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    Re: Vintage photo of a Lyon & Healy two point

    Note the mando player using the so-called 'Monroe' strap placement - over the right shoulder. And no hat to cause that.
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    Re: Portland, Maine Old Time Jam

    What J Walsh and Mandobar said... The only Portland area bluegrass jam I'm aware of happens at 317 Main Community Music Center in Yarmouth, Maine
  3. Thread: Blue Sky Boys

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    Blue Sky Boys

    Watching the Ken Burns special, I was surprised (and disappointed) to see just a short mention of the Blue Sky Boys. I've long admired the mandolin playing in their music. They are possibly not a...
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    Re: No Wires ! Joe Walsh w/ Molly Tuttle

    If you look up "Gentle on my Mind" on Wikipedia, you'll see John claims he wrote the song in 30 minutes after seeing the film 'Dr. Zhivago'.
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    Re: Free Waterloo Mandolin

    Yep!!
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    Avery Mandolin Straps

    Does anyone know if Jim Avery is still active making straps? I had a good look at one a couple of days ago and was impressed.

    Any info appreciated..

    Jim
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    Portland, Maine Old Time Jam

    There's an outdoor old time jam held every Tuesday, 7-9, in Post Office Square in the heart of Portland. Goes through the summer months.

    All are welcome - bring yourself - and a chair if you need...
  8. Thread: Octave Intro

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    Octave Intro

    Mandolessons goes octave...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PoLQflT04I

    Baron Collins-Hill introduces the octave to his audience
  9. Thread: Fretboards

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    Fretboards

    So I'm fooling around with my Breedlove crossover, not anything special, nothing to be called practice. I hadn't played my 1913 Gibson A in a while so I switched over to it thinking I'd give the old...
  10. Thread: Petersen Octave

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    Re: Petersen Octave

    I pulled the trigger on that Petersen octave. Here's a couple of pix. I'm letting it get acclimatized to my place before trying anything with it. I'm used to my Gibson A and Breedlove A. I've...
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    Re: Petersen Octave

    Thanks for all the comments, guys. I'll post some pix if/when I close the deal.

    Jim
  12. Thread: Petersen Octave

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    Petersen Octave

    I have a chance to pick up a 2001 Petersen Octave mandolin L2 under $800. From what I've seen in the forum it looks like a good deal.

    Any thoughts? All info appreciated.

    Jim
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    Kentucky 272 vs 276

    Can anyone provide info re: the differences between the Kentucky models 272 and 276? Not just in appearance but in other factors. I'm considering getting one or the other.

    Any info appreciated....
  14. Thread: 1918 A Tuners

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    Re: 1918 A Tuners

    Thanks for all your input!!

    I'm going to try some of the advice from Paul Hostetter's Tuner Maintenance Page. According to Paul what I have is 'Slop' in my tuners which I mistakenly called...
  15. Thread: 1918 A Tuners

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    1918 A Tuners

    I recently acquired a nice 1918 A. It's in good shape except the tuners are quite worn and have significant backlash in them. I would not care to replace the tuners since they have a nice patina in...
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    Re: Tuning Code - G4, C4, etc.

    I should have put in that our instrument tuning, referring to the piano board, is: G3, D4, A4, E5
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    Re: Tuning Code - G4, C4, etc.

    This might help....

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    Re: String Rattle & Minor Issue

    Thanks for all the suggestions. It does have an adjustable bridge so I'm going to work with that. If not successful - off I go to a local luthier. I guess I'll bear with the aroma - at least until...
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    String Rattle & Minor Issue

    I recently purchased a Gibson A, circa '26-'27. Finger board and frets are level by straight edge sighting, no visible repair areas.

    My main problem is a string rattle on the A and E strings. ...
  20. Thread: Ear Worm

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    Re: Ear Worm

    As the originator of this thread, I'm calling it 'Big Eyed Rabbit'. I thought it was 'Sally Ann' and, asTobin said above, it has some of the elements of Sally but after listening to the tune a few...
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    Re: Ear Worm

    Sally Ann it is! Don't know where my head was on not seeing that. Thank you, Dennis!!
  22. Thread: Ear Worm

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    Ear Worm

    Can anyone tell me the name of this tune? It's tantalizingly familiar but I can't quite place it.

    The attachment displays as an mp3 and, when clicked on, comes up in Windows Media player with a...
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    Ossipee Valley Festival

    In Maine - Last weekend in July - Sierra Hull, Joe Walsh, Brittany Haas, Elizabeth Laprelle and Anna Roberts-Gevalt.

    Camping, both RV hookups and tent, is inexpensive, food vendors, jam sessions,...
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    Re: Long Hollow Leather

    Got through to Long Hollow today and had a great conversation with a very lovely and lively Lyndell, 92 YO(!!) order taker. I believe she is Phil's mother.
    Anyway, I was able to get my order in and...
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    Re: Long Hollow Leather

    Thanks for your reply... I'm looking forward to getting one of their straps..
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