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Today, 8:01pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread 1996 Jesús Bellido Laud in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Very nice playing. I think the name of the instrument has an accent: laúd and is pronounced la-ood (2 syllables).

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Today, 7:59pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandolin on this British Sitcom? in General Mandolin Discussions

I guess the TV producers didn't want to advertise that brand without getting some payment for the placement.

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Today, 7:31pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread $3000 limit Weber, Collings, Pava or? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Sw--eet!

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Today, 7:10pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Bacon mandolins - who actually built them? in Vintage Instruments

Can you post some photos?

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Today, 5:55pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Great Mando Break in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Love this, Steve!

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Today, 5:54pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread F5 Scroll Question - One Piece or Three? in Builders and Repair

To you great mandolin builders/makers, I bow in respect! I do appreciate the information so much, although I sheepishly admit I did not know that...

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Today, 5:46pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread F5 Scroll Question - One Piece or Three? in Builders and Repair

Thanks Pops! Hardly a day goes by I don't think of my cousin, Don. He had so much humanity!. He could pick and sing with the best of them and his...

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Today, 4:51pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Pava in General Mandolin Discussions

I fell short too, obviously. Yes, I did gain insight and growing interest in the Pava line. Hey Tomando-- only 50 miles away! What is that...

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Today, 4:38pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread $3000 limit Weber, Collings, Pava or? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Chuck, I did notice the Webers... very interesting. What is happening with the Two Hippies era... Has the quality continued as I would assume it...

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Today, 4:35pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread $3000 limit Weber, Collings, Pava or? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Fatt-Dad and Jeff Mando, This is hilarious! :))

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Today, 6:01am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Trust yourself in General Mandolin Discussions

I was performing as a singer/songwriter in 1975 when I came home one night to see my home had been broken into and my Martin D35 was stolen, along...

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Today, 5:31am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Here's the new to me but old Stiver F-5 mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats Demetrius! That's a looker, and I'm sure it plays and sounds great. Enjoy!

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Today, 5:26am

lflngpicker replied to a thread A style mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

I agree with Pheffernan that this Breedlove (above) is a fine instrument in this price range. Willem's point about Howard Morris' handcarved...

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Yesterday, 9:02pm

Pete Martin started a poll Poll: May Jazz tune of the month in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

Ballads this month. Body and Soul Don't Blame Me Darn that Dream

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Yesterday, 8:13pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandolin on this British Sitcom? in General Mandolin Discussions

Hard to see any detail but I would guess it was one of these Asbury mandolins.

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Yesterday, 8:13pm

Caleb replied to a thread Upgrade tuners and bridge for Eastman 515 ??? in General Mandolin Discussions

Any 500 series (and up) Eastman should not need new tuners. My old 505 had the best tuners of any instrument I've ever owned (including my Collings...

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Yesterday, 7:33pm

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

My Austrian friend wanted me to correct the info he said. "They did have their own factory without any doubt. One of the biggest and one of very...

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Yesterday, 7:12pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread $3000 limit Weber, Collings, Pava or? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Just off a great day playing at church and having a family day with the kids and grandkids. Sorry it took me so long to get on! :) I can't thank you...

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Yesterday, 7:08pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Stellario Cambria - Mandolin Virtuoso and Composer in New York in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Neil Gladd has a Trio Serenade by S. Cambria for free download.

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Yesterday, 4:16pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Right arm tension in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Another voice chiming in for loose pick hold and playing from the wrist, not the elbow - also look at your economy of motion as regards how far your...

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Yesterday, 6:12am

Jim Garber replied to a thread A hypothetical question: flattop mando with pin bridge? in Builders and Repair

Ovation mandolins are made like their guitars with fixed bridges.

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Apr-21-2018, 9:56pm

lflngpicker started a thread $3000 limit Weber, Collings, Pava or? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I am on a quest for my next mandolin, having let go of a few I enjoyed and now need a step up instrument. I have grown in my interest and desire to...

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Apr-21-2018, 9:11pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Alrite Total Makeover in Builders and Repair

I wonder of that three-lobe tailpiece cover came from a Martin bowlback. Does it have any engraving on it? My super-fancy ex-Martin Style 6 had a...

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Apr-21-2018, 7:22pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread F5 Scroll Question - One Piece or Three? in Builders and Repair

Pops1, I can understand the obscuring of the room to fret, but I guess you are indicating that this does occur in nicer domestic F5 builds. How well...

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Apr-21-2018, 6:00pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread An opinion please on bowl-backed mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Late to the dance here. Ony thing I can add is this one resembles others made by (or for) Lyon & Healy. Headstock and pickguard shapes resemble their...

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Apr-21-2018, 5:17pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Is it Christmas or something? Wow, classifieds... in General Mandolin Discussions

There are some really great instruments in the 2000-3500 range. It is a great opportunity and so many things that would make Christmas in April...

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Apr-21-2018, 5:14pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Shameless plagiarism and a KM-150 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

That sounds great-- the playing, singing and the Kentucky mandolin. Thanks for posting your recording!

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Apr-21-2018, 5:11pm

lflngpicker started a thread F5 Scroll Question - One Piece or Three? in Builders and Repair

I am curious. In a purchase that fell through, I was surprised to see a scroll that had two added strips of wood (joined) to make it widen from the...

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Apr-21-2018, 6:36am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandolin and strings for children?? in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes, I am a bowl head it is true but I also am realistic that some people get frustrated by that kind of Mandolin. True that kids are more flexible...

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