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Yesterday, 6:43pm

Mike Bunting replied to a thread What kind of tuners do I need for my mandolin? in Equipment

:disbelief: You expect mandolins to stay in tune for days on end?

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Yesterday, 3:06pm

Mike Bunting replied to a thread Possum Head #001 and #002 in Post a picture of your mandolin

Those are great looking mandolins. Very elegant in its simplicity.

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Yesterday, 1:07pm

Mike Bunting replied to a thread Just ordered a James Mandolin Tailpiece from Cumberland in Equipment

Yes and then the James is more ergonomic, it is easier to use, you don't have to poke the strings through holes and have them scratching the top on...

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Yesterday, 3:27am

Mike Bunting replied to a thread Just ordered a James Mandolin Tailpiece from Cumberland in Equipment

I've had one for ten years and its moving parts work better than mine. By the time they are problematic I'll probably be long gone so I won't give a...

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Jun-16-2013, 9:48pm

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

Mine's been fine, you guys must be really clumsy. :)

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Jun-16-2013, 9:21pm

Mike Bunting replied to a thread "Paint It Black" for Mandolin? in Song and Tune Projects

Wow, you remember the Romaniacs! A great band. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Romaniacs

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Jun-16-2013, 6:58pm

Mike Bunting replied to a thread New Kentucky Colonels in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Doesn't seem to be on Amazon Ca. yet.

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Jun-15-2013, 10:12am

Andrew B. Carlson replied to a thread Will the next Loar be carbon fiber? in Builders and Repair

I wonder if the fungus in the stradivari wood would attach itself to CF to promote better tone?

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Jun-14-2013, 11:39pm

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

Maybe this version would be useful. It is also available for ipad. http://www.petersontuners.com/index.cfm?category=150

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Jun-14-2013, 5:02pm

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

Not my cup of tea, the guitarists sounds like he is thrashing a washboard.

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Jun-14-2013, 2:17pm

Mike Bunting replied to a thread First three tunes/songs you learned first in General Mandolin Discussions

Didn't you learn the first tune, Woody's Rag? :)

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Jun-14-2013, 2:09pm

Mike Bunting replied to a thread Just ordered a James Mandolin Tailpiece from Cumberland in Equipment

The best for the reasons above. I have them on both the Stanley and the Collings.

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Jun-13-2013, 9:57pm

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

Works fine for me. Any discordancy between the open E and the 7th fret E on the A string drive me nuts and these tuners that can get them together...

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Jun-13-2013, 9:54pm

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

Works fine for me. Any discordancy between the open E and the 7th fret E on the A string drive me nuts and these tuners that can get them together...

50 replies | 1050 view(s)

Jun-13-2013, 7:38pm

Mike Bunting replied to a thread Embellishing Songs in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Really good advice. I remember a quote from Tim O'Brien where he says that one of the first thing he does after figuring out the progression is to...

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Jun-13-2013, 4:37pm

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

My choice. http://www.petersontuners.com/index.cfm?category=168

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Jun-12-2013, 10:40pm

Andrew B. Carlson replied to a thread Middle-of-the road pick for beginner in Equipment

I'd agree with a Pro-plec. The Wegans can be pretty fast with those speed holes and can pick faster than most fingers. A Blue Chip is even worse. My...

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Jun-12-2013, 10:32am

Mike Bunting replied to a thread Slow = Correct + Relaxed in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Part of the work would be to learn how to focus and to control your mind and not let it wander.

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Jun-11-2013, 10:52pm

Mike Bunting replied to a thread Folding Picking Chair from Canada in Equipment

Here's what I use, it's a little expensive but I can afford a Blue Chip pick. From Camper's Village.

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Jun-11-2013, 10:18pm

Mike Bunting replied to a thread J Bovier A4 in General Mandolin Discussions

I was waiting for my Stanley a few years ago and it seemed to be off the tracking map. Investigation into it by Canada Post found that there was a 10...

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Jun-11-2013, 8:29pm

Mike Bunting replied to a thread J Bovier A4 in General Mandolin Discussions

Do you know the sheer volume of goods that crosses the border daily that has to go through customs? Canada Post has nothing to do with customs.

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Jun-11-2013, 8:23pm

Mike Bunting replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Mandolin Tone in General Mandolin Discussions

I wouldn't argue with that.

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Jun-11-2013, 12:35pm

Mike Bunting replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Mandolin Tone in General Mandolin Discussions

Then why are you spending all that money on that custom made mandolin that you have mentioned elsewhere when a lower end $500 would do? Just for the...

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Jun-11-2013, 12:30pm

Mike Bunting replied to a thread Mandolin strings in Equipment

Ha! I hadn't had my morning coffee yet, much to the detriment of my reading comprehension!

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Jun-11-2013, 11:39am

Mike Bunting replied to a thread AKG C411 Placement in Equipment

I use the putty supplied with it and have had no problems ( on a varnished finish).

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