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Dec-10-2019, 4:20am

Ray(T) replied to a thread Random note generator in General Mandolin Discussions

Why?

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Dec-10-2019, 4:18am

Ray(T) replied to a thread Fret markers in Builders and Repair

Fylde insist on doing it the “wrong” way - and, personally, I find it b/00dy annoying!

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Dec-05-2019, 5:12pm

Ray(T) replied to a thread Godin question in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

Don’t have one but a mate has and I have a Godin elsctric guitar which includes the same type of pickup. As it’s in the bridge, using individual...

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Dec-04-2019, 4:37am

Ray(T) replied to a thread James Mandolin Tailpiece in Builders and Repair

Agreed. My mandolin collection contains almost every style of tailpiece under the sun and the James beats them all hands down.

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Dec-03-2019, 5:35pm

Ray(T) replied to a thread Allesi tuners in General Mandolin Discussions

I don’t play “ugly Ameican games”, I’m not on the other side of the world from him and I patiently waited for a response to a simple email asking how...

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Dec-03-2019, 5:25pm

Ray(T) replied to a thread Noise with cheap magnetic pickups! in Equipment

Lighting circuits can play havoc with instrument pickups - listen to the change in hum level as the lighting faders go up and down - and it’s not...

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Dec-03-2019, 4:45am

Ray(T) replied to a thread Anyone ever heard of a 'Kitolin'? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Fan frets or bad drawing?

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Dec-03-2019, 4:40am

Ray(T) replied to a thread James Mandolin Tailpiece in Builders and Repair

Wouldn’t it be simpler to replace it? I have both matt and polished (in gold) but the plating is wearing on the polished one and I concluded some...

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Dec-02-2019, 8:46am

Ray(T) replied to a thread Replacement for TI 154Ms in Equipment

The JM-11s disappeared several years ago. I’m not aware of anything other than the TIs but a few people who used to use the JM-11s on National RM...

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Nov-30-2019, 5:01pm

Ray(T) replied to a thread Hi from a newbie. in Builders and Repair

I’ve PMd you.

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Nov-30-2019, 1:52pm

Ray(T) replied to a thread Hi from a newbie. in Builders and Repair

Thats good to hear, it always left you thinking you were never going to get out again! Come to think of it, a mate of mine has just carved a mandolin...

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Nov-30-2019, 6:51am

Ray(T) replied to a thread Hi from a newbie. in Builders and Repair

If you’re in Stockport I assume you know about https://tonetechluthiersupplies.co.uk but I’m not sure about stuff suitable for mandolin. You could...

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Nov-29-2019, 1:05pm

Ray(T) replied to a thread Allesi tuners in General Mandolin Discussions

Sorry to hear that Keith is giving up making mandolin tuners but I assume there is a limited market for them compared to guitar. I’m sure you’ll soon...

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Nov-29-2019, 11:34am

Ray(T) replied to a thread Allesi tuners in General Mandolin Discussions

I have Alessis on my Kimble F and Waverlies on my Kimble A. I would have replaced the awful StewMac GAs on my Clark GBOM with Alessis if Mr A had...

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Nov-24-2019, 11:44am

Ray(T) replied to a thread Waverly Tuners tight in Equipment

What are they like with the strings off? If they are no better after lubrication, they may be badly fitted and the posts binding.

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Nov-24-2019, 9:56am

Ray(T) replied to a thread 1924 Martin Pickguard in Vintage Instruments

You’re probably right; just caught a glimpse of it as I watched the programme. Scrolling through it again, although there is an arm in the way, it...

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Nov-23-2019, 3:35pm

Ray(T) replied to a thread 1924 Martin Pickguard in Vintage Instruments

Just been catching up on the Ken Burns country music series which is currently being show on the BBC. About 40 minutes into part two, there is a...

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Nov-22-2019, 1:12pm

Ray(T) replied to a thread Opinion on nickel vs. gold aesthetics in General Mandolin Discussions

Personally, I think gold looks better with the warmer look of a sunburst. If it were a black-top, I’d say nikel and if it was a natural blonde, i’d...

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Nov-22-2019, 5:58am

Ray(T) replied to a thread Tonegard alternatives in Equipment

Dave - I bought mine; supposedly used, from a cafe member in Scotland. He was selling two and I should have bought them both!

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Nov-18-2019, 8:46am

Ray(T) replied to a thread Material Below the Bridge in General Mandolin Discussions

Neither of mine do; perhaps some new “O” rings are called for? Anyone else with a James care to comment?

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