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Today, 12:29am

pops1 replied to a thread Northfield A5 in General Mandolin Discussions

Don, I had to laugh out loud, I love it when that happens.

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Yesterday, 3:51pm

pops1 replied to a thread Easiest/safest procedure for adjusting bridge tilt? in Builders and Repair

I do it that way all the time. Only been playing 40 or so years, no problems yet.

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Yesterday, 11:43am

pops1 replied to a thread Northfield A5 in General Mandolin Discussions

I have played an M before and it didn't 'blow my dress up', but I would love to play this.

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Yesterday, 11:42am

pops1 replied to a thread Ship To Canada in General Mandolin Discussions

Others will know more, but I don't think it applies to carrying your personal instrument.

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Yesterday, 8:43am

pops1 replied to a thread What's a Good Mando for a Beginner for $400 or Less?? in General Mandolin Discussions

Several folks here have gotten similar and like them. I don't know anything about this, just saw it. ...

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Yesterday, 8:34am

pops1 replied to a thread Cello conversion contender? in Builders and Repair

If you have a pickup you want to use and the pole pieces are flat on top get a piece of metal that will go across the pole pieces and let it...

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Apr-17-2018, 7:28pm

pops1 replied to a thread Cello conversion contender? in Builders and Repair

Agree, there are many rail pickups for guitar and any will work.

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Apr-17-2018, 5:21pm

pops1 replied to a thread Questions about bridge design in Builders and Repair

I started with the SM jig, I prefer to do it by hand and have not used it in years. Everyone is different and that's why this site is so great.

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Apr-17-2018, 9:23am

pops1 replied to a thread Eastman Mandolin Cast Aluminum Tailpiece END PIN. in Builders and Repair

Fro stubborn end pins I use a strain relief pliers, for electronics. I know that is not a common tool most folks will have. I works well and fits...

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Apr-16-2018, 5:21pm

pops1 commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #120 w/ Special Guest Elisa Meyer Ferreira in dbmandolin

Great sound by a wonderful player. I love the depth of sound of the custom build.

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Apr-15-2018, 9:40pm

pops1 replied to a thread G strings on F-style dull, muddy, lacking attack. Fix? in General Mandolin Discussions

I find intonation makes a huge difference on the G string especially. If you change string gauges, if humidity raises or lowers you action, or the...

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Apr-15-2018, 12:08pm

pops1 replied to a thread Should I buy a new mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

Most any mandolin can be made to play well, a good setup is necessary. Rob Meldrum has a free set up guide if you PM him.

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Apr-15-2018, 11:00am

pops1 replied to a thread Buzz on first fret in General Mandolin Discussions

For temporary put a small piece of paper under the string in the nut slot. You really don't have to make a new nut, you can remove the old one and...

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Apr-14-2018, 12:31pm

pops1 replied to a thread Austin Calton for F4 in Equipment

I tried my A2 after reading your post, and the body was very tight and the neck too short. Not sure about the F4, but would assume it would be the...

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Apr-14-2018, 11:30am

pops1 replied to a thread Ballpark for a Dudenbostel in General Mandolin Discussions

I am very happy with my mandolin, but it doesn't stop me or most of us here from lusting after someone else's mandolin.

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Apr-13-2018, 11:05pm

pops1 replied to a thread High End Music Stores with no Toll Free in General Mandolin Discussions

I am in one of those places where if I am by a window on the south side of the house on a good day my cell works. I have it set to use the wifi, but...

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Apr-13-2018, 11:03pm

pops1 replied to a thread New 1921 Gibson A in General Mandolin Discussions

I too prefer an adjustable bridge, just saying it is easy to make the original work for something in the future or just because.

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Apr-13-2018, 11:01pm

pops1 replied to a thread what are the regular folks playing. in General Mandolin Discussions

I have a signature, but it doesn't have anything to do with what mandolin/mandolins I play.

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Apr-13-2018, 10:59pm

pops1 replied to a thread Surprising powered speakers in Equipment

1000 watts PTP or 1000 watts RMS? There is a huge difference and both can be advertised. RMS is the power rating you want to go by. PTP is not quite...

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Apr-13-2018, 10:56pm

pops1 replied to a thread fishing line diameter? in Equipment

I wouldn't care as much about the diameter as the # weight of the string so it could stand the tension. A little experimenting would be in order and...

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Apr-13-2018, 4:18pm

pops1 replied to a thread New 1921 Gibson A in General Mandolin Discussions

If the one piece bridge fits the mandolin nicely, I would prefer to put height on the top and not have to refit the bridge. It's quite simple and...

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Apr-13-2018, 12:39am

pops1 replied to a thread New 1921 Gibson A in General Mandolin Discussions

You would think at my age I would know my left from my right. Thanks Jim

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Apr-12-2018, 10:05pm

pops1 replied to a thread New 1921 Gibson A in General Mandolin Discussions

When you are typing a reply as I am doing now, above you are icons. The third from the left is for inserting a photo.

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Apr-11-2018, 9:44pm

pops1 replied to a thread Chris Thile covering 1952 VBL in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

It's hard to beat Richard's version for me. Great song by a talented musician.

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Apr-11-2018, 8:55am

pops1 replied to a thread DAD Nickel Bronze or GHS Pure Nickel? in Equipment

It took me years asking GHS, but finally they did a bunch of testing on gauges and came out with the pure nickel. Martin may yet follow suit.

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Apr-10-2018, 10:55pm

pops1 replied to a thread Alrite Total Makeover in Builders and Repair

All but the lowest in the line from that time frame have "the Gibson" on the headstock.

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Apr-10-2018, 6:37pm

pops1 replied to a thread Martin 2-15 neck in Builders and Repair

I have done what rcc56 is saying several times with guitars and mandolin and it has worked perfectly. If the neck is hefty I won't add the backbow,...

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Apr-10-2018, 11:26am

pops1 replied to a thread Alrite Total Makeover in Builders and Repair

The lamp works well for ebony, pearwood at this age is usually very crumbly and I would not want to be gluing anything to old pearwood. I would make...

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Apr-10-2018, 8:28am

pops1 replied to a thread Is there a personal limitation for speed? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I don't know if it has been mentioned, but playing lighter will help you play faster. Playing hard slow you down.

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Apr-10-2018, 12:20am

pops1 replied to a thread Cracked bridge in Builders and Repair

I am not sure of the post spacing on these. Some of the cheaper mandolins have a different spacing and you will need to either get one from MK or...

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