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Yesterday, 3:24pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Getting some mandolin strings as a graduation gift, would like so in Equipment

I like flat wound strings. They have more fundamental tone and fewer overtones. They also sound darker than J74 strings to me. I like the...

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Yesterday, 8:10am

JEStanek replied to a thread fine Sarah Jarosz clip in General Mandolin Discussions

She just graduated college and can tour without the added pressures of school work on her mind and she'll have a new CD out before too long. What an...

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Yesterday, 8:08am

JEStanek replied to a thread Weber Sweet Pea...Is it Still Being Made?? in General Mandolin Discussions

You should contact Weber directly to see if the Sweet Pea is still made. I had one for a while and felt it was worth the $200 I paid for it used. ...

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May-23-2013, 7:59am

JEStanek replied to a thread fine Sarah Jarosz clip in General Mandolin Discussions

She's one of my favorite players. I enjoyed this whole episode of Austin City Limits. Jamie

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May-21-2013, 8:18pm

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

That looks great. I like how the soundhole and fretboard extension pair. The woods are great as well as is their voice. Jamie

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May-21-2013, 12:00am

Dan Voight replied to a thread Mandolins in progress in Post a picture of your mandolin

I should be french polishing in a week or so after this varnish base coat dries. Getting excited...

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May-19-2013, 2:11pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Nava Black Walnut Mandolin (Standard V) in Post a picture of your mandolin

Very Nice. That's a favorite wood combination for me. Jamie

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May-19-2013, 2:07pm

JEStanek replied to a thread most gorgeous mando ever... in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats! Enjoy that beauty! Jamie

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May-17-2013, 9:18pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Fluke Ukulele - advice from present users, please in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome to the Cafe... In case you didn't notice, this particular thread was from late 2008. I still have and enjoy both my Fluke Concert Scale and...

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May-17-2013, 9:31am

JEStanek replied to a thread A palindrome, of sorts. in Post a picture of your mandolin

While not perfect mirror images, they are very similar considering different trees and species! That is cool to have 13 and 31 back and see that. ...

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May-17-2013, 9:12am

JEStanek replied to a thread What does this mean?........3-ply bindings on top?.......... in Looking for information about mandolins

The finish material and how thickly it is applied certainly has more of an affect on sound than the binding used as the finish can affect the...

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May-17-2013, 9:10am

JEStanek replied to a thread What does this mean?........3-ply bindings on top?.......... in Looking for information about mandolins

I would guess the effect would be negligable and impossible to reproduce and related only to the mass the material adds to the instrument. I suspect...

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May-16-2013, 8:21pm

JEStanek replied to a thread How to add a footer to my posts? in Forum Software Support

gerrishlaw, the Edit Signature window has controls above it like a word processor. To change text color highlight the text you want then click the...

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May-16-2013, 8:53am

JEStanek replied to a thread Hester Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I always expect to be impressed with Gail's work, and, once again, she doesn't disappoint. So glad to have her post again. You're going to love that...

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May-16-2013, 8:50am

JEStanek replied to a thread Amazon? in Looking for information about mandolins

Amazon.co.uk doesn't seem to have many instrument mandolins... I think you would be much better off buying from a dealer that does a set up in the...

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May-16-2013, 8:27am

JEStanek replied to a thread Cleaning the mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

This thread may be of use... Jamie.

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May-16-2013, 8:20am

JEStanek replied to a thread Ponies in the Forest - Gilchrist M3 and Smart Dreadnought in Post a picture of your mandolin

Finest kind, there. Thanks for posting it! Jamie

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May-14-2013, 11:31am

JEStanek replied to a thread Questions about buying my first mandolin in Looking for information about mandolins

Hi ZachNCheez and welcome to the Cafe. If you buy a $50 mandolin from Amazon (and e-bay) you're going to have to pay more ($50 - 100) to have...

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May-13-2013, 11:50am

JEStanek replied to a thread A cup of tea and a chat with Steve Gilchrist in Builders and Repair

I would also be curious if Steve has ever built with native timbers. My main mandolin, made by Jack Spira outside of Melbourne, has a Western...

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May-13-2013, 11:42am

JEStanek replied to a thread Mandolin and space travel in General Mandolin Discussions

Great video!

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May-12-2013, 11:03am

JEStanek replied to a thread new to mandolin in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Welcome to the Cafe. There are also many Tabs searchable by level at mandozine. You'll need the TablEdit viewer (free) to use them. Jamie

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May-11-2013, 3:26pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Hester Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Not only do folks report that Gail's mandolins have the sound, from all the photos I've seen they have the look in spades. She does amazing work. ...

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May-11-2013, 10:39am

JEStanek replied to a thread Nut Lubrication in Builders and Repair

I use a peanut sauce on rice noodles wit tofu for an impromptu Pad Thai. John's post sums it up. If you don't have time to get the nut reworked...

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May-10-2013, 7:54pm

Dan Voight replied to a thread Mandolins in progress in Post a picture of your mandolin

Getting ready for color this weekend by doing the final scroll sharpening.

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May-10-2013, 4:23pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Post an "Artsy" Picture Your Mando! in Post a picture of your mandolin

I used this for a theme of Something Starting With F. Jamie

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May-10-2013, 11:39am

JEStanek replied to a thread Fender FM62se in GREEN??? in Post a picture of your mandolin

Cool. Jamie

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May-08-2013, 3:11pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Weber Gallatin Sopranino in Post a picture of your mandolin

Try more of these. But I suspect her talent has something to do with it. Lovely!

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May-08-2013, 10:27am

JEStanek replied to a thread Hanging mandolins on the wall in General Mandolin Discussions

It's in that horribly misshapen case in the leaning corner of the bent closet. Jamie

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May-08-2013, 8:43am

JEStanek replied to a thread MandoBorg: Resistance Is Futile in General Mandolin Discussions

I see us mandolinists, in particular, and musicians as anti-Borg. We are resisting the collective by making our own music instead of consuming...

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May-08-2013, 8:27am

JEStanek replied to a thread Ol Timer Mandolin in Builders and Repair

The headstock reminded me of decorative leaves I've seen on column capitals. I love it. Jamie

34 replies | 1359 view(s)

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