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Philphool replied to a thread Dots or no dots in Builders and Repair

Markers on the face of the fretboard don't matter to me. Side markers I like and use. In fact, I wish EVERYBODY would put 2 dots on the side...

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Nov-20-2019, 8:49am

Philphool replied to a thread Truss rod or not? in Builders and Repair

I've owned 2 very nice mandolins, each costing 5K to 10K, which had non-adjustable truss rods which needed refrets to replace non-worn out frets so...

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Nov-19-2019, 5:15pm

Philphool replied to a thread No more EXP74's? in Equipment

Ted, Do you have any insight on exactly what is meant by "Strings stay in tune 131% better than traditional strings!" ? E.g. does it mean for a...

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Nov-19-2019, 10:40am

Philphool replied to a thread Material Below the Bridge in General Mandolin Discussions

Here's a picture of the wood of which I speak.

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Nov-19-2019, 10:27am

Philphool replied to a thread No more EXP74's? in Equipment

I've had XTs on a couple of mandolins for the past 6 weeks or so. I like the sound and expecially like the feel of the strings much better than...

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Nov-18-2019, 10:54am

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

Ralph, You have to know that I'm not really a jazz guy. Although I enjoy some jazz, my ignorance is overwhelming. So I'm not noticing all those...

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Nov-18-2019, 10:28am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Happy Birthday, Mandolin Cafe! in General Mandolin Discussions

Happy Birthday indeed and many thanks R/

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Nov-18-2019, 10:25am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Case/Gig bag for F style mandolin. in Equipment

A Gator lightweight mandolin case may be right for you. https://www.wwbw.com/Gator-GL-Lightweight-Mandolin-Case-546108.wwbw Travelite also makes a...

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Nov-18-2019, 9:47am

Philphool replied to a thread Ellis Torch and Wire in todays classified. in General Mandolin Discussions

I could never buy that Ellis. I couldn't stand all the crying I'd do when the first ding happened.:(

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Nov-18-2019, 9:36am

Philphool replied to a thread Fun observation in General Mandolin Discussions

What a coincidence. Several days ago I pulled out the Harmony Monterey that I bought from Big Joe years ago. It pretty much stays quietly in the...

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Nov-18-2019, 9:22am

Philphool replied to a thread Material Below the Bridge in General Mandolin Discussions

I've never needed a mute on an instrument with a James tailpiece if the tailpiece was properly installed (strings lie firmly on the 0 rings.) I've...

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Nov-17-2019, 2:22pm

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

Yes, I can sing what I plan to play. I can imagine some things in my head and then play them. I've got scales and arpeggios. The problem is that...

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Nov-17-2019, 9:53am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Warren Ellis Mandostang G string out of tune in Equipment

Either what pops1 asked, IMO more than likely, or your technique has you pushing the G string out of tune. R/

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Nov-17-2019, 12:13am

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

Thanks Bill. This looks useful to me. And is that Berklee DVD available anywhere?

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Nov-16-2019, 9:21am

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

1. I don't care whether the player thought about his solo yesterday or he made it up as he played. To me, it sounds the same. (I recognize that...

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Nov-15-2019, 9:26am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Old Ebenezer Scrooge format? in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

I have often wondered about this. For myself I have decided that it is a significant variation on the melody. But as you are likely to have thought...

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Nov-14-2019, 6:01pm

Philphool replied to a thread Any tips on this technique before breaking into a tune? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Yep. "Potatoes". Very common. Often uses a slide (or hammer-on) from the note below the root into the root as a series of eighth notes (or...

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Nov-13-2019, 8:00am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread How to play harmony in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I do this vocally by ear so I have a hand up with harmony. The thing is a third is the place to start. Here is an exercise … Play a C scale CDEFGABC...

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Nov-09-2019, 10:54am

Philphool replied to a thread How to play harmony in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Confusing chord notes with scale notes.

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Nov-09-2019, 9:11am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Transposing tunes composed for horns in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

OK people … THIS is the kind of thread I like to run into. Thanks … carry on. R/

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