounds to be in "get up John" tuning.

    E strings - D / A
    A strings - remain same
    D strings - remain same
    G strings - A / F#
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    Re: Old Time Mandolin Workshop with Caleb Klauder

    Sammy the fiddler for Foghorn SB is doing a workshop. I'm gonna watch that. I'm sure
    sorry I missed Caleb's workshop.
  11. Thread: Fern?

    by GTison
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    Re: Fern?

    The context of the conversation narrows the meaning of "fern" down, usually anyway. If you are talking vintage Gibson F-5s, it will be as John stated above. 40 years ago this was about the only...
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    Re: non resonant note

    Jeff, I like this approach.
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    non resonant note

    So, I was playing in C, and when playing a C on the E string. It is noticeably less resonant than the notes leading up to that note. It has the fundamental, but the overtones reduce greatly. Is...
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    Re: Need help identifying date of my F2

    I thought serial numbers were always in pencil. It does appear that a number is under the ink. Perhaps use a different light to reveal this penciled number. Almost looks like a 5 under the 8,...
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    Re: Experiences with ArtistWorks

    I can play the mandolin in a fashion. I had played the fiddle on and off for many years. But, I was not very good even to my ears. I decided to begin again at it. I started with Daryl Anger on...
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    Re: Preferred wire cutters?

    Kleins are SERIOUS tools. (or used to be)
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    Re: Preferred wire cutters?

    I never considered that, about the copper vs. steel. I always wanted the smallest pair I could find so that they would fit in my case without taking up much real estate. I currently have an...
  18. Thread: Blonde Loars ?

    by GTison
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    Re: Blonde Loars ?

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    So this Photo posted by SGarrity shows Mike Seegers Fern F5, right. I'm not the authority, But doesn't this faceplate look like a '29 and not a '25. It has the "drilled" fern...
  19. Thread: Blonde Loars ?

    by GTison
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    Re: Blonde Loars ?

    Link to previous thread without resurrecting it of same mandolin in question. https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/103107-Seeger-s-Blonde-Gibson-Fern
  20. Thread: Blonde Loars ?

    by GTison
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    Re: Blonde Loars ?

    I got interested in Mike Seeger's fern recently. I found this as the above videos are no longer available.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKyZrdQQhiE
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    Re: Daily Cleaning Routine

    I played an 84 KM-1000 when I met the late Macon Richards. My mandolin was about 5 yrs old then, but looked practically new. He said "How old is that mandolin?". I told him, he had a funny look on...
  22. Thread: RIP Tony Rice

    by GTison
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    Re: Tony Rice passed

    A thread is over in Bluegrass section.
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    Re: Cool video of a Loar.

    can't play it either. wonder why?
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    Re: Tailpiece busted - is this normal?

    Yes, the fitment of the cover ,if you have the original "Flatiron", may be difficult. There seem to be several makers of these over the years. The Prucha may be the best bet to start.
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    Re: Halsey mandolin, fiddle and bow

    Is that front point mitered in?
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