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Yesterday, 11:53am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread I have a superton, what next? in Builders and Repair

String it up and see if it plays without problems. If there are issues then you can try just taking the frets down a bit but chances are you'll run...

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Yesterday, 11:49am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Does anyone have a case like this? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Very cool!

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Yesterday, 8:39am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread A model case for old Gibson in Equipment

I was hoping they had started bringing in the A style fiberglass case again.

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Yesterday, 8:37am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Does anyone have a case like this? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

New Jersey. Steve may have hit the nail on the head. If it isn't locked it might just be stuck.

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Yesterday, 8:35am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread I have a superton, what next? in Builders and Repair

If you want to fix them take a look at this page on Frank Ford's www.frets.com.

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Yesterday, 6:37am

Jim Garber replied to a thread What instrument is the hardest? My experience in General Mandolin Discussions

No need to apologize. I get it and I love the video. As you might tell by my post to Gunnar, I love world musics.

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Oct-14-2019, 8:51pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread What instrument is the hardest? My experience in General Mandolin Discussions

I don't know. I think that the instrument is deceptively difficult though it sounds simple and the throat singing is not at all easy to master. Try...

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Oct-14-2019, 8:47pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread What instrument is the hardest? My experience in General Mandolin Discussions

Gunnar: even more interesting to me... do you play Mozambique music? Are you from there? If not, how did you end up there and what are you doing...

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Oct-14-2019, 3:25pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread its only a Dollar.. in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I believe this is an Epiphone as well by the way. Yup, they even come with the flowerpot. Changed the headstock logo and the tailpiece and changed...

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Oct-14-2019, 3:23pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread its only a Dollar.. in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It's got to be real then! :cool:

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Oct-14-2019, 3:20pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread A model case for old Gibson in Equipment

I haven't seen an Eastman A style fiberglass mandolin case in years or are we talking about using the F style case?

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Oct-14-2019, 2:05pm

tuhker started a thread Sierra Hull Interview in General Mandolin Discussions

I was lucky to do this interview with her at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in SF last week. There's probably no new info but fans may like...

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Oct-14-2019, 1:46pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Did someone say PICKS? in Equipment

The seller estimates that there are 13,620 picks and he is asking $1500. That is about 11¢ per pick. He worked in a many NYC stores I used to...

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Oct-14-2019, 11:51am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Help me find a mando for my 10 yr old daughter in General Mandolin Discussions

One of the main issues I see here is that if you buy an instrument that she hasn't had a chance to play you're going to be in the same situation you...

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Oct-14-2019, 11:40am

Jack Roberts replied to a thread What instrument is the hardest? My experience in General Mandolin Discussions

I torture myself, my dogs, and my family with violin, and although I can make notes that are almost in tune, I wouldn't represent myself as being...

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Oct-14-2019, 11:33am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Mandolinetto Makers? in General Mandolin Discussions

Champlin Guitar. I know nothing about the maker but they are in the Builder's Database. https://www.champlinguitars.com/mandolinettos Note: As...

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Oct-14-2019, 10:13am

hank replied to a thread A model case for old Gibson in Equipment

Hoffee and Calton cases can and often are made to fit the customers given dimensions or a specific manufacturer/model by altering the interior...

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Oct-14-2019, 9:43am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread its only a Dollar.. in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

We had a period a few years ago where someone was selling these to half the pawnshops in the country. Oh, and it has an electric pick as well!

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Oct-14-2019, 9:36am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Does anyone have a case like this? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The other possibility is that the lock is just broken. That's another story but not impossible to overcome. Can you possibly slide an unwound guitar...

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Oct-14-2019, 1:20am

your_diamond replied to a thread This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Jeff, I know how you feel. When I price things, I only have one rule of thumb... It's only overpriced if it's a STRADOLIN

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Oct-14-2019, 12:39am

your_diamond replied to a thread 1919 gibson a3 #mandolin in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

The seller (of the A3) told me he was out of town & he did not know if it had a truss rod under the truss rod cover (let alone if it had a working...

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Oct-13-2019, 9:07pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Latest from Reverb on states collecting taxes on internet sales in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Neither will Delaware. Same.

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Oct-13-2019, 9:02pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread I have a superton, what next? in Builders and Repair

The bridge would have most likely looked like this one. This is on a mandolin that my uncle got used in the 30's.

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Oct-13-2019, 5:03pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Does anyone have a case like this? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Howie has been a member here for years. It's a small world. If that case was sitting here I probably could find one of a dozen old suitcase keys I...

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Oct-13-2019, 1:00pm

hank replied to a thread F-Style Mandola progress in CBOM

Thanks Mike. I had an H4/H5=back plate made with two F4 back plates from some flaming rock maple I sent to Dave at Smith Creek Mandolins. I want to...

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Oct-13-2019, 10:21am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread F-Style Mandola progress in CBOM

Hank, to be honest, it's the only one I've ever played. I like it but I have nothing to compare it to. It seems fine.

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Oct-13-2019, 10:13am

hank replied to a thread F-Style Mandola progress in CBOM

Mike do you like this scale length. Is the C set tight enough for good string action?

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Oct-13-2019, 9:37am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Does anyone have a case like this? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Hardware stores in the US like Home Depot have small brass mending plates. I would think they would be thin enough and easy enough to work with a...

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Oct-13-2019, 9:27am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Rubner tuners are back in Equipment

Make sure the post spacing on the Pingwell's match the Rubner's. This pronouncement, in my mind, was a little premature. Rubner might be...

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Oct-12-2019, 10:09pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Bowlbacks of Note in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

That is very cool, Bill. I remember that one and probably also avoided it because of the ribs. It looks like someone say on it. Let me think on...

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