Search:

Type: Posts; User: vates

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.

  1. Replies
    105
    Views
    37,252

    Re: Gilchrist Restoring the First Loar

    Pure magic.
  2. Replies
    23
    Views
    10,230

    Re: A short film - Birth of a Luthier

    Really enjoyed this one as well:
    http://www.fretboardjournal.com/video/we-should-build-mandolins
  3. Replies
    23
    Views
    10,230

    Re: A short film - Birth of a Luthier

    That's a great idea, Ivan!
    I've seen some films about making guitar from point zero to finished masterpiece, but I would love to see such a film about a mandolin creation.
  4. Replies
    4
    Views
    3,417

    Re: Change to Classifieds landing page

    Figured it out.
  5. Thread: Peg head offer

    by vates
    Replies
    1
    Views
    1,272

    Re: Peg head offer

    http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?119978-Article-Peghead-Nation-Launches-Mike-Compton-s-Monroe-Style-Mandolin-Courses
  6. Replies
    89
    Views
    18,899

    Re: When to Change Strings

    No need to apologize! Please, do it when you have time and an appropriate inspiration ;)
  7. Replies
    89
    Views
    18,899

    Re: When to Change Strings

    Couldn't wait for your restringing demo vid, Tim, and had to replace the strings "my" way: they were too old :mandosmiley:
    Have a few more sets on order so I would be able to practice when you'll...
  8. Replies
    14
    Views
    4,630

    Re: Dunlop Strings???

    Dunlop make their own strings. A guy from DR - Les O'Connor - helped them to start this business. I have very good experience with their strings for bass. Perhaps the best price/quality ratio in my...
  9. Replies
    12
    Views
    4,355

    Re: 'Craft in America' - Martin, Stelling, et al

    Very interesting and inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
  10. Replies
    48
    Views
    31,032

    Re: Gibson (Bozeman '92) A-5G

    Thanks, Allen. The almighty Google gave me all over the place results. Ranging from 1 1/16" through 1 3/32" to 1 1/8".
    I guess depending on the quality of the calipers used :)
    So maybe here the...
  11. Replies
    91
    Views
    17,516

    Re: Where are we all going with recorded music?

    That's it. CDs are another form of merchandise sold at shows now. Along with T-shirts and coffee mugs.
  12. Re: The modern mando that sounds most like a Loar is...

    Try this link. The whole article in pdf.
  13. Replies
    48
    Views
    31,032

    Re: Gibson (Bozeman '92) A-5G

    Sure. However, it is the first thread that appears in google search re. this model. And this question was not disclosed herein previously. So maybe it will be useful not only for me but also for...
  14. Replies
    48
    Views
    31,032

    Re: Gibson (Bozeman '92) A-5G

    What is the regular nut width on these?
  15. Replies
    194
    Views
    47,656

    Re: Blue Chip. lose it and see how it affects you

    The thickest they have on their site and in major online stores are 1.20mm.
  16. Replies
    194
    Views
    47,656

    Re: Blue Chip. lose it and see how it affects you

    A wise decision for sure.
  17. Replies
    194
    Views
    47,656

    Re: Blue Chip. lose it and see how it affects you

    Back to the OP.
    IMHO the most effect of inconvenience is caused not by the fact of BC' brilliance but rather that you're loosing the pick you're used to.
    I've noticed such consequences with 0.5c...
  18. Replies
    29
    Views
    18,339

    Re: Newish bands with mandolin or lute?

    Flatfoot 56
    The Dreadnoughts
    Dropkick Murphys

    and dozens of others if you'll look in this direction :)
  19. Replies
    89
    Views
    18,899

    Re: When to Change Strings

    That would be great, thanks!
  20. Replies
    89
    Views
    18,899

    Re: When to Change Strings

    Not quite understood the described process. Could you please post a quick instructional video? (or point me in the right direction) Thanks!
  21. Replies
    52
    Views
    10,630

    Re: A Picture is worth a thousand words

    From the meticulousness of the description I would assume quite the contrary :)
  22. Replies
    52
    Views
    10,630

    Re: A Picture is worth a thousand words

    Not thousand. 1177 words to be precise :)

    I've read it through. But then again it is my job to deal with large and quirky texts ;)
  23. Replies
    48
    Views
    21,686

    Re: How to set up a mandolin

    Just got the ebook from Rob. Lots of useful info.
    Thanks Rob!
  24. Replies
    117
    Views
    19,656

    Re: New Gig: Restaurant Mandolinist

    Lots of great suggestions in this thread!

    Now I'd seriously consider getting myself a similar gig in a year or two (I've got 2 or 3 Italian restaurants in close proximity to my house) :) How long...
  25. Thread: Happy Halloween!

    by vates
    Replies
    2
    Views
    1,087

    Re: Happy Halloween!

    140306
Results 1 to 25 of 33
Page 1 of 2 1 2