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Today, 8:56am

Philphool replied to a thread Blue Chips in General Mandolin Discussions

You want to be 'human'? Look around.:disbelief:;)

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Yesterday, 2:04pm

Philphool replied to a thread Hester Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Pix, Don.:)

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Yesterday, 2:01pm

Philphool replied to a thread Blue Chips in General Mandolin Discussions

You either make rules for yourself and follow them, or you don't.

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Yesterday, 1:55pm

Philphool replied to a thread Flat Wound Strings = Noisy Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

This probably isn't helpful, but maybe interesting for figuring out 'why?'. Several years back I used Thomastiks flatwounds and liked them. Out...

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Yesterday, 10:48am

UsuallyPickin replied to a thread D'Addrio picks? in Equipment

I will have to try them out. I have found casein picks problematic insofar as breakage and wear are concerned in the past. Perhaps this variety will...

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Feb-16-2020, 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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Feb-16-2020, 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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Feb-15-2020, 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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