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    Re: Elkhorn tonality?

    Thanks for the input, folks. Taking a long trip to be able to play one is not currently feasible, hence my inquiry. How an instrument responds, souinds, plays, and looks is indeed very personal, but...
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    Elkhorn tonality?

    I've been admiring Elkhorn mandolins for some time. For those of you who have played one, how do they play and sound (compared to F5's by other top builders)?

    Thanks
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    Re: Whiter Shade Of Pale

    Yes it is Tim O'Brien. That is the Psychograss recording that the OP mentioned; whoever posted it on youtube didn't label is as accurately as they might have.....
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    Re: Dixie Chicken

    Thanks I'll try that.
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    Re: Whiter Shade Of Pale

    For me, nothing beats this version:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfngqnzxU4I

    Both the mandolin and violin knock me out.

    Charlie
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    Re: Dixie Chicken

    Does anyone have a chord chart for Sam Bush's version of "Sailin' Shoes"?
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    Re: Newson mandolins

    I last had contact with him just before his site went away last fall. Did you try the phone number listed in the mandolincafe database ((231) 824-6085)? I would think that would be the best bet. He...
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    Re: Newson Website?

    I corresponded with Paul last fall. he mentiond that he wasn't going to maintain his website further. I would suggest contacting him by phone (which I assume is listed in the mandolincafe builder...
  9. Re: and people think Finns don't have a sense of humor...!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lNFRLrP014&feature=player_embedded

    Funny to find this stuff here. I've always loved this one.
  10. Re: Ry Cooder - Goin' to Brownsville video 1973

    Here is a clip I recently found, of Ry on OM:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=073900cgqE8

    It's not blues, but it's good.
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    Re: Ry Cooder interview and new CD

    Ry is one of my favorite guitarists. Is he playing an octave mandolin in this clip?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=073900cgqE8&feature=related

    Charlie
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    Re: Steve Carlson

    Here is a Steve Carlson '84 Flatiron F5 I owned. Very amazing woods.

    Charlie8077380774
  13. Re: Place to rent a mando in salt lake city?

    I'm in SLC, and have heard that Ezra is quite a player; if I'm not mistaken, his father is the maker of Old Wave mandolins.

    Charlie
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    Re: Who has a Holst? Post pics ;)

    Hi Madociety: great to hear there's another Holst in UT! I'll send you an PM.
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    Re: Who has a Holst? Post pics ;)

    Here are some pics of my Holst:

    http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/581001366ThgnFM
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    Re: New Newson Mandola coming my way soon

    I owned a Newson F5 that was custom-built for me. It was a fine mandolin in every way. Paul trained as a violin builder, and seems to approach each instrument as a unique undertaking. The finish he...
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    Re: 2-Point Mandolins?

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    Re: 2-Point Mandolins?

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    Another Holst.

    Charlie
  19. Re: Post here if you've had a POSITIVE custom build experience

    I've had mandolins built by Paul Newson, Michael Heiden, Andrew Mowry, and Steve Holst. In each case there was excellent communication with the luthiers, timely delivery of the mandolins, and great...
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    Re: Gypsy Rumble

    Amoeba also put that Belleville Rendez-Vous recording on this CD:
    ...
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    He makes beautiful mandolins. Can anyone tell me...

    He makes beautiful mandolins. Can anyone tell me about the tone of his F-5's? Traditional or otherwise?

    Charlie
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    Great looking Mowry, Steve M! I hope mine ages to...

    Great looking Mowry, Steve M! I hope mine ages to that, although it spends too much time in the case ......

    Charlie
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    Hi h2O: The Mowry has a traditional F5 tone,...

    Hi h2O:

    The Mowry has a traditional F5 tone, with that poppy component that I attribute to the Engleman top.

    The Holst has a different feel to the neck and a bit more sustain and warmth,...
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    Here are a couple of blondes that I have the...

    Here are a couple of blondes that I have the acquaintance of:

    A Holst F5
    http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/556936525QNRdXq

    A Mowry F5...
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    Hi: I'm wondering if anyone has played the...

    Hi:

    I'm wondering if anyone has played the Newson they have in stock....


    Thanks,
    Charlie
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