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Today, 11:06am

Philphool replied to a thread Just upgraded my iphone for the first time in nine years. :) in Equipment

Thanks, but NO pain whatsoever. My flip phone is actually powered OFF about 90% of the time. It's a machine that helps me if I need AAA or if I...

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Today, 9:13am

Philphool replied to a thread Nut Width for new build - how important, really in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I certainly agree with you about the extremes, Jim. The nut changes I was describing, I'd limit to 1 1/16 to 1 3/16" nuts. 1 1/4" is way out of my...

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Yesterday, 12:33am

JFDilmando replied to a thread A. Lawrence Smart Mandolins in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I have a fan fret 5 course Mandola and an F hole Mandocello of his. You can't find much better fit and finish, and his voicing is top quality. You...

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Feb-14-2020, 8:55am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Celebrating The Mandolin Pickers Guide to Bluegrass Improvisation in General Mandolin Discussions

I'll bite. Just picked up a copy from Amazon. R/

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Feb-13-2020, 6:54pm

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Used Gibsons in General Mandolin Discussions

Yup ... still have the worn out hat. I can't bring myself to throw it out. Stan had a fine shop. R/

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Feb-13-2020, 9:39am

Philphool replied to a thread Nut Width for new build - how important, really in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Folks worry about nut width a lot. Remember that some of the nut is sticking out each side. The important measurement is the outer-to-outer...

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Feb-13-2020, 8:10am

Philphool replied to a thread Strap for Kimble 2 Point in General Mandolin Discussions

Same as for any other A or 2-point. A search of the forum will show you pages of discussions of options.

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Feb-12-2020, 1:24pm

Philphool replied to a thread Grommets in Equipment

In James tailpieces, the strings should lie firmly on the rubber O-rings. This should eliminate the need for grommets or leather.

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Feb-12-2020, 10:07am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Why keys of B and B flat? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Yeah …. bottom line is that the world is full of singers that play guitar and own capos. Not to mention 'grass players that love the odd key now and...

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Feb-12-2020, 9:57am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread do many of you mix strings in Equipment

I have mixed sets for both guitar and mandolin. Fiddle and violin players are often using mixed sets. I do mix sets on my fiddles. I have yet to find...

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Feb-12-2020, 9:37am

John Ritchhart replied to a thread do many of you mix strings in Equipment

Yea, I found that coated strings or things like nickel plated strings last longer on the G and D strings but the A and E strings corrode like normal...

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Feb-12-2020, 9:31am

John Ritchhart replied to a thread Plastic coated or smooth mandolin strings? in Equipment

So the G and D strings are flat wound. Anything different about the A and E strings? Or do they rust up just like J-74's?

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Feb-11-2020, 1:36pm

John Ritchhart replied to a thread Professional Mando Names in General Mandolin Discussions

I don't know if Bill named his mandolin. Maybe Pokerface.

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Feb-11-2020, 1:35pm

Philphool replied to a thread Just upgraded my iphone for the first time in nine years. :) in Equipment

I switched from my old flip phone to a newer flip phone about 10 years ago. Apps????:confused:....:)

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Feb-10-2020, 12:37pm

John Ritchhart replied to a thread Sold my Collings and got a Pava in General Mandolin Discussions

Not to be contrarian but my new (old) 2009 MT2O has a very rounded V profile neck. I wonder if they changed the spec sometime after that. Anyway this...

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Feb-09-2020, 7:56am

Philphool replied to a thread intonation fix from string length in Builders and Repair

I had a similar problem with a Heiden last year. Michael suggested putting a TINY BIT of mineral spirits or such around the base with a toothpick...

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Feb-08-2020, 1:05pm

John Ritchhart replied to a thread Common Chord shapes in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Yes. Dropping the root (let the bass and guitar play that note) allows for 4 note extended chords on the mandolin. Then you get into the Don...

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Feb-08-2020, 12:07pm

John Ritchhart replied to a thread Mandolin/Bluegrass players in Lawrence, KS? in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Yea, I wasn't going to out Scott but there he is. You're lucky lyian to be where you are. Scott is a great fellow and been an inspiration to me for...

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Feb-07-2020, 8:13pm

John Ritchhart replied to a thread East Tennessee Bluegrass Association in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

I'll be there week after next John. See you then.

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Feb-07-2020, 8:11pm

John Ritchhart replied to a thread Mandolin/Bluegrass players in Lawrence, KS? in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Very funny Bill. I think there is plenty of music in Lawrence lyian. The site started out of there and you'll find out who's who in Lawrence.

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Feb-07-2020, 7:25pm

John Ritchhart replied to a thread Grover? Gotoh? Schaller? Golden Age Mandolin Tuners? in Builders and Repair

Actually its the top and bottom that are longer shafts needed because of the shape of the headstock. Its fine as is. Its just interesting how its...

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Feb-06-2020, 3:40pm

John Ritchhart replied to a thread Grover? Gotoh? Schaller? Golden Age Mandolin Tuners? in Builders and Repair

Here's the rest of it. Great for Irish/Old Time.

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Feb-06-2020, 3:30pm

John Ritchhart replied to a thread Grover? Gotoh? Schaller? Golden Age Mandolin Tuners? in Builders and Repair

Andrew they screw onto the end of the shafts and I've checked the tightness of the screws so I think the shafts are different lengths. Having said...

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Feb-06-2020, 3:02pm

John Ritchhart replied to a thread Grover? Gotoh? Schaller? Golden Age Mandolin Tuners? in Builders and Repair

Thanks Mike.

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Feb-06-2020, 2:49pm

John Ritchhart replied to a thread Grover? Gotoh? Schaller? Golden Age Mandolin Tuners? in Builders and Repair

2009 MT2O tuners. I believe they are Gotoh MA40's Upon closer inspection the shifts are not the same length. MF40's? On an A model? I'm confused.

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Feb-06-2020, 12:40pm

JFDilmando started a thread Doyle Lawson's Greenbriar Hop Tuning in General Mandolin Discussions

I have been searching for his Mandola Tuning for this tune and can't find it anywhere... he mentions it in latest Mandolins and Beer interview, but...

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Feb-06-2020, 12:35pm

John Ritchhart replied to a thread Grover? Gotoh? Schaller? Golden Age Mandolin Tuners? in Builders and Repair

Alex at Collings Guitar told me that Golden Age used to be called Elite which Collings used before switching to Gotohs. I'm talking mandolins here....

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Feb-06-2020, 9:15am

John Ritchhart replied to a thread Lonesome Moonlight Waltz in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I also like Noam Pikelny's and Friend's version. You can find it on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hNGs6yU5mU I've copied the mandolin...

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Feb-06-2020, 9:01am

John Ritchhart replied to a thread Should I be insulted? in General Mandolin Discussions

Just keep the case closed. I had a cat that thought my banjo case would make a great litter box. Cat pee smells bad. So I called Geoff Stelling and...

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Feb-05-2020, 11:29am

Philphool replied to a thread needing help with using leather dyes on a finish. and help? in Builders and Repair

I've never finished a whole instrument, but I've done many speed necks after sanding down to raw wood. I've used leather dye that I diluted with...

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