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Reshaping a neck

PaulO — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:58:40 GMT

Hi All,

I have a wonderful Blackface A-5 Carver built by Chris Standridge. I think I want the neck slimmed down.

I've got a couple of issues I need to resolve. I know Chris can do a top shelf job, but that means sending Blackie cross-country. I'd rather not have the shipping and environmental challenges. Also I think at this point I know I want less thickness, but I don't know how much.

I live in Georgia so can anyone (speak up Chris if you have any thoughts) suggest someone who can make this happen. I've got equal access to Birmingham, Chattanooga and Birmingham.

Thanks,

Paul

Tuner drilling question

Zoomy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:19:15 GMT

I just recieved my Gotoh 29/32" tuners. I also purchased the stew mac jig to drill for them. As long as the spacing is correct, which the jig should ensure, is it critical where the tuners are so long as the back plate does not over hang?

Questions for Andy Leftwich

mrmando — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:11 GMT

Hey folks -- I have a phone interview with Andy Leftwich tomorrow, and I'm wondering if you have any questions you'd like me to ask.

This is not one of the official Cafe interviews, so you may not see the results here on the Cafe. And I can't promise that I'll use your question, but I'd certainly welcome your ideas.

Thanks --

Martin

atlantic city again-PLEASE

dwilken — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:34:29 GMT

i know this has been talked to death but i'm a newbie still having problems. i just want to play the song for my grand daughter. i look up the guitar tabs and it says to capo. my question is, what chord to i start with on mandolin?? i want to stay the same key levon helm is using, as that's the only key i could sing it in. what i've done so far doesn't sound right. please list the chords and i will be eternally grateful. i watched some video, but my eyes aren't worth a #### anymore and i can't tell what they're playing.-dave

ricky and kentucky thunder

sbarnes — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:23:49 GMT

saw them last night .... killer!

Nitrocellulose Laquer?

acousticnotes — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:26 GMT

I was wondering if I left my strap (Long Hollow Softy) on my mandolin ( Weber) would I have any bad reaction with this finish? Does anyone have this combination that leave their strap on all the time?

Moving Chords!

John Bertotti — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:06:17 GMT

Well this is a question that poped into my head based on a reply in another thread. A few responses where there but I think it best to tackle it in a new thread.

So Here is what prompted my question. What are moving chords.

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Originally Posted by EarlG
I wonder what would happen if I just kept playing rhythm thru the break?
reply by StearnART That's when one of those Jethro Burns walking chord melody rhythms would come in handy......or, I really liked the way Todd Phillips used to do great chord breaks when he soloed as 2nd mandolin in the DGQ. Fancy rhythm patterns and moving chords are part of what is cool about playing mandolin.

george la foley intonation...

wiltshire-apple-pie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:14 GMT

Hi I'm actually new and came here becasue I need help wth a rather fine George La Foley mandolin. I bought it on ebay ,tut tut , took off the kind of string cover/brace that goes between the bridge and the tail piece, cleaned it up and re-strung it with GHS specialist strings .So far ,so good. After tuning ,I realised that I wasn't gonna get the intonation right without replacing the string brace-- for that's what it must be --that's obviously what it's there for. Now ---I loosened off the strings, and replaced the cover . Tightened the strings and ping --off it flew ,leaving rather bigger holes than were originally there .I'm no expert ,as you can tell ,so now I'm wondering how to get the cover back on without it pinging off again--and without damaging the poor thing any more .Help ?

Manouche Flute

mandocrucian — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:23:37 GMT

Though I've got a lot of Django and Grappelli LPs and CDs, I never followed the gypsy jazz scene and have no idea of who the current players are and the instrumental makeup of the groups.

I'm interested in ensembles that include flute. The more authentic (from a gypsy background and that scene) the better, though if the player is someone who's come in as stright jazz player, that's OK. I'd like to hear how years of being saturated with Django style guitar ends up coming out of a wind instrument.

Any leads/recommendations appreciated.

NH

Changes and updates to Builder Database

NewsFetcher — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:01 GMT

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Bobby Osborne Signature F Style

gabe — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:28 GMT

Would appreciate any comments on the Osborne Signature F Style mando.
The sticker on the one I'm looking at says it's made in Caneyville, Kentucky. I'm wondering who makes these instruments and what is their reputation for sound, etc. Many thanks
Gabe

computer gear

Norm Buck — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:27 GMT

here's the deal... my computer has no input to offer me at the moment. I would like to record myself in visual and audio modes so that i can evaluate my ability and my presentation in a more objective light. Can this be done simply with a really good web-cam? I'm thinking that in the future I might like to put this stuff out on You-tube for constructive criticism from the Cafe community. I'd also like to know of any programs that will allow me to "layer" my playing so that I may lay down track upon track... and/or make use of a program that will lay down backing tracks for me. I don't have cash to pay for expensive equipment or programs so I'm looking for the best bang for the buck as they say... any guidance is much appreciated...

Norm

Anyone know what this is?

wildpikr — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:38:17 GMT

I came upon this picture...never saw anything like this before...must be sheltered...anyone know?

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Anyone play a 5-string (10-string) mando?

jarombra — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:51:27 GMT

I'm curious because I have a few fiddle friends who swear by the 5-string fiddle - now, all of them are old-time fiddlers. So maybe that low-C string has something to do with cross-tuning. In fact, I'm quite sure that's what they use it for more than anything else - a specific drone note. But are there any mando players who are getting into this? I would think chop-barking on a 5-string mando would be totally different, if not impossible.

- J

Mandolinetto

nkforster — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:10:29 GMT

This one of of the pieces I was planning to bring to this years Healdsburg. Because of family matters I could not go, but this little feller has been on my living room wall ever since.

Rather cute eh?

http://www.nkforsterguitars.com

Wes Weddell Mandolin Workshops - Seattle, Washington

NewsFetcher — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:03 GMT

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Jazz chords question

bienkow1 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:58 GMT

I was looking at Danse Norviege in the Tablature section and I have a question about one of the chords.

Let me preface this by saying I'm pretty theory-illiterate. When I play the Adim chord (as learned in the chord section of this here website), it just doesn't sound right to me when played with this song. Is the Adim an "impossible" chord to play on the mando given the amount of strings? Or am I just hearing things wrong....thanks....

Dierks to release a bluegrass CD

NewsFetcher — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:05 GMT

Country crooner Dierks Bentley tells Vernell Hackett of The Boot that he plans to record a bluegrass album during 2010.Bentley has a long history of including bluegrass music on his chart-topping releases, and has collaborated several times with The Grascals and other Nashville grassers. He was a fixture on the bluegrass scene in Music City [...]

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Mandolin Archive - Style A2Z Mandolin 78968

NewsFetcher — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:50:40 GMT

Mandolin Archive Style A2Z Mandolin 78968

A new record has been added to the Mandolin Archive:
(1924) A2Z Mandolin 78968
Silver/pearl tuners, maple back, "a2-" on label
Categories this instrument is a member of

Orange or "pumpkin" finish
Snakehead peghead shape
Truss rod

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