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wow...that was either an amazing deal, or Newell's don't hold their value so good! Looks like I'll hang onto it for a while.

Just curious if anyone knows what would be a fair price for a mint condition Newell A? I bought it new from Keith, via the Cafe, in 2006...I believe. I'm not even sure what they go for new these...

So finish does affect resonance? If I could spray that thin layer of nitro, I would...I own a couple really nice old Gibson's with lacquer finishes, that, to me, sound perfect. Unfortunately, I can...

Does anybody actually have something on topic and useful to contribute, or have I overestimated the Cafe? It's been a few years since I've hung out around here, but it seems like things have changed...

The effect of a 9v battery is real when you're talking about the circuitry of fuzz and wah pedals. It's not necessarily the brand, but rather the type, ie carbon zinc, alkaline or NiCd. The...

To claim that a thick shell of nitro or poly won't dampen the resonance of a piece of wood seems rather narrow and ignorant...especially coming from a luthier who is supposed to be sensitive to these...

I am finishing two solid body, quarter sawn pine Telecasters and need to decide what type of finish to use. I use mandolion and violin finishing as the benchmark for tone sensitive finishes, so I...

I am in need of a mandocello. I have a good friend who is the manager of a large music store chain that will give me top dollar on my trade of a guitar plus the mandocello at cost. The only...

sniping is what makes it a sport and not just shopping. i've sold plenty of items on ebay, and i set my starting bid at the lowest i will accept - the closer a buyer can get it for that, more power...

Since there is a lot of discussion about mando's on ebay, here's a question about bidding strategy. I've seen this briefly mentioned in other posts in the past, but never a full on discussion. Let me...

I certainly think very highly of Mike Compton, but am surprised that not one person mention Larry Campbell's 1916 Gibson F4 that was for sale here on the Cafe just last week. Unless there is another...

I've carried my Gibson J45 (in a gig bag) on the plane with very little hassle. The one time they did try to get me to check it at the gate, I let them know that I've always traveled with it and...

Does anyone know the value for a 1919 Gibson A3? I haven't seen it personally, but I am told it is in "good" condition. What would be the range for a "good" condition and a mint/near mint condition?

Does anyone know the value for a 1919 Gibson A3? I haven't seen it personally, but I am told it is in "good" condition. What would be the range for a "good" condition and a mint/near mint condition?

What is the quick list of companies/luthiers making quality mandocello's for under 1500? If any.

I'm taking the plunge and getting hitched. We're looking for some good old time/traditional tunes to be played at the various moments during the ceremony when you would usually have music. So far I...

wendler electrocoustic. great tone and playability.

m-mark
i was in the same position as you a couple months ago. many years of guitar playing and a good amount of knowledge on styles, makes, quality, prices of what is available in the new and used...

Would that make my Newell mandolin a PacRim instrument - it's from Oregon.

I'm not offended...

kenny baker plays bill monroe is definately a must have.

check out "skaggs and rice". great mando and all around album. one of the must have albums for a beginner.

i've had "del and the boys" in the car the past few days. that's as good a place as any...

Has anyone swapped out an adjustable bridge for a fixed one? What was the result?

I have heard these mentioned a few times as an alternative to a Tone Gard. Does anyone have one, a picture of one, or know anything about them?

you can get a room humidifier from home depot, lowes, walmart, bed bath and beyond...the list goes on. for $50 you and all your instruments can live in comfort during the dry months. just make sure...

no experience with any of those, but based on the the brands and what i have read, i'd have to say the fender or ibanez. ibanez may be the best way to go.