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    Re: Tenor tuning survey

    For what it's worth...

    I play a Baroque viola, tenor banjo, mandola and cigar box tenor guitar. All in alto clef and all are tuned cgda. If you had such a selection to choose from, it would...
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    Re: ShopGoodwill: Bat Wing I think

    Jim et al,

    Having bought several miscellaneous instruments thru ShopGoodwill, I can say that they severly overpack any instrument. It would be nigh impossible for a package to come damaged. ...
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    mandolin orchestras ...

    'Having looked at and listened to many mandolin orchestras on Utube, the combinations of mandolin-family instruments seem endless. Was there a generic 'set' group or was it a matter of whoever...
  4. Thread: Mandola in Sol

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    Re: Mandola in Sol

    I am learning viola, in the alto clef of course, and when I got my tenor guitar, tenor banjo and mandola, I just reused my beginner/intermediate lesson books for viola to learn those instruments. ...
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    is it possible ...

    Would it be possible to take an ordinary 4-string bass guitar, change the strings and have a mandocello? Or perhaps even a bass mandolin? Would the frets be in tune or is this just a wacky,...
  6. Re: electric solid body mandola with a scale of 40cm (15.75 inch)

    Dobrek:

    It's not a big deal for me. I also play (or am learning to play) a mandolin. MY fingers don't seem to notice that there are only four strings. Your fingers may feel differently.
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  7. Re: electric solid body mandola with a scale of 40cm (15.75 inch)

    If you don't mind doing it for yourself, moongazermusic.com has electric mandola kits that list a choice of 16 or 16 1/2 inch scale length. Just contact Tom at Moongazer to see what else he can...
  8. finger length vs. smaller hands vs. mandola or larger ...

    I am ready to make a purchase of an 18" (scale length) mandola or a 23" (s. l.) tenor guitar. I play a viola, somewhat poorly at present but I'm learning, and find the finger stretch to be just...
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    Re: About finger picking...

    Thank you all for the expert opinions, references and utube clips. And to think, I've been holding on to this question for weeks because I thought it was to dumb a question to ask. Thank you very...
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    About finger picking...

    I have just gone thru over 300 posts on the forum and a few select mandolin websites and have come to the conclusion that noone finger picks a mandolin. How 'bout a mandola, octave mandolin or a...
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    Re: 'soft' pick ...

    I'd have never thought to look to the ukulele for an answer. Thanks a bunch, guys.

    germano
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    'soft' pick ...

    Is there such a thing as a soft pick? A truly soft pick perhaps made of felt or softer rubber?

    The reason being that I have a 3-11 shift (your 9-5), 5 days a week--thu thru mon. I have altered...
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    Re: Harmony "Viol" Mandolin

    Can anyone tell me where the 'viol' in the name comes from?

    I also play viol (not very, very well, I'm afraid) and it doesn't look or sound anything like this instrument. I play a consort bass...
  14. Thread: yummy Favilla

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    Re: yummy Favilla

    I check out the Lark Street site but I don't understand the reference to 'size 5'? I know that 0 thru 0000 refers to the depth of the body but what does the 5 refer to? Newbie here. Gorgeous...
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    Re: blueridge/goldtone reviews...

    Thank you Jacob for exactly the review I was hoping for. Today, I experienced both 40 and 18 at the same shop and could compare. You are perfectly correct about the treble/bass tones. For MY money...
  16. Thread: Parlor tenor ?

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    Parlor tenor ?

    I've had a chance to see and hear current issue and vintage Parlor Guitars (6-string). Has anyone, at any time, produced a parlor tenor guitar? 4-string, 5-string, resonator, wood, laminate, old,...
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    Re: blueridge/goldtone reviews...

    Thank you, FloridaCracker but perhaps I'm too different from the usual mix of internet shoppers. I have my rules and some 'stores' have theirs.

    I buy practically everything, short of tp, via web....
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    Re: Unusual Bowl Back.

    Speaking of Lyre and bowlbacks, here are one of each currently available at a price point that I feel is too high. Just scroll down a ways to see both entries. I have purchased quite a few...
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    Re: vintage bowlback mandola...

    Thank you Allen.

    I am in awe of the vast knowledge base of this forum. And let's not forget the recommendations that are prompt and spot-on.

    Thank you.

    germano
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    blueridge/goldtone reviews...

    I've about given up on getting a vintage TG (in my price range). Every lead I've tried on the web has resulted in a "sorry, we sold that months/years ago. Therefore I'm going to have to go the...
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    vintage bowlback mandola...

    No matter where I look, I can't find a vintage bowlback mandola. I play the viola and it would be a natural slide-sidewase instrument for me to take up. Any ideas where I might find such an animal?...
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    tenor strings...

    One last question before I turn half my heart and soul to the tenor guitar. The other half will remain with my Baroque viola.

    Has anyone experimented with nylon (Classical) or gut (Baroque)...
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    picker, finger(er), strummer...

    New to the TG. 'Coming from the viola, of all things. Same string names, same musical compass, sounds similar when plucked...

    Question: Is the TG versitile in the sense that it can be picked...
  24. Thread: Clefs...

    by germano
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    Clefs...

    'New to the mandolin but I do play a (Baroque) viola, poorly and newly but it's my current fave. I will be getting a free, from a friend who's father passed away, a-style mando to learn on but since...
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