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Stephen Porter replied to a discussion Jacobson mandolin videos in group Jacobson Mandolins

Marty wrote: #16 tends to be unimpressive on direct comparison, but if you sit down with it and get to know it, there's a lot to like. It needs a...

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Yesterday, 7:26pm

Stephen Porter replied to a discussion Jacobson mandolin videos in group Jacobson Mandolins

I've been recovering from a MAS anxiety attack and also just discovered that apparently I'm not getting notified of new posts to the group. I may...

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Yesterday, 6:40pm

testore replied to a thread How to stop a small creeping (now) back seperation? in Builders and Repair

Take it to a good violin shop. It was originally put together with hide glue and this is a simple seam reglue job, if I'm picturing it correctly. A...

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May-23-2013, 8:56am

testore replied to a thread BOW WOW!!! Dawg's "Quintet '80" BOW WOW!!! in General Mandolin Discussions

Thank you Art. I too love this recording. What an incredible time for young mandolin players. The bluegrass crowd was still scratching their heads....

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May-21-2013, 4:50pm

Stephen Porter replied to a discussion Jacobson mandolin videos in group Jacobson Mandolins

Here's another one, this time, just me playing Jerusalem Ridge on 5 of Marty's mandos, and an extra run-through at the end on my old Eastman 515 as a...

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May-21-2013, 3:02pm

Stephen Porter replied to a thread Value of a Gibson A Mandolin 1916 vintage in Vintage Instruments

Here's a 1916 on the classifieds for $850. (along with two others that are already sold). This is an A-1, also, so a cosmetic upgrade from and A. ...

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May-21-2013, 8:58am

testore replied to a thread Mandolin Archive - Lloyd Loar signed F5 Mandolin 75846 in RSS News Feeds

This is not a fern. I saw it yesterday. Haven't read through the description but this is a flowerpot mandolin. Interesting that the entire flowerpot...

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May-20-2013, 9:16pm

testore replied to a thread Mandolin Archive - Lloyd Loar signed F5 Mandolin 75846 in RSS News Feeds

I played this one today. The guys at Mandolin Brothers are an incredibly accommodating crew! Thanks to everyone there. As for the Loar, this is the...

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May-20-2013, 1:05pm

Stephen Porter replied to a discussion Working with Marty on a new instrument in group Jacobson Mandolins

There are a couple of the latest batch (if not any of them) that I'd probably be very happy with ;-). I really like the sound of #16 a lot, even...

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May-20-2013, 1:03pm

Stephen Porter replied to a discussion Questions about the Silverangel in group Silverangel

Nic, PM sent. STP

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May-19-2013, 7:19pm

testore replied to a thread Loar Restoration in Vintage Instruments

HoGo's response is the best one yet. I agree entirely.

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May-19-2013, 7:14pm

testore replied to a thread Hilburn #62 in Post a picture of your mandolin

Jim, That looks perfect!!

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May-19-2013, 4:23pm

Stephen Porter replied to a discussion Jacobson mandolin videos in group Jacobson Mandolins

Thanks for posting this. Both instruments sound great.

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May-18-2013, 4:13pm

Stephen Porter replied to a thread Changing username? in Forum Software Support

Mike, That's where I posted originally on April 23. In fact it looks like I was the last poster on that thread. Scott's probably busy. STP

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May-17-2013, 11:17pm

Stephen Porter started a discussion Working with Marty on a new instrument in group Jacobson Mandolins

I ran across Marty and his website when I joined Mandolin Cafe and started trying to educate myself about how to get a first mandolin. After...

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May-17-2013, 10:49pm

Stephen Porter started a thread Changing username? in Forum Software Support

I hope this doesn't turn out to be another question where the answer is fairly obvious. I've looked all around in the "Settings" areas and I don't...

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May-17-2013, 10:39pm

Stephen Porter replied to a thread Establishing a new social group? in Forum Software Support

Thanks!

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May-17-2013, 12:43pm

Stephen Porter replied to a thread Jacobson #16 w/ TI strings in Post a picture of your mandolin

There's now a new Group for "Jacobsen Mandolins." David Mold (OldSausage) and I are the only members now, but please sign up if you have an interest...

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May-16-2013, 3:50pm

Stephen Porter started a thread Establishing a new social group? in Forum Software Support

Hi, OldSausage and I would like to establish a "Jacobsen Mandolins" group. Is that possible? What needs to happen? Thanks! STP

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May-16-2013, 3:41pm

Stephen Porter replied to a discussion Questions about the Silverangel in group Silverangel

That's a great idea....how do we do it? STP

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May-15-2013, 12:09pm

Stephen Porter replied to a thread 1924 Gibson A Snakehead in Vintage Instruments

Well done! STP

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May-14-2013, 9:57am

Stephen Porter replied to a thread "Articles" in Forum Software Support

Vanished into thin air.... STP

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May-14-2013, 9:37am

Stephen Porter replied to a thread "Articles" in Forum Software Support

Hi Scott, 1. I am/was logged in when I attempted. 2. I see the link on my own home page (at the Cafe). I initially saw it and tried it at...

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May-13-2013, 6:17pm

Stephen Porter started a thread "Articles" in Forum Software Support

Hi, I clicked on "Articles" and got this: Your user account does not have sufficient privileges to access this page because you must first...

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May-13-2013, 3:51pm

Stephen Porter replied to a thread Questions on an old A-style on eBay in Vintage Instruments

Yes, he mentioned that too. STP

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May-13-2013, 3:08pm

Stephen Porter replied to a discussion Questions about the Silverangel in group Silverangel

Yes, I'm not entirely sure he still wants to sell it - I saw he put it on there a while back, and then later I saw him posting about how pleased he...

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May-13-2013, 3:02pm

Stephen Porter replied to a thread Jacobson #16 w/ TI strings in Post a picture of your mandolin

That's a very nice instrument.... It may not kill banjos, but it sounds plenty loud enough for anything but that and has a magically bright and rich...

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May-13-2013, 2:54pm

Stephen Porter replied to a thread Questions on an old A-style on eBay in Vintage Instruments

Update: I went down to the pawn shop and looked at this instrument. Except for the finish on the top, it looked to me to be in almost pristine...

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May-12-2013, 11:09am

Stephen Porter replied to a discussion Questions about the Silverangel in group Silverangel

Hi David, I emailed and he said he'd send more pix and a clip, but I never heard back despite several follow up emails. It's still on the...

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May-11-2013, 6:17pm

Stephen Porter replied to a thread Questions on an old A-style on eBay in Vintage Instruments

I just wanted to clarify a remark I made earlier in this thread, with regard to having Marty Jacobsen build me a mandolin. In an attempt at humor, I...

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