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Yesterday, 2:43pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Lyon and Healy mandolins in Builders and Repair

Come to think of it, I did play one of Graham McDonald's L&H copies when he was over here in the US a few years back. It was not a slavish copy for...

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Yesterday, 2:29pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Vienna Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble? in Classical, Medieval, Renaissance

My initial experience of Hladky was his edition of the Beethoven mandolin & piano pieces. I discovered that his fingering was, to say the least, very...

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Yesterday, 1:08pm

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

So, Bruce, are you going to make the mandolin?

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Yesterday, 10:36am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Lyon and Healy mandolins in Builders and Repair

I hope this is not a thread only for people named Peter from Australia :) I have both an early symmetrical A and a later asymmetrical (Washburn...

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Yesterday, 10:22am

Jim Garber replied to a thread When did they start using tremolo on mandolins in Classical, Medieval, Renaissance

Actually writing music specifically for the mandolin? I am sure that someone played what we might consider folk tunes, as Martin said, after they...

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May-22-2013, 10:14pm

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

Hah! That is what I guessed: that the first was #20 and the other oval hole was #16 my two favorites from all the videos and both with transverse...

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May-22-2013, 9:11pm

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

So, Marty, which were the ones that David was playing. BTW JR is one of my very favorite tunes. I wish i could play it as well as David does. The...

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May-22-2013, 5:37pm

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

FWIW: I would think that there is some impact on the tone but less so since the fretboard is cantilevered over the top from the neck block on. This...

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May-22-2013, 4:42pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandolin: A Cross-Cultural Inclusive Phenomenom! in General Mandolin Discussions

Also... delicious food as well... :)

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May-22-2013, 4:37pm

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

I am not sure if this is a generic term or actually indicates the type of plastic (from their web site):

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May-22-2013, 3:12pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Trainwreck of a mandolin in Post a picture of your mandolin

You all might be right about the German origin. I have some catalog scans from some of those and can check tonight.

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May-22-2013, 1:41pm

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

There is such an understated beauty in Mike's work. I only have played one (a friend's F5) but it was a wonderful mandolin.

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May-22-2013, 1:39pm

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

I am a big fan of the restrained look but generally have no beef with your taste in ornamentation and certainly have no problem with your logo. In...

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May-22-2013, 11:30am

Jim Garber replied to a thread John Goodin - Deer Tracks - Kickstarter in Classical, Medieval, Renaissance

Support your local deer tracker. I am on board, too. Looking fwd to the music, John.

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May-22-2013, 11:25am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Trainwreck of a mandolin in Post a picture of your mandolin

Worth it for the price you paid for the tuners at least. :) Not sure if it is worth restoring except as a tutorial. cracks are one thing but warpage...

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May-22-2013, 11:18am

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

Uh-oh... That is one sweet one. Are those J-74s? I do love that way that one looks, too. The contrasting woods on the sides vs. back make it extra...

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May-22-2013, 11:13am

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

+1 marty, bmac and rbvintage: look to upgrade quality, not just quantity.

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May-22-2013, 10:55am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Bowlbacks of Note in Classical, Medieval, Renaissance

Horrible photo... seller says it is in good condition for its age? Hmmmmmm.... However it is possible that it is what it purports to be. It is...

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May-21-2013, 5:33pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Black Creek Fiddler's Reunion in Jams, Places To Meet Others

<Bump> I am still going... anyone else?

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May-21-2013, 5:22pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandolin: A Cross-Cultural Inclusive Phenomenom! in General Mandolin Discussions

That is either tablature for the type of flute he plays or, more likely a std Chinese system for notation. It looks like it it pretty straightforward...

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May-21-2013, 1:23pm

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

I love this stuff, guys! Thanks a ton, Darryl for filling in all these blanks. I wonder what they charged Griffith for this one. Any sales...

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May-21-2013, 11:18am

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

I was just reading Tut's account here. In it he mentions this: So F5 has a different carving pattern than an A? How about an F4 -- how does...

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May-21-2013, 10:45am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Fiddler on the Roof in Song and Tune Projects

I believe that some violinists also double on mandolin.

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May-21-2013, 10:42am

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

That is very interesting. So all Loar era mandolins (including F5s) have the same top carving profile? That would basically mean that the major...

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May-20-2013, 9:31pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Vienna Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble? in Classical, Medieval, Renaissance

Vinzenz Hladky was the conductor for the Vienna Mandolin & Guitar Ensemble. Marilynn Mair studied with him at the Vienna Conservatory. Is this...

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May-20-2013, 11:02am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Fiddler on the Roof in Song and Tune Projects

Hah! Martin, my thoughts exactly!

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May-20-2013, 10:22am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mascagni Fratelli mandolas & mandolins...? in Vintage Instruments

tamsyn, is this the mandolin? Yes, good action, however the bridge (not original, I believe) is in the wrong position so the intonation will...

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May-20-2013, 9:04am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Which model BlueChip did you find works best? in Equipment

As you can see mcH, there are many different preferences. Personally, I prefer the LG Jazz 35 and 40 and also have a 50 of that same size which also...

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May-20-2013, 9:01am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Monzino's instruments: in which museums in the world are they? in Looking for information about mandolins

That is amazing, Mick. I esp like the Catologo Fotografico on this page.

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May-20-2013, 8:30am

Jim Garber replied to a thread '"essential songs for the Mandolin" in Song and Tune Projects

What genre are you talking about -- bluegrass? Do you play with other people locally? Are there any jams or festivals you attend? "Essential" tunes...

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