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Jun-01-2020, 10:05am

JFDilmando replied to a thread New Joe Campanella F-5 at The Music Emporium in General Mandolin Discussions

I have a F style Mandocello Joe built for me, and it is a most amazing instrument. He does just the best work you can imagine

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May-31-2020, 12:19pm

Philphool started a thread The Best of times; the worst of times. in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi all. I’ve been a member of the forum since 2006. Before June of 2006 I’d never touched a mandolin. The Café quickly became a main part of my...

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May-31-2020, 11:55am

Philphool replied to a thread Describe your MAS progression in Equipment

So this list starts at the bottom in 2006 and works up to the present when I have but one mandolin left. Manodlins in BOLD are the ones that I...

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May-31-2020, 8:34am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread "Brain Flatulence" when playing in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

The better a player I become the larger my mistakes sound to me. I still have to try , yes try, not to obsess mid song or tune over these blips. I...

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May-30-2020, 1:03pm

Philphool replied to a thread Dreaming of a Great A5 under $6000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

My Duff A-5 was one of the best sounding mandolins I've ever owned or played. Unfortunately, I got scroll envy and sold it. But fortunately I got...

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May-30-2020, 12:49pm

Philphool replied to a thread Changed back to nickel-silver frets in General Mandolin Discussions

I can tell one difference between Nickel-Silver, EVO, and Stainless Steel: Nickel-Silver frets last (ham-handed) me about 1-3 years between...

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May-29-2020, 4:02pm

Philphool replied to a thread Mandolin insurance? in General Mandolin Discussions

Heritage- $200/year minimum premium. Great to work with.

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May-29-2020, 1:55pm

Philphool replied to a thread Changed back to nickel-silver frets in General Mandolin Discussions

In spite of your beliefs, I have a hard time believing that the fret material made the difference. Certainly not the experience of many folks who...

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May-28-2020, 8:17am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread 10-15 Minute Theory Practice in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Nice job ….. now get a free copy of Finale and do it in notation and TAB ….. C.M.'s Peghead course is a good one …. Play on! R/

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May-27-2020, 11:24am

Philphool replied to a thread We don't need no steenking flat picks! in General Mandolin Discussions

I remember some years ago, I sat on the front row and watched Wayne pull out a mandolin and pick a few fiddle tunes on it using finger picks. When...

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May-26-2020, 1:18pm

JFDilmando replied to a thread Is this really worth $70k? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

What it comes down to..... what is it worth to you. End of story If the question is even asked, concerning a value, one can assume that the item is...

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May-25-2020, 8:24am

UsuallyPickin commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #229 w/ Special Guest Adrian Gross in dbmandolin

Lovely , thank you. But you are causing me to itch for a mandola...…..

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May-24-2020, 10:42am

Philphool replied to a thread How much do you practice? in General Mandolin Discussions

One hour of specifically learning or practicing techniques that I am not good at. Followed by an hour of playing tunes or songs that I enjoy.:)

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May-24-2020, 10:21am

John Ritchhart replied to a thread Land's End. Tim O'Brien cover with free notation in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

John's a pro. Got to pick with him a little at the Bywater before it closed. He's a fine fiddler as well.

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May-24-2020, 8:13am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread How much do you practice? in General Mandolin Discussions

Play daily much of what we do is muscle memory. If you have time for an hour do that. Less if you don't have that time still Play Daily! Fingers...

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May-24-2020, 8:06am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Microphone for recording at home? in General Mandolin Discussions

Gear gear gear ….. Yeah SM57's and 58's are great mics in the right application. Plugging one into a computer isn't the right application. As pointed...

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May-22-2020, 9:10am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Learn to play multiple instruments at once? in General Mandolin Discussions

Well ... learn some music theory. How music hangs together, not just melodies. Then moving from one instrument to another will make sense on a...

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May-22-2020, 9:06am

Philphool replied to a thread "Playing the circle of fifths" in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Music theory describes what we do. It does not force us to do it.

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May-21-2020, 9:12am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Newbie needs equipment advice in General Mandolin Discussions

Take a look on the Reverb site at the Kentucky used A model mandolins. There are several there within your budget range. I would be "concerned" about...

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May-21-2020, 8:30am

Philphool replied to a thread Newbie needs equipment advice in Equipment

Pilot, you don't need to post the same thread in 2 different sections.

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May-21-2020, 8:22am

Philphool replied to a thread Speed neck recommendation in Builders and Repair

1. I usually wait about an hour between coats. When it's a tiny bit tacky, but not much. I do NOT sand between these THIN coats. Wait overnight to...

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