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Yesterday, 5:44pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Gratitude in General Mandolin Discussions

I won't ever play at a level where anything I currently own hinders my skill. Desire for some other mandolins as objects still grips me from time to...

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Yesterday, 7:38am

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

In the Scottish Gaelic dialect Google says it means spur. Google is not fluent in typo.

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Feb-23-2021, 11:11pm

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

I'm not sure I would take that if he paid me $200.00 to take it.

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Feb-23-2021, 11:06pm

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

Interesting (?) truly homemade F-5. I am still trying to figure out what "spuir" is. The top looks like it was patched—maybe he carved too...

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Feb-23-2021, 10:28pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Tax Day Cometh in General Mandolin Discussions

This article is a year old. More states may have been added. I doubt any went away.

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Feb-23-2021, 5:44pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread chop or other rhythm techniques for octave mandolin? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

That is an over-generalization. Yes, if you play a chord on a mandolin and then quickly mute it, that could be considered percussion and that is...

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Feb-23-2021, 5:06pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Gibson mando date and model? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

That's pretty funny.

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Feb-23-2021, 3:05pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Eastman MD 305 Upgrades? in General Mandolin Discussions

As others have said, other than a good set up, the only thing that may upgrade the instrument is the bridge. You may also consider switching up...

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Feb-23-2021, 1:18pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Gibson mando date and model? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Sometimes I wonder how much I've forgotten over the years. Martin is free to wonder the same thing. Harmony Batwing discussion

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Feb-23-2021, 11:08am

Jim Garber replied to a thread 4 x bowlback mandolins for restoration in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Some quality makers there including DeMeglio, Peretti, Salomone. Could be decent but looks like all need work.

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Feb-23-2021, 10:52am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread how to rip binding strips from celluloid sheet stock in Builders and Repair

That's a great site and the tool is great as well.

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Feb-23-2021, 10:35am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Rubner tuners are back in Equipment

Here is a link for anyone looking for them.

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Feb-23-2021, 10:33am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Rubner tuners are back in Equipment

Are they available in worm over configuration as well?

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Feb-23-2021, 9:24am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Do Martin mandolins fetch higher or lower prices than Gibsons? in General Mandolin Discussions

Rare doesn't always equate to value. If you look at what has driven the mandolin, acoustic guitar and banjo markets in the last 60 years or so it has...

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Feb-23-2021, 8:49am

MikeEdgerton started a thread Lyon & Healy Calton Case in Classifieds in Equipment

I missed this totally. NFI. For anyone with an L&H that they want a Calton case for take a look at this ad. I'm sure there have been others built but...

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Feb-22-2021, 10:11pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Gibson mando date and model? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Harmony ceased production in 1975. They were importing instruments right before the end. I've seen Batwings with the normal ratio tuners so I know...

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Feb-22-2021, 9:30pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread spinning tuner button in Vintage Instruments

Sage advice. Every time I think I can short cut something like this I get burned.

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Feb-22-2021, 9:22pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Gibson mando date and model? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The Batwing tuners place it at the end of the Harmony Company's manufacturing days. Very late 60's very early 70's. The H35 piece of the number is...

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Feb-22-2021, 9:15pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Gibson mando date and model? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

OK, so Gibson was known to sit on unfinished instruments and sell them at a later time. Perhaps building larger batches than they had orders for....

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Feb-22-2021, 9:00pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Gibson mando date and model? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

So, he ordered it after WWII? Is there any remnants of a label of any kind inside the sound hole?

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Feb-22-2021, 8:35pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Small hands and neck width - instruments that fit/don't in Equipment

Sherry: you are on the right track. Play every local one you can for sure. You may find one that excites you. If not you will have a good idea if you...

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Feb-22-2021, 6:58pm

Jack Roberts replied to a thread I decided to hang it on the wall: it might be safer there in Vintage Instruments

Oops, yeah. A-1!

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Feb-22-2021, 4:00pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Gibson mando date and model? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The headstock on the OP's is bound, the logo appears to be inlaid and the bridge wheels are totally different. The bridge could have been changed but...

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Feb-22-2021, 3:41pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Gibson mando date and model? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Nick, do you see any major differences between the OP's and the one you linked to?

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Feb-22-2021, 3:13pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread What do the numbers mean??? in Equipment

I keep forgetting about the EM and the Les Paul. :cool:

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Feb-22-2021, 1:58pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Help with exporting Gibson TG-00 - Dot Inlays in Tenor Guitars

They may not know what that means. I believe that antique instruments may be exempt from needing the permit. You and I know what you are saying. Ask...

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Feb-22-2021, 1:52pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Gibson mando date and model? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Actually the Harmony has no serial number because Harmony didn't put serial numbers on their instruments. That is a model number. Look inside the...

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Feb-22-2021, 10:43am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Help with exporting Gibson TG-00 - Dot Inlays in Tenor Guitars

Do they know the guitar was built in the 30's?

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Feb-22-2021, 10:30am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandolin bridge spacing? in General Mandolin Discussions

I am not sure what the standard luthier measuring system should be but I would guess it is better to measure center to center of the width of each...

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