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    Re: Harwood mandolin

    Thanks! My Harwood bowlback was displayed and passed around the Classical Mandolin Society of America Convention in Kansas City this year. It was lots of fun showing off a mandolin made right here in...
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    Re: Steve Kaufman Camp

    The Kamp is designed for people from expert level to "just got it out of the box". You'll do fine. There are beginner classes that you would do well in, and I'm aware of several beginner jams during...
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    Re: Steve Kaufman Camp

    This will be my 14th year. I wouldn't miss Kaufman Kamp for my own funeral!

    It's much more than mandolin camp. All of the instructors are terrific, but the mandolin instructors are always...
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    Sighting of Our Fearless Leader!

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    “Mire Pral” featuring our Fearless Leader, Scott Tichenor, playing some amazing Gypsy jazz in Kansas City tonight!
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    Re: Harwood mandolins and guitars

    In case you missed it on the other post, here is an article I found about the Harwood factory in Kansas City.
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    Re: Harwood mandolin

    Attached is a pic of my Harwood Bowlback that I was given a few years ago. I researched the Harwood brand by Jenkins Music of Kansas City and found the attached article from August 1899 in the KC...
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    Re: Tecumseh by Peter Ostrushko

    Here it is! I pulled it off of his site several years ago. He was always very generous with posting his music on his site.

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    Re: Gibson Mandobass #87717

    The Mandolin Orchestra of Kansas City plans a concert in late August where we'll officially premier our Mandobass. We're aware of the volume limitations of a Mandobass and plan to amplify it in some...
  9. Mandolin Orchestra of KC Concert This Saturday, January 21st!

    Like Leo Kottke? So do we! We'll be performing "Crow River Waltz", "Vaseline Machine Gun", "The Tennessee Toad", and "The Brain of the Purple Mountain" at our next concert this Saturday, January 21st...
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    Our Fearless Leader Spotted!

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    Here he is channeling Donnie Stiernberg as he plays in his band “Mire Pral” in Prairie Village Kansas. Stunningly well done Mr. Tichenor, as always!
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    Re: Kaufman kamp

    Big time excellent! This will be year 12 for me. Wouldn't miss it for the world!
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    Re: Question for Thomastik strings users

    I get them from a good MandoCafe Sponsor: JustStrings.com Here is the link https://www.juststrings.com/toi-1804.html They make a world of difference on my Freshwater Mandocello. Check their specs...
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    Re: Question for Thomastik strings users

    I put a set of the light ones on my new/old bowl back and they sound terrific.

    I've been using them on my mandocello for years. Flat winding keeps the fret noise down when you shift, which I do a...
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    Re: New Harwood To Identify

    I was advised to check the tailpiece for a date. The tailpiece is stamped “May 15, 94”. I bet we’re close with that one.
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    New Harwood To Identify

    An employee gave me this saying it was sitting on a shelf at her house rotting away. I was hoping for a lost Loar, expecting junk, and got this really sweet Harwood bowl-back! I cleaned it up and...
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    Re: Wanted: Gibson Jam Master F

    Good choice! I have Jam Master Number 12 and I love it! Mine is never for sale, but keep looking! They are amazing instruments.
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    More 'Cello Power at 2019 CMSA!

    Fabio Giudice just shared two more pictures from 2019 CMSA. Here we have the whole Mandocello section about to walk on stage.

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    And a fabulous pic of Commander Fabio overseeing his troops...
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    Re: Most Mandocellos at CMSA

    I bought it here on The Cafe, and it came tuned CGDA and I never questioned it. I’ve replaced the strings with standard mandocello strings a few times. It plays just fine!
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    Re: Most Mandocellos at CMSA

    I'll never forget being in the middle of that many mandocellos! Here is a picture of one of the sectionals from my stand:
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    And here is a pic of me with my stand partner at the concert (and...
  20. Listen to CMSA playing "Magnificent Mountain" at the convention!

    The composer of "Magnificent Mountain", Robert Lunn, posted the audio to the premier performance by the Classical Mandolin Society of America last week. Hearing it on this link is amazing--sitting in...
  21. Re: KC area Luthier suggestions for 3" crack/ top of my Northfiel

    I second all of the above. Plus I trust my mandolins only to Matt Harmon at Mass Street. He did a stunning job refretting and rehabbing my 1921 Gibson. And he is also good about telling when you...
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    Re: CMSA Newbie: Advice Needed!

    I think I'll definitely try to bring some binders with our Mandolin Orchestra of Kansas City tunes. Might even bring my banjo (been learning claw hammer style) and see if anything Bluegrass or Old...
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    Re: CMSA Newbie: Advice Needed!

    You're the main person I want to meet at CMSA! I've enjoyed your music for so many years--be glad to finally meet you in person!
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    CMSA Newbie: Advice Needed!

    This will be my first CMSA. How do I prepare--what do I expect.

    I'm in touch with Jim Imhoff about some mandocello activities. I'm signed up for the mass orchestra and have downloaded my parts. ...
  25. Re: Long Island Mandolin Orchestra Looking for new Members

    Radim is da' bomb! Congratulations from a member of the Mandolin Orchestra of Kansas City!
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