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Today, 10:54am

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

Ones that come to mind immediately: Coleman’s March, Ashokan Farewell—actually a bunch of waltzes, Tombigbee is one. I’ll think some more.

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Today, 8:59am

Caleb replied to a thread Collings MF5 - Any years to avoid? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I’ve been following Collings’ work for a long time and they don’t do anything halfway. The instruments themselves show this, but a tour of their shop...

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Today, 6:06am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread New guy looking for advice on travel with mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Yeah, like mandokismet says, I would think that if you treat the mandolin similar to how you would a recently shipped mandolin - letting it acclimate...

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Yesterday, 9:48pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Winding string loop ends for 1890 Vinaccia in Equipment

I just wonder about the wound strings which unlike other mandolin strings have a nylon-like core similar I think to a classical guitar string. Am I...

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Yesterday, 8:25pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I think it is matter of preferred genre. Players of Celtic music generally prefer lighter picks on either side of the Atlantic.

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Yesterday, 6:59pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

As you can tell there is no one answer but just about as many answers to our question as they are mandolin players. Think about it, though: if you...

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Yesterday, 6:42pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Winding string loop ends for 1890 Vinaccia in Equipment

Savarez site says: "Premium strings for mandolin are inspired by the strings of the 18th century and their so magical sound." Very interesting. But I...

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Yesterday, 5:27pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Seeking Grandfather's record in General Mandolin Discussions

For one, try contacting the Classical Mandolin Society of America (CMSA). Second, see if there is any mention of the group in older magazines,...

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Yesterday, 1:06pm

Paul Statman commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #263 w/ Special Guest Mike Marshall in dbmandolin

Marshall, Loar and Rice. Your wonderful tribute and end chat make for a sublime Mandolin Monday Morning. Everyone - Have a great day!

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Yesterday, 11:25am

Jim Garber replied to a thread My wife has stored it for years,no markings I can see in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Keep it on the light side for sure. GHS A240 ultralights are good place to start.

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Yesterday, 7:30am

Caleb replied to a thread Looking to have some pearl inlay work done. in Builders and Repair

Very impressive!

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Jan-17-2021, 5:32pm

Caleb replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

No.

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Jan-17-2021, 5:23pm

Caleb replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

Yeah, $115 in picks today. That's insane. :disbelief:

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Jan-17-2021, 4:42pm

Caleb replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

PS: I also ordered a CT55 from Banjo Ben's site today. I got 10% off by signing up for his newsletter. Pretty much paid for my shipping. NFI but...

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Jan-17-2021, 4:16pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread To look at the mando or not? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Sometimes I look at the fretboard, sometimes I don't. I do find that if I want to remember a tune I need to play it a couple of times with my eyes...

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Jan-17-2021, 3:50pm

Caleb replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

Dang! Into the rabbit hole I go! I just bought two: an H Casein 1.5 and a PEEK H 1.5, both with speed bevel. Will report when they come in!

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Jan-17-2021, 2:24pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Shutt mandolins in Vintage Instruments

That one would serve as an excellent paddle should one find oneself on Shutt’s Creek. :)

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Jan-17-2021, 12:53pm

Caleb started a thread Looking to have some pearl inlay work done. in Builders and Repair

I'd like to have a name inlayed into the truss rod cover of my Collings MT. Can you recommend someone who does this type of work?

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Jan-17-2021, 11:54am

Caleb replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

I just recv'd a pack of the 1.3 rounded picks and like them a lot. I ordered some 1.5 picks (same shape) today because I'm apparently back on a pick...

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Jan-17-2021, 11:11am

Caleb replied to a thread Light or Medium strings? in Equipment

https://www.stringsbymail.com/la-bella-880m-mandolin-strings-medium-11-38-16934.html ^^^ I've tried just about every type of mandolin string on...

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Jan-17-2021, 5:59am

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

You're on fire there Mike, great stuff!

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Jan-17-2021, 5:57am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Tenor Guitar Gallery & Sightings in Tenor Guitars

Gorgeous Fletcher tenor there Jim, I still bitterly regret selling my all mahogany Fletcher tenor a number of years ago. Financially I didn't have a...

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Jan-17-2021, 5:55am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Echoing what has already been mentioned here, the type of mandolin you're playing/how heavy your strings are may influence your preference, in...

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Jan-17-2021, 5:46am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Nyberg Flattop Mandolin Build Thread in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Those fret markers look awesome - can't wait to hear this when it's ready for action!

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Jan-17-2021, 5:45am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type? in General Mandolin Discussions

I really like the McClung armrests and found that they put my arm at a good angle for playing. I decided to not put one on my Girouard when it...

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Jan-17-2021, 4:27am

Aidan Crossey replied to a thread Update on "The Irish Mandolin" - and other stories in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I've added a new page to the site. Those who follow my Twitter feed (a mere handful, tbh) which kicked off in November 2020 will know that now...

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Jan-16-2021, 10:16am

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

https://youtu.be/9d9BlAhyVl4 ^^^ Have not attempted to play it yet, but I’ve been enamored of late by this waltz: The Georgiana Starlington Waltz...

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Jan-15-2021, 10:19pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Trillium longscale mandola demo in CBOM

From the little I know about NHs they are usually in the range of violas, more or less. Is the tenor lower in pitch? I have always loved the...

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Jan-15-2021, 10:12pm

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

Lately into Québécois land: Gigue du Forgeron, Marche de St. Laurent, Gigue du Sous-Marin, Reel du Semeur, and a few whose names I can never remember.

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Jan-15-2021, 7:47pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Regal-made Blue Comet resonator mando in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I had one of the ones with the “resonator” years ago. It was all laminated IIRC.

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