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  1. Anyone have work done by Jeff Hostetter?

    Looks like I have to have the back of my A4 removed. Thinking of talking to Jeff. Anyone have feedback about his work?
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    To detension, or not to detension?

    My daily player is a Gibson 1918 A4. The top is starting to sink a bit. Should I detension the strings every day after playing?
  3. Re: Looking for a trusted Luthier in Pennsylvania

    Danville
  4. Looking for a trusted Luthier in Pennsylvania

    I have a late teens Gibson A4. It needs some bridge or fret work. Can anyone recommend a GOOD luthier in Pa.? Thank you!
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    Help! I need a luthier in central Pennsylvania

    My Eastman 604 developed a convex bend in the neck. Needs help. Can anyone recommend someone in central Pa.?
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    I need a luthier in central Pennsylvania

    My Eastman 604 developed a convex bend in the neck. Needs help. Can anyone recommend someone in central Pa.?
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    Central Pa. Jams?

    Any active mandolin or other jams in the
    central Pa. region?
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    Re: What mandolin is this?

    What’s it’s value assuming no cracks or sinkage? What doesn’t look correct in the inlay?
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    What mandolin is this?

    Supposed to be Gibson A4 serial 14066, but I don’t know....

    Opinions?

    188755188756
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    Re: Can anyone identify this mandolin?

    Has to be later, it has a truss rod and a stenciled headstock
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    Can anyone identify this mandolin?

    It is described as a Gibson by H.Russell.
    No other information. Thank you!186699
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    Re: Vintage Gibson Mandolin Cases

    Anyone have a picture of the correct key for the case for my 1915 A4?
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    Re: Adjusting Handel tuners?

    Understand! Leaving it alone!
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    Re: Adjusting Handel tuners?

    I loosened one of the end screws, the gear moved a bit, then I retightened the screw. BIG improvement.

    Any suggestions or procedure to adjust?
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    Adjusting Handel tuners?

    I have a 1915 Gibson A4.
    Two of the tuning pegs are VERY tight. I loosened the tuner off the head, and the shafts are loose on the bushings.

    Is there a way to adjust the backlash on the gear and...
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    Loose end pin in my Gibson A4

    I can't keep the end pin in my A4. Falls out every winter. Tried rosin, avoiding glue and water. Any ideas?
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    Need pick guard for 1918 Gibson A4

    Where can I get a good pick guard, or new material to replace the celluloid?
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    Strings for a 1918 Gibson A4?

    Have slight top sinkage on the A4, any recommendations for light gauge strings to use?
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    Top sinkage on 1918 Gibson A4

    I bought an A4 a year ago. The top is slightly sunk on either end of the bridge. I play it for a few weeks ata time, then loosen the strings and put it away for a few weeks.

    What can be done to...
  20. Re: Recommendations for a Pennsylvania luthier to do a fret job A

    Thanks. I'm in the center of the state. I heard of someone near Philly but don't the name....
  21. Recommendations for a Pennsylvania luthier to do a fret job A4?

    Can anyone suggest a luthier in Pa. to do a fret replacement on my A4?
  22. Re: Sheet music for Peter Ostroushko' Christian Creek?

    Can you suggest software?
  23. Sheet music for Peter Ostroushko' Christian Creek?

    Anyone have an idea where I can get a copy?
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    Re: What strings for a 1918 Gibson A4?

    Thanks all! I have j74s on it now, just wanted to make sure it will handle it.
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    What strings for a 1918 Gibson A4?

    Picked up a nice A4. Don't want to damage the top. Any suggestions for what strings to use?
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