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Today, 10:41am

Pete Martin replied to a thread $12.50 Harmony In The House.... in Tenor Guitars

I saw one of these with a Montgomery Wards label years ago. You an borrow my old Gibson sometime if you want

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Today, 7:41am

Marty Jacobson replied to a discussion Jacobson mandolin videos in group Jacobson Mandolins

No harm, no foul, Stephen... you didn't say anything negative, I was just rambling about where I'd like to take that style of instrument in the...

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Today, 3:27am

billkilpatrick replied to a thread bad dream in General Mandolin Discussions

up-side is that i was younger - somewhere in my mid-30's. i had hair! - i remember hair.

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Today, 12:13am

billkilpatrick started a thread bad dream in General Mandolin Discussions

woke up this morning from a dream in which my mandolin was stolen. what an awful, gut-wrenching awakening that was. right out of a david lynch film -...

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Yesterday, 8:25pm

Marty Jacobson replied to a discussion Jacobson mandolin videos in group Jacobson Mandolins

Stephen... most of those videos have the instruments identified in the YouTube description. Let me know if you need me to identify them for you, and...

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Yesterday, 8:49am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread mandolin teacher dead zone in General Mandolin Discussions

A lot of people have the problem. What town do you live in? There might be somebody that someone knows near you. If you're far enough east there...

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Yesterday, 6:00am

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread F5 Mandolin Kits in Builders and Repair

Thanks for that link! I notice that they now have a downloadable manual for construction too. That is an impressive looking kit I think. My...

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May-23-2013, 11:51pm

StevenS replied to a thread Sorensen Sprite Two-Point mashup in Post a picture of your mandolin

Why it's called a Sunburst. Steve

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May-23-2013, 9:27pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Solid vs carved in Builders and Repair

Perhaps one could argue that is the kind of bracing Gibson should have put in their oval hole mandolins, mandolas and mandocellos! :) I have a K-1...

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May-23-2013, 6:56pm

Pete Martin replied to a thread Strings for A2 in Vintage Instruments

Mona Steel (Sam Bush) strings :mandosmiley::):grin:

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May-23-2013, 2:08pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Griffith Loar A-5 drawings? in Builders and Repair

I think you should consider the video a story, I don't think Tut still owns it.

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May-23-2013, 1:44pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Griffith Loar A-5 drawings? in Builders and Repair

I don't know Bruce, it just won't be the same without some mud on it and a hotel sticker. :cool: I'm looking forward to seeing it.

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May-23-2013, 1:36pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Griffith Loar A-5 drawings? in Builders and Repair

This will be a tough build as he is the king of distressing instruments.

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May-22-2013, 11:43pm

JimRichter replied to a thread The blues on mandolin? in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

box patterns have a basic predictable pattern that allows for intuitive playing and easy transposition. my tablature page has some free charts for...

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May-22-2013, 9:20pm

Marty Jacobson replied to a thread Jacobson #20 - Black Tie #1 in Post a picture of your mandolin

Yes sir, Jim, David (OldSausage) is a great player. I hope he still likes the tune, he must have played it forty times last Friday. In that...

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May-22-2013, 9:15pm

Marty Jacobson replied to a thread Jacobson #20 - Black Tie #1 in Post a picture of your mandolin

Larry, there's nothing really special about these bridges. This one is made of the same piece of wenge used for the fretboard, sides, and neck. The...

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May-22-2013, 6:43pm

Marty Jacobson replied to a thread Jacobson #20 - Black Tie #1 in Post a picture of your mandolin

Oh, most definitely. The size, placement, and number of sound holes all make a difference, and it's something I've experimented with quite a bit. ...

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May-22-2013, 4:50pm

Marty Jacobson replied to a thread Jacobson #20 - Black Tie #1 in Post a picture of your mandolin

Eric, I used a slurry of oil varnish and pumice to fill the pores, followed by lots of waiting and repeated leveling of the lacquer. It's really too...

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May-22-2013, 2:46pm

Narayan Kersak replied to a thread Does anybody on this forum prefer a pick that is not a bluechip? in Equipment

Just imagine how much better Mike Marshall would be if he used a Blue Chip instead of those Pro Plecs! :disbelief:

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May-22-2013, 2:21pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Tonerite alternatives in Equipment

Frank Wakefield actually baked his Lloyd Loar signed Gibson F5 in his oven. I'm always bemused by what people will go through and am damned impressed...

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May-22-2013, 2:15pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Unknown U.S.A. Mandolin in Looking for information about mandolins

That one is a circa 1970 Sears Roebuck product made by Harmony.

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May-22-2013, 12:38pm

Marty Jacobson replied to a thread Jacobson #20 - Black Tie #1 in Post a picture of your mandolin

Gary, thanks for noticing... yes, Wenge is a pain to work with.It is nice and strong, but it machines unpredictably. It's beautiful, but time...

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May-22-2013, 12:01pm

Pete Martin replied to a thread Basic Question Regarding pinky use below the 7th fret in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

For major scales and all modes of the major scale the efficient rule is the next finger on the left hand takes the next step in the scale. This only...

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May-22-2013, 11:39am

StevenS replied to a thread Sorensen Mandolins in Looking for information about mandolins

Good times at Topanga Banjo and Fiddle. Nice to finally meet Eddie in person! Shaun was willing to pass me his Gil and spend a little time with a...

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May-22-2013, 11:13am

StevenS replied to a thread Nugget #115 in Post a picture of your mandolin

Would love to hear it in action! Steve

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May-22-2013, 10:46am

Marty Jacobson replied to a thread Mas or not looking for a mate for my Crafter m70 ovation what do in General Mandolin Discussions

What are you looking to get out of another mandolin? Just a different tonal palette, better playability, or something else? Personally, although...

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May-22-2013, 7:05am

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread repairing nitrocellulose finish in Builders and Repair

aka 2-Butoxyethanol. I did some research on that compound along with a number of similar compounds back in the early 1980's when I spent a few years...

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May-21-2013, 10:03pm

Marty Jacobson replied to a thread Jacobson #20 - Black Tie #1 in Post a picture of your mandolin

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. PJ, I try to plan each batch so there are some minimalist instruments and some which are more extravagant in...

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May-21-2013, 7:51pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Will someone explain radiused fingerboards to me? in Builders and Repair

Yea it surely is. The jury is still out -- I may end up pulling all the frets, re-sanding the board to 12" and then re-fretting. Stand by.

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Doug Edwards - Feb-21-2011 1:06pm

Your pg is just about ready. I'm having trouble finding the right size pins for it. May of found something today that will work.

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TDMpicker - Apr-10-2010 6:54am

Hank,

You aren't that far from me. I live over in Heber Springs, AR.

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woodwizard - Feb-14-2010 10:50am

Just wanted to say thanks to you & Donna for coming all the way to Kelts to listen to the Mountain Boomers Old-time String Band again. Felt sorry for Dan the cook/owner. He was a little overwhelmed by the size of the crowd that showed up.
Nick Triesch - Jun-29-2009 5:53pm

Cool! I just got the new Intellitouch PT-10 in the mail today and it's the best tuner I have ever used. First Quality Music for $29.00. Nick
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