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Jun-17-2013, 7:45pm

Grommet replied to a thread New song from "The Warren G. Hardings" - What do you think? in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Some aspects of this are actually pretty musical. Some parts are familiar(during the lead in and later also, you can sing If I Had a Hammer to it),...

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Jun-17-2013, 6:52pm

Grommet replied to a thread Left hand position when playing F on the E string in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

That could be a clue....In both 2 and 3 of your alternatives above it sounds as though your 1st finger would meet the fretboard at something like a...

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Jun-17-2013, 5:18pm

Grommet replied to a thread Left hand position when playing F on the E string in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Lxnx- I wouldn't suggest any of those 3 as a permanent solution. First fret notes are harder to note cleanly, but it should not be anywhere near so...

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Jun-17-2013, 4:56pm

Grommet replied to a thread Perfect Pitch? or Not in General Mandolin Discussions

Freak genetic trait? If it were that simple we could possibly predict inheritance along the lines of hair or eye color, but I haven't heard that...

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Jun-17-2013, 3:18am

Grommet replied to a thread Looking to buy nice mandolin. Why so expensive? in Looking for information about mandolins

Hi RX- You've certainly played enough quality instruments to know one when you pick it up an play. You'll know it when you find the mandolin that you...

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Jun-14-2013, 9:24pm

Grommet replied to a thread Has anyone made this digital thickness gauge? in Builders and Repair

Good info Thanks Scott. Scott

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Jun-14-2013, 5:19pm

Grommet replied to a thread Splitting the G strings when playing with pinky in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Can you note both courses of the G and D strings using ring and pinky fingers if you omit the E and A strings entirely? Many here have noted that...

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Jun-14-2013, 2:45pm

Grommet replied to a thread difficult/frustrating tasks in your first F build in Builders and Repair

Guess you wouldn't need that 16" Griz for this project. I thought the Arches kit looked great when the pics appeared last year. If I were to go kit I...

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Jun-14-2013, 2:17pm

Grommet replied to a thread learning to shape tone and playability of inexpensive mandos in Builders and Repair

Kidding aside, there is a lot to be learned by expanding your comfort level by doing some bridge, nut and fret work. I hope you find some really...

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Jun-14-2013, 2:10pm

Grommet replied to a thread learning to shape tone and playability of inexpensive mandos in Builders and Repair

Ahh!-another clinically fascinating expression of the MAS syndrome. I've seen this many times in someone I see each morning while shaving. By the...

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Jun-13-2013, 2:49pm

Grommet replied to a thread Mandolin purchase assistance/opinions in Looking for information about mandolins

If your budget for this purpose is going to be $1500 you have some great options in addition to the popular KM-900 or 950. Howard Morris from Irrigon...

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Jun-11-2013, 5:03am

Yaron Naor replied to a thread Building a Bresciane/Cremonese style Mandolin in Builders and Repair

No problem - see you next time Yaron Naor

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Jun-09-2013, 5:16am

Yaron Naor replied to a thread Building a Bresciane/Cremonese style Mandolin in Builders and Repair

No problem Avi, see ya next time Regards, Yaron Naor

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Jun-08-2013, 3:51am

Grommet replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Post a picture of your mandolin

Paul, Love the band's swingin' sound and the videos are a treat. The Heiden sounds unbelievable. Scott

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Jun-08-2013, 3:45am

Grommet replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Post a picture of your mandolin

Awesome Matt! What a great sound! Joe put some magic in that one and you really brought it out. Scott

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Jun-08-2013, 3:08am

Grommet replied to a thread Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen in General Mandolin Discussions

Nice arrangement. I enjoy your playing very much. Scott

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Jun-06-2013, 8:51am

Yaron Naor replied to a thread Building a Bresciane/Cremonese style Mandolin in Builders and Repair

Thanks! this player is Yaki Reuven, I am only the builder of those 2 instruments... Regards Yaron.

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Jun-05-2013, 6:09pm

Grommet replied to a thread Radiused Fingerboard qurstions in Builders and Repair

Hi Stuart- I liked the "free hand" fret bending shown in the clip above using the fret cutters to grasp the fret tang and bend away. Might call for...

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May-26-2013, 9:28am

Grommet replied to a thread VINTAGE ORIGINAL DOBRO RESONATOR 8 STRING MANDOLIN on Ebay in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Last couple of years, I've seen several of these Dobro mandos change hands for around $650. In that range I think it would be a good score. Scott

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May-26-2013, 4:25am

Olgertinno commented on blog entry The Story Cover in Olgertinno

Thanks a lot!!! Exectly so, it's Godin)

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May-20-2013, 4:27am

Grommet replied to a thread 1907-08 Gibson F-2 defines big restoration project in Vintage Instruments

Thanks Jim and Len- An interesting little accouterment. Scott

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