Register
Help
Remember Me?
Classifieds
Forum
What's New
New Posts
Guidelines
Calendar
Forum Actions
Mark Forums Read
Quick Links
Today's Posts
Member Blogs
View Site Leaders
Who's Online
Donate
Newsletter
News
Builders
Builder Database
Eye Candy
Learn/Listen
Workshops and Camps
Social Groups
Chord Library
MP3 Library
Events Calendar
Tablature Library
TablEdit Library
Free Lessons
Lessons On Demand
This Day in History
Mandolin Cafe Archives
Advanced Search
Member List
Philphool
Mandolin Cafe News: New Music from Nick Dumas -
Story of a Beautiful Life
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the
FAQ
by clicking the link above. You may have to
register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
Philphool
Phil Goodson
Find latest posts
Find latest started threads
View Blog Entries
Mini Statistics
Join Date
May-01-2006
Last Activity
Yesterday
7:51pm
Blog Entries
0
Avatar
More
14
Friends
liamcpurcell
bud
outsidenote
JFDilmando
PurplePlectrum
John Ritchhart
More
Albums
Duff F5
Jul-29-2017
3
Groups
Altman Mandolins
Duffers
Mandolin Docs
Join Groups
0
Permission Groups
Philphool is not a member of any public groups
Recent Visitors
The last 10 visitor(s) to this page were:
bud
,
geoffa
,
GreenMTBoy
,
jreno
,
Larry Nixon
,
mreidsma
,
pheffernan
,
sonic
,
testore
,
Willem
This page has had
30,734
visits
Tab Content
Philphool's Activity
About Me
Friends
Tab Content
All
Philphool
Friends
Photos
New Activity (
)
Please reload this page to view the 200+ new activity items that have been created.
Older Activity
Yesterday,
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...
see more
31 replies | 1932 view(s)
Yesterday,
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?
see more
6 replies | 337 view(s)
Yesterday,
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
see more
15 replies | 2228 view(s)
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...
see more
20 replies | 2808 view(s)
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...
see more
16 replies | 1579 view(s)
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.
see more
46 replies | 4365 view(s)
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...
see more
11 replies | 999 view(s)
Dec-03-2019,
10:30am
UsuallyPickin
replied to a thread
Obscure Tony Rice tabs. No mando content.
in
General Mandolin Discussions
Thanks …… R /
see more
10 replies | 949 view(s)
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.
see more
19 replies | 1213 view(s)
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...
see more
20 replies | 572 view(s)
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.
see more
19 replies | 1213 view(s)
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...
see more
19 replies | 1213 view(s)
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...
see more
19 replies | 1213 view(s)
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.;)
see more
8 replies | 1336 view(s)
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...
see more
31 replies | 1932 view(s)
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...
see more
139 replies | 14612 view(s)
Nov-29-2019,
1:26pm
Philphool
replied to a thread
Counting Tree Growth Lines ?
in
General Mandolin Discussions
Mike, I think I see your point. The fallacy is that a difference in the age of the individual rings makes a difference. All the stuff that we...
see more
25 replies | 921 view(s)
Nov-28-2019,
2:25pm
Philphool
replied to a thread
Classifieds
in
General Mandolin Discussions
Quote Originally Posted by Philphool Remember that the classifieds are there for everyone, not just you. What I meant by this is that...
see more
18 replies | 937 view(s)
Nov-28-2019,
1:35pm
Philphool
replied to a thread
D'Addario Delivers A Holiday Turkey
in
Equipment
Sorry. I totally disagree. Couldn't stand the feel of the EXP coating. XTs sound less jangly to me right out of the pack. I really can't FEEL...
see more
2 replies | 434 view(s)
Nov-27-2019,
8:30pm
Philphool
replied to a thread
Classifieds
in
General Mandolin Discussions
Sellers would like for you to at least see the picture and perhaps be tempted to change your budget. Pretty obvious isn't it? Remember that the...
see more
18 replies | 937 view(s)
Nov-25-2019,
9:38am
Philphool
commented on blog entry
Mandolin Mondays #204 w/ Special Guest Jesper Rübner-Petersen
in
dbmandolin
"Chop Melody". Very cool.
see more
11 replies | 1993 view(s)
Nov-23-2019,
1:59pm
Philphool
replied to a thread
PEEK Pick by EML Picks
in
Equipment
Radex D'Andrea picks are the least pick click producer that I've found. Not quite as fast off the strings as BC. NFI
see more
33 replies | 2575 view(s)
Nov-23-2019,
12:49pm
Philphool
replied to a thread
Improvising
in
Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks
Thanks Ralph. I've reread the responses on the previous page and a dim bulb is beginning to light up a little. My musical history has been one...
see more
88 replies | 6890 view(s)
Nov-22-2019,
9:19am
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...
see more
31 replies | 1746 view(s)
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...
see more
22 replies | 882 view(s)
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...
see more
11 replies | 1362 view(s)
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.
see more
15 replies | 651 view(s)
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...
see more
11 replies | 1362 view(s)
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...
see more
88 replies | 6890 view(s)
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/
see more
46 replies | 2341 view(s)
More Activity
No More Results
No Recent Activity
About Philphool
Basic Information
About Philphool
Biography:
Phil Goodson, retired.
Location:
Statesville, NC
Signature
Phil
“Sharps/Flats”
≠
“Accidentals”
Statistics
Total Posts
Total Posts
3,152
Posts Per Day
0.63
Albums
Total Albums
1
Total Photos
2
Albums Created by Philphool
Total Thanks
Total Thanks
705
Thanked 633 Times in 462 Posts
Find all thanked posts by Philphool
Find all posts thanked by Philphool
General Information
Last Activity
Yesterday
7:51pm
Join Date
May-01-2006
Referrals
0
14
Friends
Austin Koerner
Registered User
bud
Registered User
CoolSpring
Registered User
drjuliushibbert
Where's the cream?
Gutbucket
Registered User
JFDilmando
Registered User
jhbaylor
Registered User
John Ritchhart
Distressed Model
Laura Cauble
pickloser
liamcpurcell
Registered User
Showing Friends 1 to 10 of 14
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Last
Jump to page: