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Today, 3:51pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Sebastian de Grebber, Dutch Mandolin Chamber Orchestra in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Tim: all the conversations are still available to read here if you have the time.

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Today, 12:52pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Sebastian de Grebber, Dutch Mandolin Chamber Orchestra in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Tim: many moons ago the classical section of these forums was very active with many of those artists actually posting here. I had played in a...

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Today, 12:42pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Another Mystery Bowlback (to test your patience) in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I read your mind, Nick. Google works in strange ways.

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Today, 11:52am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Looking for mando arrangements of Jewish music, prayers in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

Just to clarify one thing. The OP and at least one person recently was looking for arrangements or sources of Jewish liturgical music. Klezmer, while...

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Today, 11:37am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Prettiest A model I have seen in a while in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It seems to be gone. Maybe sold already? Of course, there is this one at the Music Emporium. Here's the direct link. I love that hummingbird...

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Today, 11:23am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Sebastian de Grebber, Dutch Mandolin Chamber Orchestra in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Yes, Martin, you must like Ralf Leenen, since you listed him twice, unless you are referring to his twin, also called Ralf Leenen. :)

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Today, 11:05am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Another Mystery Bowlback (to test your patience) in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Nick: you link to a general Google search for "carmelo catania butterfly mandolin" with loads of photos. I looked for the image and I think this is...

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Yesterday, 9:11pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Cleaning Mold From Inside a Guitar? in Builders and Repair

Mold is one thing but I don't recall anyone ever posting anything near the same situation as this on the Cafe. A permanent solution to what was...

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Yesterday, 1:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Oval hole differences in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I find mahogany to be a darker, more focused warm tone, with emphasis on the middle pitches rather than the bass or treble. That said, I think that...

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Yesterday, 12:46pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Ebay F-4 seller with low feedback in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I understand your concern. Also, none of his other transactions as a seller were for musical instruments. OTOH his description seems above board. He...

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Yesterday, 12:15pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Left-Handed Players in General Mandolin Discussions

When playing any musical instrument it's what works for you. There will always be someone that says that your form is incorrect or you're working too...

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Yesterday, 11:56am

JEStanek replied to a thread Thomastik-Infeld string weights in General Mandolin Discussions

I used TI Mittels on my Eastman arch topped oval (814) I have used the Mittels on my cant topped Spira (more or less a flat top). I like the...

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Yesterday, 11:51am

JEStanek replied to a thread What do you see? in Builders and Repair

None of the Eastman's have a laminated top. I can't see enough in that photo from the light, reflections and lower resolution (from an enlargement?)...

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Dec-07-2019, 11:05pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Another Mystery Bowlback (to test your patience) in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Can't see your attachment, NickR.

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Dec-07-2019, 5:51pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Left-Handed Players in General Mandolin Discussions

It was that night we spent in the slammer. It was all you could talk about. That's why I broke out that next day.

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Dec-07-2019, 4:15pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Cleaning Mold From Inside a Guitar? in Builders and Repair

Nice job Joe, it looks better than it did before. :)

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Dec-07-2019, 4:13pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Left-Handed Players in General Mandolin Discussions

Funny, 'twas you I was thinking of. :cool:

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Dec-07-2019, 4:11pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Sirius Radio Replaced Bluegrass station 62 with 24/7 Dolly Parton in General Mandolin Discussions

I have family in Toulouse, maybe you know them?

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Dec-07-2019, 4:08pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread New Northfield Model M in General Mandolin Discussions

Doggone nice looking A5! Wow, love the color, that one piece flame back and great sunburst! Impressive looking and I bet it sounds even better. ...

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Dec-07-2019, 3:56pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Like this site but for guitar.... in General Mandolin Discussions

I enjoy "Strat Talk", "Epiphone Lounge" and the "unofficial Martin Guitar forum". I play Martin, Guild, Takamine, Fender and Epiphone guitars, along...

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Dec-07-2019, 3:45pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Education in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Br1ck, I think your approach is a good one. I also think that playing each instrument is always best, though I don't think I am telling you...

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Dec-07-2019, 9:11am

MikeEdgerton started a thread Left-Handed Players in General Mandolin Discussions

I got an inquiry this morning from a new member regarding a Left-Handed Mandolin Players Group. I see one social group. Are there any others and are...

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Dec-06-2019, 6:34pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Circa 1940 Mandolin- Flat Top- recessed tuners- very odd. in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Weymann, Bauer and Stewart (all connected) seemed to be among the Philadelphia makers that used these front loading tuners.

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Dec-06-2019, 6:30pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Kerman Mandolin status as of 2019 in General Mandolin Discussions

The last time I heard that Kerman was charging about what a quality F-5 would cost here in the US. Did he quote you a price and how long it would...

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Dec-06-2019, 6:19pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Again with the picks in Equipment

Tony: You say your guitar picks don't cut it but what guitar picks are you using? And what it is about your picks that don't work or is it you are...

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Dec-06-2019, 6:06pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Another Mystery Bowlback (to test your patience) in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I agree with Nevin that the bowl looks like rosewood. Most bowlbacks were either maple or rosewood, rarely except in lowest level did they ever use...

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Dec-06-2019, 5:53pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Is this a real Larson? in Vintage Instruments

And from a few Maurers. It seems like the mid-line and fancier had these collars and the others none.

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Dec-06-2019, 5:49pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Is this a real Larson? in Vintage Instruments

Here are a few more collars from various Stahl mandolins:

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Dec-06-2019, 5:41pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Is this a real Larson? in Vintage Instruments

NickR: I am not sure why those uploads didn't take but I re-uploaded and added a few more. I hadn't played that one for awhile and I want to put some...

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Dec-06-2019, 3:52pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Is this a real Larson? in Vintage Instruments

As for the identifying true Larson creations, I think there are multiple characteristics for the guitars that don't really work with the mandolins....

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