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Today, 1:26pm

Philphool replied to a thread Thumb Pick in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I believe that Wayne uses the thumbpick and ALSO a fingerpick at least on the index finger. So there's a fingerpick getting the upstrokes.

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Today, 1:20pm

Philphool replied to a thread D'Addario Strings - Ask Us Anything in Equipment

Bumping this thread to ask about the new XT D'Addar. mandolin strings. How exactly do you measure that the "strings stay in tune 131% better..."...

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Sep-14-2019, 11:41am

Philphool replied to a thread my goodness, that Ellis F in the classifieds, geewhizzzz!! in General Mandolin Discussions

I would be SO AFRAID to play this beauty, for fear of the first nick!!! (Somebody should buy it, scratch it, and sell it to me at a discount...

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Sep-13-2019, 9:04am

Philphool replied to a thread What's up with USPS? in General Mandolin Discussions

Only problems I've had seem to occur when one carrier hands off to another. I order stuff that says it's coming by UPS and halfway to me, UPS gives...

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Sep-13-2019, 8:58am

Philphool replied to a thread Easy strap lock in Equipment

A bootlace around under the tailpiece and through a strap hole is great insurance!! (There are neater ways to do it than I've shown.)

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Sep-12-2019, 8:05am

Philphool replied to a thread Jethro's 2-Point in General Mandolin Discussions

Steve, Did you notice that this thread is 14 years old?

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Sep-10-2019, 3:04pm

JFDilmando replied to a thread F-Style Mandola case on eBay in Equipment

Mandola cases are rare as hens teeth

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Sep-10-2019, 8:47am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Skype Instruction on West Coast? in General Mandolin Discussions

Stygobyte …. Emory Lester Sharon Gilchrist Andy Hadfield are all excellent mandolin teachers. Pete Martin has a large number of publications for...

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Sep-10-2019, 8:27am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Solo Performance Gear in Equipment

Yeah … it's really a question of how much money you want to invest. JBL and Fishman towers w/ bass module are really high quality units. Fishman and...

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Sep-10-2019, 8:02am

Philphool replied to a thread V-shaping a C or round shaped neck in Builders and Repair

No need to put tape in midline, would just be in the way.

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Sep-09-2019, 7:50am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Polishing Frets in Equipment

Yes Stewart MacDonald will have every tool you can imagine for polishing and re-crowning worn frets. If you have had your frets worked down twice it...

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Sep-08-2019, 12:44pm

Philphool replied to a thread Help with rhythm in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

If all else fails, perhaps actually have a conversation with your bandmates?

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Sep-08-2019, 12:22pm

Philphool replied to a thread V-shaping a C or round shaped neck in Builders and Repair

I've done several of these in the past, including an Altman and a smaller amount on a Heiden and a Kimble. (Taped off the neck at headstock...

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Sep-08-2019, 7:40am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Would you sacrifice tone for playability? in General Mandolin Discussions

When the setup is perfect and I have the right pick for me I will go with .11's to assist my aging hands …… I do prefer the volume of the .115's but...

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Sep-07-2019, 7:59am

Philphool replied to a thread Understanding double-stops... in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Plumb, I think a lot of fairly new players are stumped by that first step. While playing a song (not having been previously played or prepared),...

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Sep-06-2019, 3:34pm

Philphool replied to a thread Picking patterns in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Good job mando-tech. You found another one. This thread is only 6 years old. Tobin might not need to discuss this with you now. I could be...

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Sep-06-2019, 7:42am

Philphool replied to a thread Tonegards in Equipment

Two issues to consider: Do you stand while playing? (easy for the back of instrument to b against your abdomen) If so, the Tonegard will...

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Sep-05-2019, 9:30am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Understanding double-stops... in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Playing closed position scales and starting with an index finger on the 1 or tonic allows you to reach any double stop based on a single octave. If...

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Sep-04-2019, 7:42am

Philphool replied to a thread Help With A Couple Chords in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I agree with Jim. What I thought was B and Bm turn out to be the F#sus & F#, I should have listened better.:redface:

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Sep-03-2019, 3:52pm

Philphool replied to a thread Help With A Couple Chords in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Looks to me that you're going from x42x (B) to x41x (Bm) in the first part. The second part looks like you're doing 457x (Em) which then goes to...

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Sep-03-2019, 2:30pm

Philphool replied to a thread Understanding double-stops... in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I now see that your question is more "how to use" than how to find doublestops.:redface: I think listening to lots of music and stealing ideas...

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Sep-03-2019, 2:22pm

Philphool replied to a thread A New Pick For Slick? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

You might even find that your own preferences change as your techniques change and develop over time. I started out with .060 thickness picks of...

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Sep-03-2019, 2:01pm

Philphool replied to a thread Understanding double-stops... in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Read Pickloser's guide to doublestops. Will help to 'find them on the fly'. Do it completely and understand as you go.

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Sep-03-2019, 8:09am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread A New Pick For Slick? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Yeah with the dual courses and short length of string it can take some density and thickness of pick material to drive the strings. The thickness of...

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Sep-02-2019, 1:50pm

JFDilmando replied to a thread Jamie Wiens Mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

I have had #34 for some years, and I will not part with it..... it stands along side many of the Monteleones, and Loars that I have had through the...

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Sep-02-2019, 8:16am

Philphool commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #192 w/ Special Guest Andy Thacker in dbmandolin

Very cool playing and nice sounding mandolin.

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Sep-01-2019, 10:35am

Philphool replied to a thread Blue chip picks in Equipment

I've always found the speed bevel to work better for me.

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Sep-01-2019, 8:12am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Tips for playing mandolin and electric slide... on the same song in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

You certainly could set up a Tele or Strat up on a stand flat and play it overhand with a bar. Put strap locks on the mandolin. It is likely that you...

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Aug-30-2019, 7:56pm

Philphool replied to a thread Did my eyes just get older? Font size in Forum Software Support

At size 100%, I can set Firefox zoom to 150% and the browser page size is good. Only problem is that everything else on my screen is pretty small....

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Aug-30-2019, 1:43pm

Philphool replied to a thread G(I) chop to 3 or 4-finger D(V) chop? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Just lighten up on that finger till the string is off the fret. Or lean the nearest finger till it slightly touches the E string. (Or don't hit...

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