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Jim Garber replied to a thread Mold? in General Mandolin Discussions

Hmmmm... maybe it is a UK term, but what is a "solid/acoustic bass?" Sounds like a contradiction in terms or an oxymoron. Hey, Steve. Would...

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Yesterday, 6:23am

brunello97 replied to a thread Supreme Court in General Mandolin Discussions

There already was a pretty good group with the name "The Supremes". Mick

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Apr-18-2018, 7:06am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Collings mandolin thoughts? in General Mandolin Discussions

A few years ago I went to Acoustic Music in CT. They had quite a few Collings mandolins. The only one I really liked was one honeyburst MT2. Not sure...

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Apr-18-2018, 6:59am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mold? in General Mandolin Discussions

There are multiple threads discussing mold and mildew. Do a search. My original Gibson case had bad mildew to the point where I could not play...

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Apr-17-2018, 10:58pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread what is ?. in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, if you have your heart set on a Weber mahogany backed mandolin then you will probably have to cast a nationwide net. However in the NY...

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Apr-17-2018, 10:31pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Some very nice cases in the ads in Equipment

Mark Leaf double case: I guess it is merely the equivalent of carrying your two mandolins + one bowling ball. I do rcall those Mark leaf cases,...

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Apr-17-2018, 1:28pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread what is ?. in General Mandolin Discussions

OK, so from what I see here of your posts you want a popular A model with mahogany back and sides for under $3000 and the tone is of utmost...

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Apr-17-2018, 6:24am

brunello97 replied to a thread Ribbons of the Redheaded Girl in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Ah, thanks, Gordon. Got it. "The Ribbons of..." vs. "Ribbons for....." Lucky girls. Mick

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Apr-16-2018, 10:39pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Low-Cost Bandolim in General Mandolin Discussions

I have an upper-end all solid wood cavaquinho by Giannini. I also have a Rozini cavaquinho which is another budget brand from Brazil. They also make...

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Apr-16-2018, 7:19pm

brunello97 replied to a thread Reliable source of tunes as played at sessions in the UK in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I know that's right. GRMA, Séamus! Mick

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Apr-16-2018, 2:39pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Reliable source of tunes as played at sessions in the UK in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I am not expert on Celtic/ITM but I do like this free downloadable book of tunes made available from this site, Harp of Tara. I ended up printing it...

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Apr-16-2018, 2:31pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread what are the regular folks playing. in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes, but very admirable!

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Apr-16-2018, 1:45pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread what are the regular folks playing. in General Mandolin Discussions

All right, a 1921 A-4 would be nice or even another Loar-era A-2 (though mine is plenty). I haven't played one but I like Marty Jacobson's...

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Apr-16-2018, 10:10am

brunello97 replied to a thread How to save a failing guitar company in General Mandolin Discussions

Great read, Mike. Thanks. Likely some larger insight into US manufacturing from the era as well. Mick

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Apr-16-2018, 9:08am

brunello97 replied to a thread Ribbons of the Redheaded Girl in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Don't know the tune, Gordon, but the name of the reel is splendid. It shows up at the Session site. A tune worth getting after. Thanks...

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Apr-16-2018, 9:03am

brunello97 replied to a thread Fratelli Vinaccia Mandolin? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Hello Duagnir I'm a Texan, so please excuse me if my English is bad. ;) Yours is indeed a Fratelli V and looks like a nice model with some fancy...

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Apr-16-2018, 8:38am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Gibson Script Logo > Slant vs Straight Across ?????? in Vintage Instruments

Yes, the snakehead A-2 in the classifieds is listed as a 1929 which would be odd. More than likely it was built in 1923-4 but perhaps shipped in '29?

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Apr-15-2018, 10:00pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Practicing and tv in General Mandolin Discussions

Hah! My wife has friends who sit and knit while talking or watching. Today I was at a concert and there was a woman knitting. I guess it doesn't make...

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Apr-15-2018, 9:57pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread New 1921 Gibson A in General Mandolin Discussions

Very common for Gibson, esp 1920's As. pops1: depending on much higher the bridge needs to go, I have used a few layers of iron-on hardwood...

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Apr-15-2018, 9:04pm

brunello97 replied to a thread So what is Meinel & Herold? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The ad also refers to Palisander, too, Jim, which I also took as a euro-name for rosewood. Odd that they would use both terms. Mick

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Apr-15-2018, 8:05pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread what are the regular folks playing. in General Mandolin Discussions

IMHO it was not necessary to say anything about amateur mandolin: "what is the most popular amateur mandolin between 2,500.00 & 3k." ? I believe...

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Apr-15-2018, 7:17pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Hilburn #66 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Jim: if you really want to hold onto it for a while, you either will have to make it uglier or refrain from posting photos. ;) That’s a real...

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Apr-15-2018, 7:01pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread G strings on F-style dull, muddy, lacking attack. Fix? in General Mandolin Discussions

I am not a luthier but I believe that having a perfectly executed nut can affect the tone of individual strings. Sometimes even just the angle of the...

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Apr-15-2018, 5:07pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread So what is Meinel & Herold? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I heard from my Austrian friend and he says this which sort of clears up some confusion: I have a feeling he meant that they were a retailer...

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Apr-15-2018, 4:04pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Sierra again in General Mandolin Discussions

I found the answer to my question on Sierra's site. Info for the Paste sessions:

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Apr-15-2018, 3:48pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread what are the regular folks playing. in General Mandolin Discussions

My advantage is that I have never really spent a super large amount for an instrument I have been on this earth for a half dozen decades with my eyes...

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Apr-15-2018, 3:40pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Hard Case for Martin mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Unless you want to spend money for a custom case, I wonder if a standard A model case would word fine with some creative padding. I know sometimes...

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Apr-15-2018, 3:34pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread So what is Meinel & Herold? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I always thought that jacarandá was directly translated as rosewood, at least for instruments or furniture.

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Apr-15-2018, 2:50pm

brunello97 replied to a thread So what is Meinel & Herold? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Bowlback No. 15 on Jim's catalog page is said to be made of "kirschbaum" or cherry wood. :) Others are listed as "jakaranda" which sounds...

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Apr-15-2018, 11:19am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Sierra again in General Mandolin Discussions

Wonderful performance. It would be nice to credit the other two musicians, though. I posted the comment on the YT video.

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