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Some lovely stuff in at TAMCO at the moment. I'd be after that F4 if I could get my act together and sell my Lebeda F5 that's just sat here for a couple of years. I've gone off the bluegrass sound...

Probably not much help, but here are a couple of pics of another Pumpkin Pomeroy A2:
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Maybe I was onto something then ;)

The first time I saw the term "Blarge" was on Donal Lunny's credits for Planxty's 1979 "After The Break" LP.

I also heard the story that Seamus Heaney came...

I think the inspiration came from the famous Norwegian painter, and Bluegrassophobe, Edvard Munch, and his lesser known work, "The Chop".

That's a beauty Pops!

I've always had a soft spot for blonde F-styles. I also like the non-scroll headstock on yours - it works aesthetically (for me) and is a sensible modification to a...

Nice picture Fliss.

You don't look dwarfed by the Cittern, so that's a good start!
It's just a tiddler really when you check out Gerry McKee's 'zouk:...

Fliss

I can't believe I didn't see this sooner!

Another Manson and another stunning instrument. I must confess that Citterns don't always "do it" for me but this one looks and sounds beautiful....

According to Maartin Alcock, it's Andy Irvine we have to blame, see:
http://www.maartinallcock.com/bouzar.htm

Whatever, it looks like you've employed some marvellous craftsmanship there Martin. A...

This one definitely looks like an Abnett to me:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/2450308410_5f96a327bd.jpg
If it had that distinctive cloud-shaped pickguard and a three-piece dished back that...

I've just bought an OM-03 guitar and I agree that something similar would be nice in the mandolin lineup.

I also agree with the comments that they look a little "generic" but I can understand...

Cheers Avi - The Oakwood scale length is 64cm (just over 25").

Thanks.
That clip was simply to try and suss out what the tuning was on a video - I reckoned that it could be done in GDAD with a capo. It wasn't particularly to highlight the tone, hence the rough...

Looks about the same as usual to me. It's that Wallace who looks a bit strange if you ask me...

Thanks for the kind words Bertram and Steve. I don't mind the "plain" look myself, it's just that there are so many instruments in this thread with stunning timbers, celtic carvings, inlays and...

My somewhat plain (but much loved) Oakwood Zouk:
http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=17&pictureid=102
(Apologies for the poor picture quality.)

I'd imagine that it works just as well there as anywhere. Just be sure to let it dry thoroughly unless you want to end up with "liquid underwear" :)


I suppose it would if applied as discussed...

I've heard of "Mando Voodoo", maybe this technique should be called "Mando Gumbo" :))

I recently spoke to a luthier about a cheap parlour guitar I bought. I told him that I was surprised that,...

I didn't mean to stir up a hornet's nest regarding fine single malts!

I'd just never heard the term "liquid bandage" - it brought to mind a more caring and soothing version of our British slang...

Liquid bandage? Would that be something like this?
http://www.neutralday.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/lagavulin.jpg

I've had my Pumpkin Pomeroy A-style for a month or so now. Here's a fairly crude soundclip: John Brown's March

As playing, it stinks but it's a reasonable representation of the sound. I like the...

I suppose I find the lush production on the "Sacred Heart" stuff a bit cloying to my ears.

My favourite Peter O recording is Natasha's Waltz with Norman and Nancy Blake. It's a stunning album...

I agree with Niles' comments above.

I would like to add that the segregation here seems to be "just right" in terms of separating the different areas of interest without dividing the forum into...

Mike

Sorry that I missed your post. (I think I was composing my typically long-winded reply while it appeared.)

I've just checked and setting the basic editor does create Julie and Saska's...

Julie

You seem to have exactly the same problem that my friend Saska has (see this thread).

It might be worth comparing what versions of OS, browser you are both using to see if there's...

Sometimes that can cut both ways...