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Yesterday, 9:30pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Iwamoto Tuning Peg in Builders and Repair

As John has said, post a picture of the back of the headstock. That way we can identify the tuner manufacturer. Are the posts where the button was...

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Yesterday, 5:34pm

your_diamond replied to a thread Stradolin bargain(?) alert in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Odd Duck... That's for sure. The more Stradolins I look at (especially the off brand SOLs) the more I think there are several different companies...

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Yesterday, 4:19pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Stradolin bargain(?) alert in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It works for me if I'm signed into Facebook.

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Yesterday, 3:53pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Victoria Mandolin tail piece in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

No, the holes aren't original. They still make that tailpiece.

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Yesterday, 3:50pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Stradolin bargain(?) alert in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It was in Asbury Park, NJ at one time if I'm reading the label right. I'm going to go out on a limb and say this might be one of the last of the real...

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Yesterday, 9:12am

your_diamond replied to a thread Junk Late 40s A50- Bonus S-O-L Tailpiece! in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

There is another one of those absolutely gorgeous Stradolin Artist Deluxe in the Mandolin Cafe classifieds...

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Yesterday, 5:59am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Is there something off with this Vintage Gibson F4? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The resemblance issue is big. It indicates to me possible repairs, perhaps even by Gibson in later years. I can't imagine anyone would gather the...

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Yesterday, 5:57am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread I'm amazed by the Tone Gard in General Mandolin Discussions

How many mandolins have you tried one on? They also should be carved back mandolins.

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May-17-2022, 10:18pm

tuhker replied to a thread Sad, Melancholic, Forlorn Mandolin Tunes/Songs in Song and Tune Projects

Here is one I wrote and just released called Buster's Farewell. .

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May-17-2022, 8:03pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread I'm amazed by the Tone Gard in General Mandolin Discussions

The Tonegard is the only mandolin accessory that I will unequivocally recommend. I have used one on my Gibson F5G for a decade or more.

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May-17-2022, 7:33pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Is there something off with this Vintage Gibson F4? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The scroll alone is a dead giveaway. Nothing like the one in the ad above.

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May-17-2022, 6:11pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Is there something off with this Vintage Gibson F4? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Take a trip over to Dan Beinborn's Mandolin Archive and see if by chance your mandolin is listed. Many times repairs are listed in descriptions as...

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May-17-2022, 6:06pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Tuning Machine Knobs in Equipment

Some buttons will fit certain tuners, it depends on the age, make and model. What John says is generally true. The best thing you can do is to post a...

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May-17-2022, 1:27pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Thomastik Medium Flatwound Strings in Equipment

I agree, FATT-DAD. The heavy designation is the way to go if you are accustomed to the 11-40 gauge in wound strings.

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May-17-2022, 1:24pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD: Northfield F5S Amber in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey Drew! I just love the new Northfield blonde top F5. What a great instrument and it looks super! Congratulations.

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May-17-2022, 1:22pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD and Intro in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats on the two fine new (to you) instruments and welcome to the cafe!

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May-17-2022, 1:20pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread aging fingers just can't cut it anymore in General Mandolin Discussions

I appreciate what you are saying. I know it isn't easy to feel that your abilities are declining. I just try to enjoy that which I can do; play...

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May-17-2022, 1:16pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread An afternoon picking w/ Andrew Marlin & the Griffith Loar in General Mandolin Discussions

Thank you! That was very cool to see and hear.

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May-16-2022, 12:19pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread New case day - Hoffee in Equipment

Is the Hoffee made of carbon fiber and is it lighter than the Caltons? Most of my mandolins are in TKL or similar. Not real need that I can see...

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May-16-2022, 11:07am

Jim Garber replied to a thread aging fingers just can't cut it anymore in General Mandolin Discussions

Or check the set up on your mandolin and possibly use lighter strings with lower action.

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May-16-2022, 11:05am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandocello in General Mandolin Discussions

Actually that video is not of a mandocello but more the same range as an octave mandolin: "Arrangement for 10-string cittern of a 16th century...

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May-16-2022, 11:00am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandocello in General Mandolin Discussions

I tried one of the Eastman mandocellos and was not impressed. It is basically one of there archtop guitars converted with eight strings. I played a...

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May-16-2022, 10:47am

Jim Garber replied to a thread The new ‘ukelele’ in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Headstock and the bottom of the mandolin matches with my Stridente (see below).

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May-16-2022, 9:51am

Jim Garber replied to a thread New case day - Hoffee in Equipment

Or before the grass grows over the case and you might not find that mandolin. :)

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May-16-2022, 9:47am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Bach: Suite in A minor, BWV 1008 Prelude in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Wonderful playing, I love your touch on the instrument.

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May-16-2022, 9:38am

Jim Garber replied to a thread aging fingers just can't cut it anymore in General Mandolin Discussions

I am a few years older than you. I have noticed that I am slowing down and probably can't quite play as accurately as I used to especially at break...

40 replies | 1781 view(s)

May-14-2022, 10:50pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread I Just Bought A Violin in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I started fiddle and mandolin at the same time I my twenties having played guitar since early teens. I got more and more info old time music and...

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May-14-2022, 8:47pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread I Just Bought A Violin in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I started fiddle and mandolin at the same time I my twenties having played guitar since early teens. I got more and more info old time music and...

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May-14-2022, 7:50pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread I Just Bought A Violin in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

My attempt was similar Ted. In my book there's no justification for resorting to violins.

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