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I like to vary a bit and use 4-6 frets on the G and D string (Notes B and G#) and mostly a 6 2 on th e D and A string (G# and B notes).

These two note chords (double stops) are a fine place to...

I just got my hands on number 27of the Gibson, Distressed Master, Ricky Skaggs model. I am delighted with this mandolin and want to send praise to Zach @ The Mandolin Store for all it took to put...

I often back-up the fiddle with the mandolin and have some basic ideas to help you get started doing more than the basic chop.

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TKX for the kind comments and spell checks.

The Scale is 10.25" kinda guessing on what gibson used in the teens.

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I'm about half way done with a matching full scal...

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I had a broken maple chair in my basement for years. #I always thought I would fix it but never got around to it.

Bore one Saturday afternoon, I took a F-4 mando and measuring tape and calculator...

I have the joe carr and it's been a big help. I'd sell book and cd cause I'm done with it.

Cheers

Perhaps the original nomenclature wasn't not based in the roman alphabet.

outside the box

With all the votes in and a glass of JB Blue (it's a Sunday treat) I've decided to try the below design.

My Conclusions’: #in short

flat top guitars have more sustained than tone bar arch top....

Great feedback. These are issue and comments I really wanted. Thanks to Scott for providing and Mike for monerating this board. What a great resource.

Cheers!

Please understand that I appreciate the sound of both flat top guitars for their sustain and arch tops for the punch volume. My thinking is to do a flat top mandolin with as much resonance as a flap...

I use chromatic all the time in my improvised breaks. #Once counted out in say eighth notes the half tone really add tension to a simple melody. #

A good trick is decide where you want the run to...

Why is this a bad idea? #Please hit me with all the negatives.

On a flat top mandolin:

I’m thinking of using two sound posts (one under each foot of the bridge) running down to a very stout...

Thanks for the tip paul

I'm building my first mandolin. #Fun stuff. #I am using an old Gibson "A" as my guide. #Short beefy neck, no truss rod. #No kit parts just using measurements.

Modifications:
I’ve set the neck to...

I've re-produced these very accuratley for both guitar and mandolin. A lot of hand work but look very original.

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I've been playing a '15 style O for years. #It is by for my favorite guitar. #The neck is a little bit bigger than huge, but the action is Sooooo nice. #The tone may be the best for BG; however, the...

mbox usually uses protools software fantastic results, but it sound like it's way more involved than you want. #i know a few folks that use band-in-a-box and love how neat and easy. #i think it's a...

maybe this is what you're looking for...

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maybe a little off target but,...

i find for the most part 4 note chord chopping is a pain and gets too muddy. #double stops and 3 note chords work much crisper. # they free you up to add other...

Thanks for the fantastic suggestions and helping me expand.

John Pizzarelli is exactly what I was looking for at this time.

Don Stiernberg CD's are some of my most played. Just love it.
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I'm looking for recored artist that do solo singing and playing of jazz standards. Or maybe small combos.

I what to emulate what the guitar is doing for back-up and possably lite chord melody...

TKX for the comments. I contacted Mario. Seems like a great guy and helpful responses. Still looking for any one who has these in use beit mando or guitar for feedback. Any pitfalls (besides the...

Has anyony tried these? #How would they work on an acoustic mandolin?

40:1 tuning!

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