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One of the reasons we end up spending so much time talking about how to pick a jig is that there is a percentage of beginners new to playing irish trad/celtic music who don't know what a jig is...

I choose to play open back and 17 fret because the smaller size suits me. Like Steve said, Angelina Carberry sounds just fine on a short scale open back. One of my tenors does have a resonator but...

I really like the Goldtone IT250 17 fret tenors - I played and open back one that was selling used for $300 a few years ago and still kick myself that I didn't buy it, very good sound, and easy...

Sounds as lovely as it looks!

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Jill

For 17 fret tenor banjo I use 40/30/20/13 gauges. I've bought the John Pearse tenor banjo sets in those gauges from Elderly and also have just used single acoustic guitar strings to make up my own...

Purchased between 2007 and 2011 - the Hilburn is the only one I still have....

Jimmy Moon flattop
Gibson A50
Flatiron 2M pancake
Weber Aspen 2 (Custom)
Redline Traveler pancake
Pomeroy A4...

So gorgeous!

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Jill

I have a TD 35 (that I use the rounded shoulder end to play with) and then I also got the folks at Bluechip to make me a custom one, which I now realize is a TPR 35 (three point rounded) - it's...

Jaysus, 'twas me started this thread back in '07, mad to see it resurrected again! My plec of choice nowadays is a Bluechip TP 35, which is something like .89mm. Can't see meself using anything else...

one word: gorgeous!

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Jill

Yes, please feel free to do so - fire away sir!

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Jill

Great website Michael - loved the Marla interview, nice to hear what she's up to as I've been out of the loop mandolin-wise for about a year.

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Jill

Gorgeous mandolin - I've had a Campanella on my wish list for ages, hopefully it'll happen one day! Congratulations Steve!

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Jill

Clareen Banjos in Clarinbridge, Co. Galway, just outside of Galway City - lots of tenor banjos and a fair amount of mandolins too. Tom Cussen is the shop owner/banjo builder and a gem of a fella.
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I've actually played drums since I was about 11, but mainly in punk bands and primarily self taught, so to be taking lessons has been amazing and has made so many things make sense - wish I'd done it...

Hiya folks,
I'm touched by all the concern and well wishes expressed in this thread - my HUGE apologies for being MIA. I do stop in to briefly check in on things but literally never have the time to...

Absolutely gorgeous Jim!

Cheers,
Jill

Tom Cussen's shop, Clareen Banjos down in Clarinbridge, Co. Galway usually has a decent selection of used mandolins on the wall. Plus if you're also on the hunt for a tenor banjo then you'll kill two...

Marla Fibish gives lessons via skype, highly recommend her (I've taken lessons from her though not skype ones as I'm local to her).

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Jill

I only heard this news tonight while out for a pint with a pal from Sligo - very sad indeed.

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Jill

What terrible news - had to do a double take when I saw it on the homepage here. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

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Jill

Fender Rhodes electric piano, in perfect working order I might add.

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Jill

Congratulations on the new Cohen - that is one of the loveliest mandolins I set eyes on!

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Jill

What a pair of beauties!

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Jill

Gorgeous! Love the walnut back and that peghead inlay is pure class!

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Jill