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Yesterday, 8:25pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Silvertone in Builders and Repair

I'm also surprised there is an end pin hole with that tailpiece. It didn't come from the factory with one.

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Yesterday, 5:10pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Silvertone in Builders and Repair

It was made by Kay. It probably came from the factory that way. I've opened a half dozen of these and they seemed to think that glue would fill any...

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Yesterday, 4:22pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Pango Mandocello in CBOM

That blonde does look nice. That is great that it compares more than favorably with some other imports. looks like the brand name is Afanti though...

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Yesterday, 3:27pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Pango Mandocello in CBOM

Which model mandolin did you buy? The A models seem to be around $565-585USD and Fs around $750-995USD with free shipping. For those prices, how do...

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Yesterday, 2:15pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Source for pre-carved plates in Builders and Repair

https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/132219#132219

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Yesterday, 1:18pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Why "The"? in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, The dosen't always associate with super high quality even if that was the original intent. I refer to The Walmart, The Target, and even The...

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Dec-14-2018, 10:29pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread ISO Banjolin Tailpiece in Builders and Repair

I'd be tempted to just use a No Knot tailpiece and put two strings per hook. It would probably work better than what you have. If you check around...

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Dec-14-2018, 5:03pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mid Missouri/Big Muddy Mini Mo. in General Mandolin Discussions

How nice to be near Carter's! Wow, I would go on vacation just to visit there, though I will have to wait until Mrs. B is able or willing to drive me...

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Dec-14-2018, 4:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread SNARK ST-2 Super Tight Clip On Tuner in Equipment

Hey guys-- I am grateful for the discussion of tuner accuracy. I must admit that I approach this subject differently than some, but I realize that...

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Dec-14-2018, 4:33pm

Jack Roberts replied to a thread F4 vs F5; or, how do you like your oval holes? in General Mandolin Discussions

The best money I ever spent in my life was a wedding ring for my wife. Second best was my F

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Dec-14-2018, 1:15pm

Jack Roberts replied to a thread So... They seem to think I'm starving and homeless? in General Mandolin Discussions

Right after I bought my A5 I was so excited to have a "Jethro" I couldn't put it down. So waiting for my son to finish a karate class I walked over...

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Dec-14-2018, 12:43pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Why "The"? in General Mandolin Discussions

And for anyone else considering entering the mandolin business I'm pretty sure all of these names with the exception of two or so are available. I'm...

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Dec-14-2018, 12:40pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Why "The"? in General Mandolin Discussions

In the event that anyone might think this has never been discussed before here is one of a few conversations from the past.

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Dec-14-2018, 8:28am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Why "The"? in General Mandolin Discussions

Gibson never trademarked nor owned the "Loar" name. It was pretty much free for the taking.

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Dec-13-2018, 8:33pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread torrefied top MT in the house in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Daryl, Congrats on your new Torrefied Top MT. I like the idea of that fine white stripe in the binding. Gives it a distinction from the other...

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Dec-13-2018, 8:22pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Just purchased Balalaika in General Mandolin Discussions

Ranald: I think i was just transliterating the letters not the meaning. That is OK.

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Dec-13-2018, 8:19pm

lflngpicker started a thread SNARK ST-2 Super Tight Clip On Tuner in Equipment

I was ordering strings and remembered to add a clip on tuner. I like to keep one in each case, if possible. I discovered something I am sure most...

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Dec-13-2018, 6:42pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread "in the bleak midwinter", videos and worksheets (all levels) in General Mandolin Discussions

Thank you, Daryl. I went to the site and I am very interested. I read over the worksheets and watched the initial video. He does a very nice job.

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Dec-13-2018, 5:37pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Just purchased Balalaika in General Mandolin Discussions

Deb70: what kind of help are you looking for? BTW juststrings.com carries two brands of balalaika strings.

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Dec-13-2018, 5:07pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mid Missouri/Big Muddy Mini Mo. in General Mandolin Discussions

I love the MidMo and Big Muddy mandolins, Caleb. I just wonder if you might want to get one of the full size flattops since the mini has the bolt on...

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Dec-13-2018, 4:59pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolins at Guitar Center Geldora Ca. in General Mandolin Discussions

Well said, Jim. It is true that GC has mandolins available online and that makes sense, considering the demand related to percentage of population...

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Dec-13-2018, 4:39pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandolins at Guitar Center Geldora Ca. in General Mandolin Discussions

I am not surprised. According to Mandolin Cafe Statistics there are 53,970 members worldwide. I would guess that in most well-populated countries...

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Dec-13-2018, 3:57pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolins at Guitar Center Geldora Ca. in General Mandolin Discussions

Guitar Center started in a single small shop on Sunset in Hollywood. I was there a few times in the mid-seventies and bought my all time favorite...

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Dec-13-2018, 3:40pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mando Ideas for a 12 Year Old in General Mandolin Discussions

That would be the best thing overall. Otherwise, the parents would buy her something cheap and it might not be satisfying to play. A cheap mandolin...

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Dec-13-2018, 3:37pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Raynaud's syndrome: How many of us have it? in General Mandolin Discussions

I have a mild form of Raynaud's syndrome. I did not know that it was related to the immune system. I get the pain in my fingers only occasionally but...

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Dec-13-2018, 3:28pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread What's your new fiddle tune? in Old-Time, Roots, Early Country, Cajun, Tex-Mex

Hah! Actually that is a 3 beat Cajun waltz, at least the way I hear it. The emphasis is probably different than standard contradance waltzes. Nice...

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Dec-13-2018, 12:33pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Sight reading ideas in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

As usual with these discussions, I feel the need to define what the OP means by sight reading. AFAIK sight reading is the ability to play or perform...

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Dec-13-2018, 9:22am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Grey Owl - Jean Baptiste Arcand - Mandolin Tab Anyone? in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Here’s another version by Brittany Haas and Lauren Rioux. That has some of that syncopated phrasing that Arcand uses.

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Dec-13-2018, 8:43am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Not a mandolin, but…I built a cello! in Builders and Repair

Paul, it looks like it might be an artist/painters box. He even says in the video that it smelled of turpentine.

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Dec-13-2018, 8:05am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Nicola mandolin and mandola string review in Equipment

Thank you so much, Chris, for the detailed explanation. I really appreciate it. So, is this a 40 year old company? I don’t recall ever hearing of...

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