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Yesterday, 2:57pm

Markus replied to a thread Tapastring Removal in Builders and Repair

I love threads like this, where the first answer is advice from an expert luthier. This forum is amazing, mostly because of the members.

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Yesterday, 1:52pm

Markus replied to a thread Why's everone unloading oval-holed mandolins? in Equipment

Seems like a lot of Nuggets amd Gils too. Agree about the prices going up.

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Jun-17-2013, 7:13am

Markus replied to a thread Holding the mandolin for a free left hand in General Mandolin Discussions

It is worth noting that many of us when starting mandolin often use heavy pressure fretting the strings (far more than necessary) ... for me I had to...

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Jun-16-2013, 4:03pm

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

A Collings MT costs a bit more tha half your figure, is by no means a bad instrument. I think that your price should be $2k+ to start to find some...

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Jun-15-2013, 4:49am

Markus replied to a thread First timer-- when do we stop upgrading? in General Mandolin Discussions

Honestly, I think MAS stops when you get your first U.S. built or small builder mandolin. After that, it is just different flavors .... before that...

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Jun-14-2013, 6:14am

Markus replied to a thread Opinions on clip-on chromatic tuners? in Equipment

I like my Peterson clip on. As mentioned above, this display doesn't work for everyone ... but I really like the results on every instrument. ...

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Jun-13-2013, 7:14am

Markus replied to a thread Middle-of-the road pick for beginner in Equipment

I would focus more on the shape and how well it fits in your hand than anything. A thicker pick that fits nice will get you 95% up the mountain. IMO...

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Jun-09-2013, 8:34am

Markus replied to a thread surgery on a cheap mando... needing help in General Mandolin Discussions

Agree with the above, and also note that before receiving it you already feel it has problems that need solving. Send it back. Buy something that...

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Jun-07-2013, 6:44am

Markus replied to a thread Who teaches private teachers? in General Mandolin Discussions

I have had one mandolin teacher and he has been excellent. Worth every penny and then a whole lot more. A little vetting of teachers helps ... if...

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Jun-05-2013, 6:27am

Markus replied to a thread Breaking my promise to resist MAS - who is surprised? in General Mandolin Discussions

I have the opposite problem ... only one mandolin, but I seem to collect bands. I play in two, but am performing in three different combinations of...

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Jun-03-2013, 7:35am

Markus replied to a thread Pick direction ...does it really matter that much? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I never had up/down sorted out on guitar, and after time it became my biggest stumbling block and put a cap on my abilities. Over a decade of...

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Jun-02-2013, 10:24am

Markus replied to a thread Chord progressions using either 3rd minor or 3rd dom 7th chords in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Old Home Place uses it.

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Jun-01-2013, 3:13am

Markus replied to a thread Breedlove TP in Equipment

I use a hemostat I got at the fishing tackle aisle of my hardware store to hook the loops on the tailpiece. Best dollar I spent on my mandolin as it...

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May-30-2013, 12:58pm

Markus replied to a thread How and when to chop in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I am with Alan. If we are talking about chop as that offbeat 2+4 only, then bluegrass is it's only perfect place ... but swing/sock rhythm chording...

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May-28-2013, 5:25pm

Markus replied to a thread Your Favorite Rock Song To Jam To? in Rock, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Rockabilly

My bandmate has been on a Tom Waits kick recently. It ain't 4/4 rock, but Jockey Full of Bourbon is fun as heck. As has been Nadine by Chuck Berry...

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May-20-2013, 2:29pm

Markus replied to a thread Hand pain with mando, none with guitar. Any ideas? in General Mandolin Discussions

I find your statement about a different wrist position for chop chords sticks out to me as there should not be much movement from relaxed and...

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