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Philphool replied to a thread Useful Tip For Changing Strings in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

In the interest of fairness, I'll say that it IS POSSIBLE, if you wiggle the string around too much while securing the headstock end, to dislodge the...

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Dec-11-2019, 12:00pm

Philphool replied to a thread Dr. John Cockman interview in General Mandolin Discussions

I am lucky enough to live near John's family. They are all wonderful hardworking talented people. John's dad (also John) often comes to a local jam...

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Dec-11-2019, 9:29am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread The cafe....made my day! in General Mandolin Discussions

WORK …. meh.

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Dec-11-2019, 9:27am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Amateurish string change execution - can I keep, or is it ruined? in General Mandolin Discussions

Don Roon is correct on how to tighten the string on the post or is it capstan..... However if it stays in tune you can leave it alone. R/

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Dec-10-2019, 4:10pm

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Going out of the country...personal item/carry-on? in General Mandolin Discussions

Well .… I decided years ago to spend money on Calton cases and travel with my favored instruments. I bought used cases one or two from this site from...

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Dec-10-2019, 9:31am

Philphool replied to a thread Damage to Loar A5??? in Vintage Instruments

Thanks Darryl. Good first hand information.:)

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Dec-10-2019, 9:00am

Philphool replied to a thread James Mandolin Tailpiece in Builders and Repair

I had a mandolin with the Nugget tailpiece for a while and was concerned about the exposure of the strings, since I have loved the James tailpiece...

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Dec-10-2019, 7:53am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Fishman m300 mandolin pickup in Equipment

Indeed …. transducers have come a long way towards accurate sound in the last couple of decades. A good mic still sounds more natural. But a mic has...

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Dec-09-2019, 2:08pm

Philphool replied to a thread A tuner shootout: TC Electronic Unitune vs. Peterson StroboClip in Equipment

Now what I'd like is to see is: all the features of the Unitune squeezed into the size of the D'Addario Micro-tuners and with pads that NEVER mar a...

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Dec-09-2019, 11:37am

Philphool replied to a thread Y'all missed some great mandolin playing in Asheville in General Mandolin Discussions

John, Hard to be sure who that is in the picture. Tell us more!!

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Dec-09-2019, 9:59am

UsuallyPickin commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #206 w/ Special Guest Andy Hatfield in dbmandolin

Tasty Mr. Andy truly toothsome.

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Dec-07-2019, 4:46pm

Philphool replied to a thread My pinky won't go where I tell it! in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

"Fingers are too weak; fingers are too fat; fingers are too skinny; fingers are too short; I have no talent." Then I turn around and see a crowd...

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Dec-07-2019, 3:37pm

Philphool replied to a thread Education in General Mandolin Discussions

You might or might not get a chance to play a good variety of mandolins at a festival.. In Nashville, it's guaranteed!

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Dec-06-2019, 9:08am

Philphool replied to a thread Strap making question in Equipment

If you have strap buttons at the tailpiece and heel of the mandolin, the easiest is a flat piece of leather with a hole to fit in each end. You...

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Dec-05-2019, 10:36am

Philphool replied to a thread Picked up a fiddle recently.. in General Mandolin Discussions

If I were even under 40, I'd definitely want to start learning to fiddle. At this point, it's too late. No one will want to hear a mediocre fiddle...

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Dec-05-2019, 10:21am

Philphool replied to a thread Kerman Mandolin status as of 2019 in General Mandolin Discussions

Frankly, I've never heard of them. The website gives NO information. Is there more info anywhere?

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Dec-05-2019, 9:31am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Advice on how to learn sheet music? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Here is a link to the book Gina Willis recommended. I found it useful as well. R/ http://www.stringthingm.com/Standard_Notation_Tab_Mando.html

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Dec-04-2019, 4:42pm

Philphool replied to a thread Mandolin Orange Information in General Mandolin Discussions

Have you tried Jerry Brown at the Rubber Room, a recording studio in Chapel Hill where the CD was recorded? Just a thought; he might have some info...

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Dec-04-2019, 12:02pm

Philphool replied to a thread New Northfield Model M in General Mandolin Discussions

I was the second owner of the #2 Model M. Its tone surprised me with its depth given its price. The neck was maybe the most comfortable narrow...

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Dec-04-2019, 11:57am

Philphool replied to a thread Best Armrest in Equipment

I've bought perhaps 5 or 6 of Doug's armrests through the years. All except the first have been McClungs. Love them.

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Dec-04-2019, 9:06am

Philphool replied to a thread My pinky won't go where I tell it! in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

When forming 4 finger chords (chop chords): 1. Make sure you're approaching th fingerboard like a fiddle player (fingers almost parallel to...

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Dec-03-2019, 10:30am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Obscure Tony Rice tabs. No mando content. in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks …… R /

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Dec-02-2019, 10:34am

Philphool replied to a thread Damage to Loar A5??? in Vintage Instruments

I think it's in the general vicinity of Oregon now. Elderly in 2010 offered it for $342,000, IIRC. I presume that was a consignment offer.

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Dec-02-2019, 10:02am

Philphool replied to a thread "New techniques" for instrument restoration (NMC) in Builders and Repair

Of course we think that. Given the amount of knowledge this guy had, and the materials at hand, he didn't do such a bad job. And maybe he just...

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Dec-01-2019, 11:28am

Philphool replied to a thread Damage to Loar A5??? in Vintage Instruments

Seems unlikely, doesn't it? That's why I thought someone might have a good story from the old days.

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Dec-01-2019, 9:46am

Philphool replied to a thread Damage to Loar A5??? in Vintage Instruments

Addendum: I've looked through some old pix and found some evidence of wear years ago, but perhaps to a lesser degree. So, I am now supposing that...

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Dec-01-2019, 9:31am

Philphool started a thread Damage to Loar A5??? in Vintage Instruments

I recently came across a picture of the Loar A5 which apparently shows an area where the finish is scraped (or worn) off of the treble side of the...

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Nov-30-2019, 8:20pm

Philphool replied to a thread The Ghost Mandolin in Builders and Repair

I think it looks good, but you need to be playing something jazzy while wearing a tuxedo.;)

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Nov-30-2019, 5:48pm

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread Picked up a fiddle recently.. in General Mandolin Discussions

Agreed Mandobar …. a good bow and setup make a world of difference in playability..... I started sawing on the strings when my youngest went off to...

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Nov-30-2019, 4:56pm

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

I'll say it once more: Unroll the strings with the loops facing left; then work with 2 strings at a time; hold the paper tab with your right...

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