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Today, 5:29pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Where does the strap go on a Strad-o-lin (no end button)? in Equipment

Take a look at this thread, two options.

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Today, 4:39pm

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

Especially with basswood top back and sides. :) Rocket MAB01 Mandolin

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Today, 3:12pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Holiday music in General Mandolin Discussions

There are lots of great books available. Butch Baldasari's Evergreen and Allan Alexander's Christmas music are both great. Both have simple enough...

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Today, 2:42pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Holiday music in General Mandolin Discussions

NFI, try this book. ...

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Today, 10:16am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Need an ID on Neapolitan style bowback in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The tuners put it after 1900. Chicago was a major manufacturing area for musical instruments with Lyon and Healy, Harmony, Kay (originally...

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Today, 9:32am

hank replied to a thread Top and back graduations in Builders and Repair

Gilchrist has some good basic information on the directions an instrument can be taken and how he does it at his Web site. Heiden suggest that too...

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Today, 8:24am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread "Refurbished Gibson" in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It would be a shame to let this become history with no pictures. The verbiage from the ad is:

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Today, 7:46am

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

For posterity the ad verbiage is: Classic.

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Today, 7:27am

Jim Garber replied to a thread How to choose a good F style mandolin when you are miles from now in General Mandolin Discussions

I hesitate to quote the lyrics: “Fire on the mountain, run boys run...” :) Congratulations in any case. It looks lovely.

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Today, 7:23am

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

Seller says: “Mandolin. Will post pictures in next couple of days.” Brand is Rocket.

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Yesterday, 9:03pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

I think of Mandolin Orange's songs as who they are as songwriters and appreciate the depth of their lyrics. True, their musicianship is exceptional,...

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Yesterday, 4:40pm

lflngpicker replied to a discussion Raindrops keep fallin' on my Head in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I have mandolin and vocal version of the same. :)

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Yesterday, 1:32pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread What does a mando set-up cost in your area? in Equipment

I believe guitar center does a basic guitar set up for about $50. It it involves a bridge installation and set up a mandolin would be around $150 at...

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Yesterday, 7:23am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Five String Madness in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Yes. It is confusing having that extra course. I have a five-string viola with a high E. I wonder if after you get used to it it will be harder to go...

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Nov-11-2019, 10:56pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Any help is greatly appreciated.thank you in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Reid and co ,Secunderabad appears to be a music store in India.

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Nov-11-2019, 4:35pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Online percussive dance tutorials? in General Mandolin Discussions

This might be a good tutorial to start with for Québécois footwork that fiddlers often accompany themselves. Andre Brunet is a phenomenal musician....

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Nov-11-2019, 4:30pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Five String Madness in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Cool! What is the range of scale lengths? Looks like a fairly big distance between the two.

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Nov-11-2019, 4:23pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread montgomery ward 1930 s in Vintage Instruments

Looks like a Lyon & Healy made bowlback from early teens circa 1912 or so.

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Nov-10-2019, 11:11pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Lyon an Healy? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Current price is $801USD with 4 days to go. Book price is ~$1300-2400 in EXC which means all parts are present. TP cover can be $300 if you can find...

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Nov-10-2019, 11:00pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Strad-O-Lin Catalog Pages in Vintage Instruments

I got the Weymann on ebay quite a few years ago and was disappointed to see that it had some serious problems. I lent it and another mandolin to a...

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Nov-10-2019, 7:23pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Who has thin bluechips? in Equipment

I added a Blue Chip SR 60 this week with the round bevel. I also own a CT 55. They are worth the price!

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Nov-10-2019, 7:18pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Andrew Marlin's Pick in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Meanwhile, I bought a Blue Chip SR 60, as I have a CT 55 and enjoy that one. I got the round bevel this time to avoid any hang ups on strings when...

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Nov-10-2019, 11:33am

your_diamond replied to a thread Strad-O-Lin Catalog Pages in Vintage Instruments

Sorry Jim, Was away from my computer & couldn't forward a link. Nice SOL. Is she for sale? ...or do you have the workings of a fairly good museum???

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Nov-09-2019, 8:02pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Add pick-up and strap to old Gibson C-1 in Vintage Instruments

There's no end pin on that mandolin. It can be attached to the slot on the Waverly tailpiece.

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Nov-09-2019, 8:00pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Eastman octave mandolin $350 - CL in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It's gone.

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Nov-09-2019, 8:00pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread montgomery ward 1930 s in Vintage Instruments

That's not a 1930's instrument, it's earlier. Is it marked?

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Nov-09-2019, 4:34pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread St. Anne’s Reel in General Mandolin Discussions

Kevin, Really great job! I play this song and know how far beyond my version of this tune your playing here represents! Excellent improvisation, as...

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Nov-09-2019, 8:39am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread How Many Loar Era A style mandolins were made of each kind? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I don't recall ever seeing any records of the production of A's in that period or any other period for that matter. Joe Spann's book has lists of...

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Nov-09-2019, 8:34am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Eastman tuners in Equipment

This has been discussed a few times in the past. You might want to thumb through this thread. There is someone on that thread that made the swap to...

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Nov-09-2019, 6:44am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Add pick-up and strap to old Gibson C-1 in Vintage Instruments

Look at this thread regarding the strap. You don't have to modify anything to add a strap unless you want to. I made both of those straps with...

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