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    case goodies

    I love to find some "extra stuff" in the cases with a new purchase ...

    this time something different than the usual old rusted string sets
    i dig the return policy on the envelope , never seen one...
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    Re: Metal saddle

    this is my main mandolin which I put a Gibson aluminium top on ( this was a 1 year only option in 1921 I think ) after attending a workshop with Niles.

    I really liked the sound Niles pulled out of...
  3. Re: Jim Richter Mandolin Blues Lick of the Day

    thanks Jim especially for the provided TABs on your website

    it is the first time I signed for something with monthly fees but taking the less costly one of the ABOs I must say this is just an...
  4. Re: Jim Richter Mandolin Blues Lick of the Day

    like all 3 =)
    really happy about this new initiative from Jim

    signed his TAB membership as well , small fee for big content
  5. Re: Blues Mandolin instruction - a list of sources

    somewhere i have a copy of this one.... but it seems not to be available anymore , maybe on ebay or so?

    208046
  6. Re: Blues Mandolin instruction - a list of sources

    Jim Richter has a small book too called - Blues, Thoughts, and Junk ... Jim is usually doing advanced stuff as we know
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    Brand New Blues Mandolin Book

    just ordered my copy yesterday, judging from the video intro this will be great !

    Book is co writen by Lino Muoio Blues Mandolin Maestro from Bella Italia

    lQCB5_48Qgg
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    Re: serious blues mando here

    Thanks Jim for updating the link. I failed to post it this way

    this "low budget" mandolin does really suit well for the blues IMHO
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    serious blues mando here

    best vid found in a long time on the tube

    solo blues mandolin ... love it

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFge96aYTvs
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    Aria - Year ?

    just got a Japan made Solid Woods ARIA M-180-BS mandolin

    since it is much better than I expected I would like to know a little more about the age of it. There is no serial number anywhere but...
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    Re: unknown vintage case

    [QUOTE=Jim Garber;1882681]My first guess would be a National tenor guitar.

    I am with Jim here, you see those "shoulders" on the body part exactly on both cases... together with the triangulated...
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    Re: unknown vintage case

    inside is red, inside pocket missing

    depth inside 7,5 ( measured only inside the bottom )
    depth outside 11cm ( top lid and bottom together )

    thanks for the advice on Steve Kirtly, i try to...
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    unknown vintage case

    i was assuming this would fit a National mandolin but it is much too big

    so the body size is not rounded more triangulated so I wanted to ask what kind of instrument may be the original fit to...
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    Re: GIBSON F2 selling advice- Greece

    I am in Europe and interested in your F2

    would need to see some pics and what your asking price is
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    Re: Ry Cooder 1970 mandolin video

    gut danke, nach längerer Mando Pause wieder ab und zu hier
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    Ry Cooder 1970 mandolin video

    just WOW ......
    for the Ry Cooder fans check this video from 1970... starting from 10:30 Ry tears it down on mandolin :cool:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QelyELSju7M

    202572
  17. Re: Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder "Hooray Hooray"

    is Hooray Hooray the only track with Ry on mandolin ?
  18. Re: Repairman for National Mandolin in Europe ?

    single cone !

    it has a super nice Frosted Duco finish... the only National mandolin with that finish I have ever seen
    as stated above I can´t take pictures in the moment but hope to do so later...
  19. Re: Repairman for National Mandolin in Europe ?

    Thanks all for your feedback

    @Olaf... ha thanks for the reminder. I even bought a Mandolin from Jürgen many years ago.

    I will remove the cover first and check situation. I believe I can make...
  20. Re: Repairman for National Mandolin in Europe ?

    i hope it is only the bridge , i have fitted bridges to flat and arched top mandolins before but never opened a National ... don´t know what surprises the interior offers.

    but I found this on the...
  21. Repairman for National Mandolin in Europe ?

    after all those years this is the first post in this forum :disbelief:

    I got a wonderful 1930 National Mandolin which would benefit from a proper set up ( needs new bridge etc )

    is there any...
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    Re: Hey blues guys; Cooder project?

    holy smokes this is kicking me

    RxvORYMCppw
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    Re: Carl Martin Interview 1977

    thanks Ranald and theinone for the pics.... new to me and i am searching for a long time.

    9 years after starting this post i get rewarded ... awesome !
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    Re: Carl Martin Interview 1977

    I wished I had seem them in person too, especially Carl Martin
    Did you make any photos that day ?
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    Re: Funk Mandolin - "Kiss" by Prince

    some serious skills there, cool stuff
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