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Jul-20-2018, 6:51pm

David Lewis started a thread Interview with Chris Thile in General Mandolin Discussions

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8466370/chris-thile-interview-punch-brothers Some interesting insights.

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Jul-18-2018, 4:36am

David Lewis replied to a thread another "flying with my mandolin" thread in General Mandolin Discussions

I flew delta with a then new washburn in a gator case. N worries. I imagine American is the same.

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Jul-14-2018, 5:35am

David Lewis replied to a thread First Song? in General Mandolin Discussions

I’ve been trying to remember hoping that someone here might jog my memory. I think it might have been a stripped down ‘fat man’ by jethro tull.

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Jul-12-2018, 6:49am

David Lewis replied to a thread What mando chords are these? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

ABsolutetly critical to know for mandolin playing - three note chords. It's just a matter of remembering the formula. So if you have an E Dm, you can...

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Jul-10-2018, 5:55am

David Lewis replied to a thread Pentatonic question in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

As you get better, you’ll hear the notes that workbest against the chords you play And you’ll start to incorporate other scales. But at this stage...

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Jul-10-2018, 5:53am

David Lewis replied to a thread don't shoot me....another string question in Equipment

It’s a tough question. My Epiphone 40L loves sam bush monels. My Epiphone 50 mm doesn’t love them. I suspect that two exact same mandolins would have...

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Jul-05-2018, 5:56am

David Lewis replied to a thread Tone rite in Equipment

The trick with the bistromatic is to make sure you confirm all the bookings - otherwise the wrong number turning up will be wrong. And that number...

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Jul-03-2018, 6:47am

David Lewis replied to a thread Tone rite in Equipment

My view is if it works for you, it works. If you were considering giving your mandolin the treatment, I wouldn't argue against it, as it doesn't seem...

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Jul-01-2018, 5:27pm

David Lewis replied to a thread Finish Worn Off by Strap in General Mandolin Discussions

If you look at sam bush's 'hoss' the strap wear on the scroll actually, at least to me, looks cool. So, I’d not worry about it. Honest wear adds a...

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Jun-30-2018, 7:20pm

David Lewis replied to a thread Two of the great living mandolinists today: Sam B. And Chris T. in General Mandolin Discussions

Or myxolydian more usually ;)

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Jun-28-2018, 7:58am

David Lewis started a thread Two of the great living mandolinists today: Sam B. And Chris T. in General Mandolin Discussions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt7HlI1RBAI Done on Chris's show, by the looks being broadcast from Telluride festival. God I wish I could go one...

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Jun-28-2018, 1:43am

David Lewis commented on article Weber and Mandolin Cafe Announce Yellowstone F-14 Mandolin Giveaway in Special Events

Objection! Mainly because it wasn’t me. In all seriousness congratulations to the winner. I hope he enjoys it!

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Jun-27-2018, 4:21am

David Lewis replied to a thread Mando Massage in General Mandolin Discussions

My guess something that is happening is friction. You’ve warmed up the back of the mandolin - maybe softened the lacquer a little and it’s just a bit...

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Jun-27-2018, 4:19am

David Lewis replied to a thread Mando Massage in General Mandolin Discussions

And the juice goes everywhere and is hard to get out. ;)

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Jun-26-2018, 9:07pm

David Lewis started a thread Fret maintenance in Builders and Repair

Here's an article from premier guitar on fret maintenance. I have no affiliation with PG, but I thought this looked a good approach. Is it? ...

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