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Happy New Year to everyone on the Cafe! Here’s to a Healthy and Prosperous New Year! May your mandolins ring out as sweet as ever! Cheers!

I play two blonde mandolins, my Gibson A and Weber Yellowstone A HT. They are both great mandolins, as well as my Pava. Enjoy the Journey. Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

I’m so very sorry to hear that Tony Rice has passed. He is my favorite Bluegrass guitarist. I was able to see him on stage in the early 1980’s at the KFC Bluegrass Music Festival in Louisville, Ky....

Wow, what a beautiful location Mary! Please tell Bruce hello and Merry Christmas! Gene

I bought a TKL 8851 for my 1916 Gibson A. The fit is perfect as those chiming in above are saying. Good luck and enjoy your new/old Gibson. ...

Prayers for C.J. <3

Wonderful news to hear! As a liver and kidney recipient my self, I can say that Dennis has a road to recovery to travel. His first six months are the most critical. Our thoughts and prayers are with...

Happy Birthday Dennis, from a Liver/Kidney Transplant recipient, 9 years out this month. Oh, and I’m enjoying my Weber Yellowstone HT A I bought from you! Wishing you all the best for a successful...

I had a James tailpiece installed on my Weber Yellowstone a few months ago. I did not notice any difference in tone or sustain. I have yet to change the strings on it, but I love the look and feel of...

You're very welcome! :-)

Found this site that has some cool older Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Catalogs from the Teens. My 1916 Gibson A was $25, and the Canvas case was $1.75 That's $588 in todays money. Enjoy!
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I'm uploading pictures to my Albums but they are 90 degrees rotated. Is there a setting I need to change on this Forum or iPhone?

Thanks for including these videos Scott. I was moved by Dennis' health concerns and as a Liver/Kidney transplant recipient myself, almost 9 years now, I would like to let him know that he can be...

So very sad to hear of John Prines passing. Rest in Peace John. When you get there, grab that guitar a sing like your are 21 again! I'm sure Heaven will be pleased. One of John's songs was...

How exciting!:grin: Glad to see them in Nashville, just a couple hours drive away! :mandosmiley:

I have used J74's, GHS A270's and DR MD11's on my Weber and Pava A5's. I liked them all. Try the DR MD11's some time, if you haven't tried them. Congrats on your new to you Flatiron!

I bought several of Norman Blake's albums back in the early 1980's. "Full Moon on the Farm" was one of them. This is one of my favorite albums. Norman is a National Treasure. His rhythm and playing...

Our prayers are with those who have lost Loved Ones. I have a Niece that lives in Bellevue, TN., just west of Nashville. She said the tornado missed them. She said she was ok. Such a tragic loss of...

Wishing you a speedy recovery Dan! That mandolin will be there when you are better :-) Prayers!

Thanks Scott and Dan for the hard work you do to keep this Forum going! You guys are the Best!!! I check in everyday to see what is going on in the Mandolin Café! SALUTE and Thank you!!!

That's an incredible piece of Loar history. Worth having! BTW, I would love to hear a recording of Lloyd. Are there any out there?

D'Addario J74's will work very well with your Collings MF. I use them on my Weber and Pava.

I've NEVER regretted buying any Gibson I have owned. They will hold their value better than most, as long as they are in good condition. This one looks like it has new frets. That adds value to it,...

Thanks rickbella :) The quality, Retro look and feel of the TKL case is impressive. I’m glad to hear your 1914 A-1 is well protected. I’ve been enjoying the Gibson A, it has a really nice old...