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Apr-15-2018, 9:22pm

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

When I am sampling mandolins, I look for (listen for, actually) a mandolin whose D and G strings sound like a downward extension of the tonality...

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Apr-15-2018, 1:04pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread Sierra again in General Mandolin Discussions

Having played alto sax (poorly) for several years way back in the dark ages and then never again, I may be revealing my woeful lack of saxiness ......

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Apr-14-2018, 7:58pm

HonketyHank replied to a discussion Gilbert and Sullivan Fingerbuster in group Newbies

Eb is diabolical. D is fun.

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Apr-14-2018, 6:35pm

HonketyHank replied to a discussion Right hand frustration in group Newbies

First of all, LL, welcome to Mandolin Cafe and to the Newbies group. Second of all, you mention videos, so I hope you have found Baron...

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Apr-13-2018, 1:11pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread By The Numbers in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Very good job of presenting what can be difficult material in an easy to understand manner. Mark, I enjoyed reading it and I learned a lot from...

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Apr-13-2018, 11:56am

HonketyHank replied to a discussion Gilbert and Sullivan Fingerbuster in group Newbies

Here it is with subtitles in case you want to sing along.

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Apr-13-2018, 11:45am

HonketyHank started a discussion Gilbert and Sullivan Fingerbuster in group Newbies

I have been working on a Gilbert and Sullivan tune off and on lately, mainly as an exercise. The tune is "I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major...

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Apr-10-2018, 5:16pm

HonketyHank replied to a discussion Oh boy oh boy, NHAD in group Newbies

If I ignore the fact that I don't like thinking of myself with hearing aids, I will say these things are pretty amazing. I am pretty sure there is...

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Apr-07-2018, 10:58pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread Morris #393 in General Mandolin Discussions

He makes a good mandolin.

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Apr-07-2018, 10:43pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread Should I stay tuned up with a missing string? in General Mandolin Discussions

I bought several extra single e strings just to have around for when one breaks. One of our sponsors, Juststrings.com, will be happy to help you with...

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Apr-04-2018, 9:19pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread Greg Boyd's House of Fine Instruments in General Mandolin Discussions

I have visited Greg's shop a couple of times. It's a LONG drive for me, but both visits were well worth it. And I came home from the last visit with...

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Apr-04-2018, 12:35pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread Should one be swayed by nut width?? in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, I have a few mandolins, both wide neck and skinny neck. I am not a great mandolin player but I have some nice mandolins, a couple valued in...

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Apr-04-2018, 10:51am

HonketyHank replied to a discussion April 2018 Tune Project in group Newbies

What a good fiddler can do with a bow is just amazing. Makes me wonder if fiddlers ever laugh at us poor mandolinners for attempting fiddle tunes.

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Apr-02-2018, 7:24pm

HonketyHank replied to a discussion Newbie Tune of the Month Index in group Newbies

Index is up to date!

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Apr-01-2018, 11:48pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread "Mandolin Hacks" in General Mandolin Discussions

Yeah, but what is the life expectancy for Sears?

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Mar-30-2018, 12:02pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread Meeting with Sonny in General Mandolin Discussions

He and his wife are both gracious and interesting folks. I enjoyed my visit with them a couple years ago (and I came home with a new mandolin).

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Mar-29-2018, 10:20pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread Is This Top Sunken? in General Mandolin Discussions

This is neither here nor there at this point, but I would just mention that when I receive a parcel that looks a bit worse for wear, the first thing...

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Mar-29-2018, 10:10pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread Waverly and Grover 309 interchangeability in Equipment

I am not sure what " measure the top of the button's depth in the screw hole" means but here is what I think it might be: The Waverly button is...

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Mar-29-2018, 7:16pm

HonketyHank replied to a discussion March 2018 Tune Project in group Newbies

Sportsnapper, I think I just figured out your webname. I was thinking somebody who takes naps watching sports. Now I bet it is someone who snaps pix...

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Mar-29-2018, 4:50pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread Scales. in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I think it helps me 'loosen up' if I start with some scales. I generally run up and down two octaves if I can do it in first position. Usually do G,...

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Mar-29-2018, 11:20am

HonketyHank replied to a thread Waverly and Grover 309 interchangeability in Equipment

Waverly tuner button screw: dia: 0.083", length: 0.340" Grover 309 screw: diam: 0.096", length: 0.465" note, length is tip to bottom of head,...

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Mar-29-2018, 12:25am

HonketyHank replied to a discussion Going Oval Hole? in group Newbies

Louise, no I don’t and not that I have noticed, but my hearing is less than perfect. So, could be, but if so not a big difference.

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Mar-28-2018, 7:20pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread "Mandolin Hacks" in General Mandolin Discussions

Mandolin don't care. Mandolin love old hacks. New ones, too. I'm gonna sign up for another credit card so I can make some backup picks to go with...

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Mar-28-2018, 12:14pm

HonketyHank replied to a discussion Going Oval Hole? in group Newbies

I am often accused of being a contrarian and I do label myself as a capital-S Skeptic when it comes to "conventional wisdom". That having been said...

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Mar-27-2018, 7:59pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread "Mandolin Hacks" in General Mandolin Discussions

Not him, but they got several of his brother's, brand new, at the Guitar Center down the road here. Theodor Loar. aka The. My hack is already...

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Mar-26-2018, 12:29pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread Update to shoulder surgery in General Mandolin Discussions

Mick, both my wife's rc repair jobs were as a result of falls. Trip. Fall. Put out arm to catch herself. Use same arm to try to get up. Arm no...

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Mar-26-2018, 12:13pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread Collings Polish Job in General Mandolin Discussions

Adrian, I did not examine the finish under a strong magnifier as I was buffing, but I did 'eyeball' it frequently. It seemed to me that the initial...

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Mar-25-2018, 8:38am

HonketyHank replied to a thread Huge number of eBay Scam Listings in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Hi Mike I am trying to figure out how to spot a fraudulent post on MandolinCafe ... :redface:

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Mar-23-2018, 10:46pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread Collings Polish Job in General Mandolin Discussions

I just finished doing the Mequiers job on my Collings MT-O. I would post some pix but they are so similar to the OP's (except for oval hole vs...

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Mar-23-2018, 6:00pm

HonketyHank replied to a thread Thanks to MC from a Newbie in General Mandolin Discussions

I'll second the sentiment, Em Tee. Thanks for voicing it. I am still having fun, too.

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