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Today, 3:20pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread What Are Some Favorites In Your Collection? in General Mandolin Discussions

Someone else asked me recently about this book and a friend dug deep and found that it was reprinted and is available here, sold by the Old Town...

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Today, 3:14pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Dear Old Illinois in Old-Time, Roots, Early Country, Cajun, Tex-Mex

Well, more than 5 years later and I assumed that this book would not be reprinted. However, someone else asked me and my friend dug deep and found...

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Today, 12:25pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Women with Mandolins in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

That's a very confused mandolin club.

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Today, 9:39am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Schaller tuner replacement in Builders and Repair

Gibson might still have some but I doubt Dave Harvey would give them up. They are occasionally available used. Grover's can be an issue. The shaft...

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Today, 9:14am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Schaller tuner replacement in Builders and Repair

That must have been just prior to Gibson moving to the Gibson Grover tuners. Gibson had them made as direct drop in replacements so they didn't have...

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Yesterday, 11:20pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Schaller tuner replacement in Builders and Repair

I haven't held any grandtune tuners yet.

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Yesterday, 7:50pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Schaller tuner replacement in Builders and Repair

Chances are you may have to redrill some of the screw holes. Hopefully the old holes are covered by the new plate. You're looking for worm-over A...

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Yesterday, 7:37pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Chinese made mandolins (Northfield?) in General Mandolin Discussions

A few years back a gentleman named Bob McRee started posting here regarding having mandolins built in China. He lived there. He was basically turning...

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Yesterday, 7:29pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Mother-of-Pearl nut? in Builders and Repair

A few years ago I had the nut on my F5G changed to pearl. I did it because I like the way it looked. The mandolin already sounded good to me.

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Yesterday, 7:26pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread New Octave Mandolin Day in General Mandolin Discussions

I may have to change my mind on what octave I'm jonesing after.

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Yesterday, 7:24pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread How to post sound clips? in General Mandolin Discussions

You can attach an mp3 file by selecting Go Advanced. When you see the paper clip on the tool bar select the mp3 file from your local PC. Follow the...

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Yesterday, 7:20pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Thank you Sue and Gelsenbury! Bless you both!

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Yesterday, 7:10pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Refinishing a Flatiron F5? in Builders and Repair

It's your mandolin, you own it. It's your choice. Either way it will still be yours. Have at it. I agree, call Bruce and see what it was. Heck, he...

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Yesterday, 8:48am

JEStanek replied to a thread String change frequency in General Mandolin Discussions

There are several factors that affect how frequently folks (should) change strings. Skin acidity, frequency of play, playing conditions (humidity),...

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Aug-06-2020, 3:37pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Michael P Smith, songwriter of "This Old Mandolin", has passed in General Mandolin Discussions

Someone else wrote on FB that they had purchased one of his songbooks and asked if Michael even got his own chords right! I agree with Allen. Good...

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Aug-06-2020, 10:26am

your_diamond replied to a thread Amazon warehouse deals in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Lubrication usually fixes tight tuners. ALSO, THE PRE-WAR STRADOLINS HAVE A STRAIGHT SLOT SCREW HOLDING THE TUNING GEAR ON THAT CAN BE ADJUSTED. It's...

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Aug-06-2020, 9:30am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Subscription Setting in Forum Software Support

Thanks, Scott: My Default Thread Subscription Mode was set to Instantly, Using Email. I assume you are saying I should keep it that way? I...

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Aug-05-2020, 9:44pm

Jim Garber started a thread Subscription Setting in Forum Software Support

I have quite a few subscriptions and I believe that once I post on a thread it automatically subscribes. Then I get a notification when someone...

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Aug-05-2020, 6:11pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Gibson Mandolin Style A4 in Vintage Instruments

I was thinking that most dealers would opt for offering a consignment arrangement rather than buying outright unless it was a collection of...

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Aug-05-2020, 5:24pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mysterious Alabama Octave Mandolin (No Lable) in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I would imagine that there are quite a few Chinese instrument factories that supply import instruments for branding. Same with violins. My violin guy...

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Aug-05-2020, 12:52pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Mysterious Alabama Octave Mandolin (No Lable) in Looking for Information About Mandolins

You mean it wasn't made in Alabama? :cool: Strong resemblance.

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Aug-05-2020, 12:48pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Michael P Smith, songwriter of "This Old Mandolin", has passed in General Mandolin Discussions

I've been a fan for decades. I was sorry to hear of his passing. There's actually a Facebook group devoted to Michael if anyone is interested.

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Aug-05-2020, 12:40pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Gibson Mandolin Style A4 in Vintage Instruments

What? No lobster rolls?

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Aug-04-2020, 7:07pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mysterious Alabama Octave Mandolin (No Lable) in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I wonder if the Alabama and older Gold Tone with the pick-shaped soundhole might be made by the same Chinese(?) Shop?

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Aug-04-2020, 5:49pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mysterious Alabama Octave Mandolin (No Lable) in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Looks like an import from Asia. Here's a 10 year old thread. I think the brand is mostly sold in Canada.

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Aug-04-2020, 5:42pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread No motivation in General Mandolin Discussions

We have been getting together with a few folks at a time and playing with social distancing on our patios and decks. Of course, here in the northeast...

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Aug-04-2020, 9:10am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Gibson Mandolin Style A4 in Vintage Instruments

I agree with pops. The classified ads here are safest and you have a community of people who are interested in mandolins. In addition, Scott and his...

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Aug-03-2020, 7:55pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Need a soft case for an oddly-shaped octave mandolin in CBOM

Guitar gig bag. Go to one of the MC sponsors and talk to someone with instrument and tape measure in hand. Might not be snug but you can always use...

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Aug-03-2020, 7:21pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread New Doff Bowlback mandolin from Russia in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Victor: they should send you one for review here.

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Aug-03-2020, 5:38pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Gibson Mandolin Style A4 in Vintage Instruments

I really think that most of these Gibsons if they are in good shape will not be parted out unless someone gets it for seriously low money. There is a...

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