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Yesterday, 7:36am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Need help in identifying an old bolwback mandolin in Vintage Instruments

Most likely Chicago made, very possibly by Harmony. If not them probably Lyon and Healy. There's more here though. At some point in time somebody...

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Jun-14-2019, 8:24pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Did Elvis prefer the scroll? in General Mandolin Discussions

It's a Gibson Style O guitar

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Jun-14-2019, 5:35pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread New to the cafe in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome, Neil (I assume from CA)... my fellow Californian who plays mandolin! Well, you built aircraft so there is a pretty good chance you are from...

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Jun-14-2019, 2:47pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Are Lilliputians allowed to sell on ebay? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

If you really wanted the case you could have picked it up for a fraction of the cost. Check out this thread. I bought one of these and it came with...

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Jun-14-2019, 10:31am

MikeEdgerton started a thread Did Elvis prefer the scroll? in General Mandolin Discussions

I've been looking for this picture for years. Apparently I shoved it out onto a server at work on a project to use as an example image. Elvis...

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Jun-14-2019, 9:20am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Any info on Jim Woody in Kansas in Looking for Information About Mandolins

While you're waiting here is the only current thread other than this one that mentions Mr. Woody.

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Jun-14-2019, 9:09am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Are Lilliputians allowed to sell on ebay? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

If they were selling the guitar I'd buy that.

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Jun-14-2019, 9:07am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Noisy finish ??? in Builders and Repair

Take a look at this search of the Cafe using the search term "speed neck".

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Jun-14-2019, 8:46am

JEStanek replied to a thread We're not so weird... in General Mandolin Discussions

We're in a padded room telling the drooling person next to us not to be like the dude across the way b/c "he's crazy!" Jamie

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Jun-13-2019, 6:31pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Post A picture of your favorite "A" model in General Mandolin Discussions

Kirk, To the contrary-- that Givens is to be admired for its warm brown stain and great trim. A looker, in my estimation! I would certainly love to...

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Jun-13-2019, 5:59pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Post A picture of your favorite "A" model in General Mandolin Discussions

I am really enjoying the great tone of this MT with the Gloss Top and wide nut. Yes, that is a McClung Armrest on there, too.

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Jun-13-2019, 5:43pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Man I need a good tuner... in Equipment

Thanks for all the great suggestions-- I am hoping for a StroboClip HD for my 64th BD in a week. I can appreciate all the other possibilities, as...

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Jun-12-2019, 7:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Storage: Case vs Hanging on the Wall in General Mandolin Discussions

Interesting, Br1ck. Where could that be? Wow, I am hoping the my spot is similar. Good for you, either way! :)

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Jun-12-2019, 7:31pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Stand Recommendations in Equipment

Thanks for all the great responses. There are a lot of options. Keep 'em coming!

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Jun-12-2019, 10:57am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Calace mandolin, 1926 - value? in Vintage Instruments

Check out this: A Brief History of Plastics Celluloid dates back to 1870. Vulcanized fibre (not rubber! - the substance used for pickguards on...

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Jun-12-2019, 10:16am

JEStanek replied to a thread Noob. Hiya! in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome! Enjoy our obsessions! Jamie

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Jun-11-2019, 9:55pm

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

If the Microban doesn't do the job and since it's already apart and I'm sure will need some major work I would consider some sort of enclosure...

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Jun-11-2019, 3:51pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Which higher priced F style models have solid wood scrolls? in General Mandolin Discussions

The whole scroll is hollow? How are you determining that?

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Jun-11-2019, 3:46pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Help identifying an old bowl back mandolin... in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Not sure I agree. Even the Neapolitan makers used maple bowls and certainly the Romans, especially Embergher. I have two Emberghers in maple and I...

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Jun-11-2019, 2:26pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Help identifying an old bowl back mandolin... in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I concur with Victor and Allen. I think also German partly based on the taipiece which was made in Germany. Of course maker could source parts from...

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Jun-11-2019, 2:18pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread A.F. Anderson 12-string Mandolin made from old, 1660 London piano in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I think the handwriting says, "Material from an old Piano made in London (Engl.) 1662". See my comments above regarding 1660 piano. My guess is...

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Jun-11-2019, 11:02am

Jim Garber replied to a thread 1940s/50s Flat Top US Made in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Might be good to post a few photos from the original eBay posting for future generations. Otherwise they won't know what we are referring to.

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Jun-11-2019, 10:40am

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

Hmmmm. It must be something in the air. I have been exploring tunes played in F and Bb lately. Of the old time ones, Kennedy Rag is tops on my list....

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Jun-11-2019, 9:06am

JEStanek replied to a thread Storage: Case vs Hanging on the Wall in General Mandolin Discussions

I have had my mandolins on wall hangers for years. Never had one fall. The only thing they get is dusty sometimes. I cover the peg head/tuners with...

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Jun-11-2019, 7:07am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread oddball (pseudo?-) resonator w. amusing "professional" setup in Vintage Instruments

For posterity:

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Jun-10-2019, 8:47pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Truss rod soda straw? in Builders and Repair

Does anyone know if Dairy Queen straws would work? I'm a Warren Buffet fan. :cool: Actually, I have a few Olive Garden straws that I grabbed for a...

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Jun-10-2019, 8:44pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Calace mandolin, 1926 - value? in Vintage Instruments

OK Jim, I've waited days for you to join this post...

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Jun-10-2019, 8:29pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Calace mandolin, 1926 - value? in Vintage Instruments

That is a Calace. I doubt it is worth it for anyone to copy a bowlback even for the European markets. BTW what strings are you using? I love...

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Jun-10-2019, 8:24pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread My bowlback collection - story and pictures... in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Welcome, to the Loyal Order of the Bowl, Valbert. I have never seen any mandolin made in Hungary. That one looks simple but nice. BTW where are you...

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Jun-10-2019, 4:06pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Piccolo mandolins in Looking for Information About Mandolins

This guitar: Nano-Guitar I have a feeling that an "atomic force microscope" would cost considerably more than a Blue Chip pick. Makes a BC...

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