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    New Nava twin point

    Hi,

    I am so pleased with my new mandolin that I have to share it! It is a flat top two pointer made by Gary Nava (www.navaguitars.co.uk) The top is red spruce, the back, which has an induced...
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    Re: Enda Scahill's WeBanjo 3 Tunebook

    Mike is on the money, this is a great book! The tunes are mainly Irish with a sprinkling of American, Scottish and English pieces for good measure.
    They are full performance arrangements and invite...
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    Re: Seisun or Session?

    Eddie, you make my point perfectly. The spelling of the word seisun is not mine but is one that is frequently used in this forum and and in the advertising for numerous musical gatherings in the US. ...
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    Seisun or Session?

    At the risk of being branded an agent provocateur(French) I must record my astonishment at the frequent use, by native English speakers, of the word seisun(Erse) when they are referring to a...
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    Re: Nava Cocobolo Twin-Point

    Absolutely beautiful!
    A work of art that will surely turn into a cannon when played in.

    Alan
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    Re: Sound holes in Ribs. Do they work?

    Have a look at this as one of many examples http://www.laughlinguitars.ca/M7/
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    Re: Sound holes in Ribs. Do they work?

    I am talking about a hole in the side.
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    Sound holes in Ribs. Do they work?

    I have noticed that several makers offer models with oval sound hole(s) in the ribs. Does anyone have direct experience as to whether or not they work?
    I am sure many of us have experience of...
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    Just in time for Christmas? What a beauty!

    It looks as if one lucky mandolin player may be in for a great Christmas present!

    http://guitar-maker.blogspot.com/
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    Re: Scots mandolin book

    I have just received my copy. Congratulations to Dagger on an excellent production!

    The choice of tunes is great, particularly the marches and strathspeys which are such a feature of Scottish...
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