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Yesterday, 9:27pm

catmandu2 replied to a thread Post your favorite clips from U-Tube, let's start a collection in General Mandolin Discussions

Mandolin content at 11:34 (Kate's brothers were/are trad players) https://youtu.be/kQz_xIpFKkw

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Yesterday, 8:25pm

catmandu2 replied to a thread NMC rare relic (re-purposed autoharp body) in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I couldn't exactly argue with that. I find it interesting on an anthropological level. And ya, maybe I'd give advice on the instrument :)

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Yesterday, 5:13am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #510 ~ Grey Owl in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Another fine version, Christian. Lovely bounce to your playing here.

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Dec-13-2019, 12:36pm

catmandu2 replied to a thread Left-Handed Players in General Mandolin Discussions

I love "ambidextrous"-oriented activites: drumming, harp playing, accordion playing (stradella and free bass), windsurfing, skiing, basketball...

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Dec-12-2019, 9:51pm

catmandu2 replied to a thread NMC rare relic (re-purposed autoharp body) in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

And it looks to me like they build their own bodies/install pins and strings. Hey for all I know they put a lot into it (although that likely isn't...

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Dec-12-2019, 5:05pm

catmandu2 replied to a thread NMC rare relic (re-purposed autoharp body) in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Maybe lay it on your wallet..?

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Dec-12-2019, 5:03pm

catmandu2 replied to a thread NMC rare relic (re-purposed autoharp body) in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I'm going to get off Barbie's case. I erroneously assumed that, through the purchase and deployment of her goods, one would ascend to the heavens. ...

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Dec-11-2019, 6:02pm

catmandu2 replied to a thread NMC rare relic (re-purposed autoharp body) in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Well, I guess it goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway since this is a sporting thread) - those aren't rare, authentic Barbie Edwards mandolins...

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Dec-11-2019, 5:38pm

catmandu2 replied to a thread NMC rare relic (re-purposed autoharp body) in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

:)

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Dec-11-2019, 3:27pm

John Kelly replied to a thread Another renaissance vihuela de mano I've just completed in Builders and Repair

Another beauty, Jo. Lovely work on the rosette.

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Dec-10-2019, 2:34pm

catmandu2 replied to a thread NMC rare relic (re-purposed autoharp body) in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

1 disused vintage RB a-harp ... $75 Remove chording apparatus ... $0 Fill screw holes, apply wht lacquer, stickers... $10 Holy blessing...

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Dec-10-2019, 11:51am

Smurts replied to a thread Alternate Reality Fender Tenor Tele in Tenor Guitars

I ordered from Thomann months ago, for an August delivery, it was then updated to November and then they sent me an email that it’s delayed until mid...

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Dec-10-2019, 11:26am

catmandu2 replied to a thread NMC rare relic (re-purposed autoharp body) in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Oh by all means, yes. I use harps, zithers and such in my own therapeutic work. This, however, I would say is a bit of a reach (mea culpa: it...

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Dec-10-2019, 9:59am

catmandu2 started a thread NMC rare relic (re-purposed autoharp body) in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

...apparently touched by the hand of god. ...

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Dec-10-2019, 6:07am

John Kelly replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Not only do you build great instruments, Jo, but you then play the music that goes with them! 7/8 sounds like a beast to handle; I got lost just...

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Dec-10-2019, 6:03am

John Kelly replied to a thread 2019 Tune-A-Week Project in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Jill, so sorry to hear of your misfortune and I know that you will have great support here in the MC where we all enjoy your postings so much. While...

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Dec-10-2019, 5:58am

John Kelly replied to a thread Random note generator in General Mandolin Discussions

My first thought too, Ray. It looks like Simon wants to identify any note up to the 7th fret on the mandolin? An ear-training exercise, perhaps. ...

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Dec-10-2019, 5:38am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Forest Wedding in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

What a great tune, Robert, and fascinating wedding scenario. If you go down to the woods today, you're in for big surprise.... Thanks too for...

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Dec-09-2019, 4:41am

John Kelly replied to a thread I started a website for backing tracks in General Mandolin Discussions

An interesting idea, Gunnar. Some of us do collaborations over the net via the SAW group, but your idea seems to be a very sensible one. Hope it...

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Dec-09-2019, 4:38am

John Kelly replied to a thread Sunday picking sessions at my house are keeping me alive... in General Mandolin Discussions

I can certainly endorse your thinking. Regular music sessions at home and in other venues have been a huge benefit to me following the very...

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Dec-08-2019, 4:11pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

What a lovely version, CC.

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Dec-05-2019, 1:20pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion The Dark Island in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Hard to believe it is almost ten years since this tune was posted here for the first time. Thanks for reviving it with your fine version here,...

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Dec-04-2019, 10:08am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #509 ~ Hut On Staffen Island in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Jim, a very creditable performance, and I really enjoyed the double stops coming in around the 40 second mark.

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Dec-04-2019, 6:28am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #510 ~ Grey Owl in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

That is such a catchy tune, and so well played on all three videos. I too favour the slower versions, thought the interplay between the musicians on...

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Dec-03-2019, 9:29am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Mountains of Mourne in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I am reminded of the old tale of the difference between a country guitarist and a jazz guitarist, Christian. The former plays three chords to...

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Dec-02-2019, 3:20pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

A lovely duet. Neat change of tempo.

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Dec-02-2019, 1:35pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Mountains of Mourne in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

So, our resident waltz king has progressed through country tunes and is now improvising jazz solos on Irish airs! Just shows the power of the SAW...

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Dec-02-2019, 1:33pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion The Wind on the Heath in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks, all, for your kind remarks. The tune is one that is not nearly so commonly played and one that deserves more exposure, I think.

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Dec-02-2019, 6:06am

John Kelly replied to a thread 2019 Tune-A-Week Project in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Once again, a little gem of a performance, Jill. Those triplets are so clean and precise.

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Dec-01-2019, 3:30pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Cowboy Songs in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

A very catchy and upbeat version there, JL. That bass certainly drives it along.

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