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    Re: Levitch mandolin on CL

    It does seem out of proportion.
  2. Re: Finish flaking on corner of fingerboard

    Tape off the finished part of the neck and coat the sides of the fretboard with Tru-oil. It should stick and you'll get a shiny surface if you want one.
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    Re: Classic Bar Frets Refretting HELP

    I had an old Martin mandolin project with bar frets that were worn and needed replaced. I took them out and added some wood material to the bottom of the slots and reinstalled them upside down. I...
  4. Re: Finding local buyers in Cafe classifieds

    Congratulations Bill, my friend from Ohio showed me pictures of the Stiver and promised to bring it to the next jam. He's a monster on the banjo!
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    Re: Random mandolin sightings

    It's funny, I saw that episode of Woodsongs recently and was amused by the non-position changing chunk. Funny also about the tuner clipped on the headstock. There is a local group (who also appeared...
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    Re: Old Gibson needs fixin'

    Mike is right, I've never had trouble selling anything with the name Gibson on it. I'm curious as to the Gibson script on this one, I thought it would have the block style font.
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    Re: A Bad Day at the Bandsaw

    You could throw a cat through that without hitting the sides, ok, a bit of exaggeration. With all the scrolls that have been broken off through the ages, I've often wondered why a partial scroll...
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    Re: What is or was this?

    Gibson fired the maker after he completed this one.
    (imprecise construction, lol!)
  9. Re: Looking for a trusted Luthier in Pennsylvania

    What part of PA are you in?
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    Re: NMC looking for info on a "Wilson" guitar

    Here's some info on Wilson guitars:

    Wilson 1968-1970s

    Wilson brand: Most of these were made in Japan, by Hiroshi Yairi under the supervision of his father Sadao Yairi.
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  11. Re: Looking for information on this mandolin

    It looks like a nice carve and scroll work. The wood looks good as well as the headstock vine. It is unusual to see a volute at the base of the headstock but not unheard of, the late Glen Dean Cecil...
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    Re: 1920's washburn

    It's nice to have a hardshell case with your mandolin, it's kept it in nice shape. Check your bridge position, it normally doesn't sit on the pickguard.
  13. either a little mandolin or really big tailpiece - Ebay

    Handcrafted mandolin on Ebay, something seems out of proportion :)

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/305360279100?hash=item4718e4163c:g:0YoAAOSwUkplqV3D
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    Re: Eastman MD315 resale value

    I see several current listings for them from $675.00 to $1000.00. When I price instruments, I try to collect trending prices from several sources: Ebay, Reverb, Mandolin Cafe ads, FB Marketplace,...
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    Re: Interesting F2 (F4)

    This one seemed like it got bid up early and it's not over yet. Is anyone concerned about the crack coming from the lower point on the top?
  16. Interesting early F2 style mandolin on Ebay

    On Ebay, from Japan, price seems reasonable. Not sure if additional costs (customs, etc.) are involved:
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    Re: Is anyone else scared of Bill Monroe?

    He scared me into wanting to get better. I got to open for Bill and the best part was him joining us on stage. Now that was a little scary.
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    Gibson F12 on Ebay

    Just noticed the one-piece bridge on this F-12 Gibson on Ebay, Doesn't seem like a bad price (NFI).

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    Re: Wooden tailpiece cover

    I was missing the original tailpiece cover for this Gibson, I decided to make this wooden (veneer) cover to dress it up a bit. The next owner had a spare original cover for it.
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    Re: Flatiron A5 Artist ft

    Here's a bit on Helen Beausoleil:

    https://zetaviolins.com/helen-beausoleil

    Jean Swan - 2nd, can't make out the 3rd.
  21. Re: Any others here that started their mandolin/instrument later

    I started to study and learn mandolin at age 39, I wished I had started earlier but I was busy playing guitar and bass. Mandolin did take a front seat and I'm still at it 31 years later.
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    Re: Happy Birthday, Mandolin Cafe!

    Happy Birthday and congratulations to Mandolin Cafe and Scott Tichenor! I always said I wouldn't belong to a group who would have me as a member (nod to Groucho) but for this group, I make an...
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    Re: Micawber octave mandolin

    Here's a macabre mandolin (player) :)
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    What In The World? on Ebay

    I could see doing this with a banjo or banjolin, banjo-uke, etc.
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  25. Re: Post a picture of your Blue Grass jam you attend

    I host a bluegrass jam one a month on the 2nd Tues. (7-9) in Wheeling, WV at the Bridge Tavern. It's a great venue with lots of great entertainment.
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