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  1. Re: A Question for Thomastic Infeld Aficionados

    Yes--on the Beard with the slightly longer scale length. I used Elixir Lights for a couple of years. But when they stopped making them, I found the TIs to be the closest replacement. The Elixir...
  2. Re: A Question for Thomastic Infeld Aficionados

    Ray--I switched to them about a year ago and haven't looked back. They last forever, and are easy on the fingers. To answer your question: The strings in the 154 medium set are 10-15-21-33.
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    Re: Franks' Mandolin Kitchen

    Wow! That is absolutely beautiful....
  4. Sticky: Re: An invitation for members to use their real name

    Could you please change my current "name" (22_frets) to my real name--(William Young).
    Thank you....
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    Re: Quality Octave Mandolin?

    My "mandolin journey" started at the beginning of the pandemic (thought a new hobby would be a good idea). I bought a Red Valley octave mandolin from Gryphon. A "real" mandolin player/musician I...
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    Re: Any experience with Mapes strings?

    I use Mapes strings on my octave mandolin and love them. They seem a bit more resistant to whatever it is in my fingers that make other strings tarnish quickly. And they are the same length (36")...
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    Re: Balancing a headstock-heavy CBOM?

    What a beautiful instrument! I use a Bill Bailey strap on my octave mandolin. Maybe one of these would help.

    https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51650834715_28a273815e_z.jpg

    Here is a link to...
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    Re: issue with tuners

    Thank you all for taking the time to offer advice. I am changing strings now and the bushings seem to be returning to their normal position with a small bit of persuasion. It will be interesting to...
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    Re: issue with tuners

    Richard--Thanks for taking the time to reply. After my "panic" stage had passed, I did a search and found a very helpful thread (with a picture almost identical to mine). I will just try to press...
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    issue with tuners

    I just noticed this with the tuners on my mandolin (Grover tuners). I assume this is some sort of bushing trying to lift out of place. Any suggestions would be welcome....
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    Re: SIMPLE Editing Software for PC

    I agree that this is an incredibly useful (and free) app. It is poorly named. I use it to create MP4 files (an audio and video file) which load directly and easily to YouTube. It also has the...
  12. Re: How do I put 2 recordings from Windows Media Player to YouTub

    You do not need to download or purchase software to make a video if you have Windows 10. It has an existing program which is poorly named "Photos." I do not have movie making software. But I can...
  13. Re: Whiskey Before Breakfast - Interesting Approaches?

    Joe Walsh and Lincoln Meyers.
  14. Re: Whiskey Before Breakfast - Interesting Approaches?

    This might be the opposite of a "wild version." :) It is my favorite version....

    https://www.mandolincafe.com/mp3/mp3/walsh.mp3
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    Re: New to OM--where do I start?

    The first tune I learned on the octave mandolin was "Cherokee Shuffle." Molly Tuttle was demonstrating a Nugget octave mandolin at Carter's and the video gives a good view of her left hand. But she...
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    Re: Octave Mandolin (GDAE) vs Mandola (CGDA)

    I will second what Zach said. I bought a Red Valley octave mandolin a little over a year ago. It has been a great instrument. I bought it from a forum sponsor, Gryphon Stringed Instruments, and...
  17. Re: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals...

    It seems we will be safe from the "Ethylene glycol (ingested)" as long as we do not eat the instrument.

    Almost everything I buy from sporting good stores have a similar warning tag. I once...
  18. Re: Gold Tone OMS Bronze Wound Strings on a Trinity OM TM-325

    I'm sure someone with more experience will come along and answer this. I have only had an octave mandolin since October of last year. But my understanding is that the tension of the strings might...
  19. Re: Gold Tone OMS Bronze Wound Strings on a Trinity OM TM-325

    I am a guitar player and for whatever strange reason decided to buy an octave mandolin a little over a year ago. So take my comments with a huge grain of salt. My octave is 21" scale. I tried the...
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    Re: Strap for A-style (that old chestnut)

    Here is a Bill Bailey strap on my Red Valley octave mandolin. It attaches easily to the headstock and is immensely comfortable. I liked it so much I got another for my regular A-style mandolin and...
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