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Indeed, Phil.Woodhull, I was just in communication with a violinist who, like the OP, has become interested in the mandolin. I mentioned to him that...

The Cafe' is like family to me, too. Best wishes, Phil

Did a trade deal with them in the past 2 weeks. Seemed to be responsive as ever.

I have enjoyed your postings over the years, Phil! My thoughts are with you.

Sending you my best wishes, Phil.

Had a brief discussion with Dennis Friday via email.

Thanks, Mike. I've already contacted Scott. He said "very few were made" but that's all. He also said he would speak to Sumi but never got back to...

Any glue can be sprayed; even HHG. The plywood folks probably started that long ago; the auto industry uses robotic structural glue applications, so...

In chronological order, starting in 1990 - Bold means remaining, instruments I loved for their sound are underlined. no name A5 Gibson A1...

Seriously beautiful instrument, with so much old violin vibe!

I would like to point with pride (and humility, so I don't actually take credit for anything here) that August earned his Masters degree in the...

The only thing I can think of is aerosolized glue, like the kind that 3M makes. I keep a can in the shop for making templates--spray on plywood or...

If you want to know more about the instrument try sending a PM to cafe member DesertRose. Scott Zimmerman has known Sumi for years and was, the last...

Hang with us as long as you can; every picker's precious... I joined the same year as you, and we've seen a lot in those 14 years!

The action was just too high to enjoy playing it for over a few minutes. I worked on getting the bridge down to where it is a lot more playable. ...

I have a F style Mandocello Joe built for me, and it is a most amazing instrument. He does just the best work you can imagine

Not enough practice, and been playing mandolin for 5 years. Shelter at home notwithstanding, I am an "essential employee" with two jobs, and still...

belbein, I tend to favor using the fewest fingers possible for a given chord on mandola, mandolin and 5-course fifths-tuned cittern. For CGDA, my...

I play violin as well as mandolin. As you know, good tone from an instrument is largely a matter of cost. (AND your abilities). Mandolin Cafe has an...

Oh, I don't know about that. I've just put some TI flats on it, which took away what for my tastes was excess jangle, and they sound great. Really...