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Jan-19-2020, 8:20am

John Bertotti replied to a thread What if I bought the wrong instrument? in General Mandolin Discussions

If you want to try and work with it I would do three things, play closer to the fretboard, Try different picks material and shape, and I would try...

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Jan-19-2020, 8:13am

John Bertotti replied to a thread Is it defective ? in Builders and Repair

Here is a link on one type of bridge. https://www.murphymethod.com/index.cfm?event=pages.content&contentId=122 I would also say contact this man...

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Jan-17-2020, 10:37pm

Paul Statman replied to a thread Post a picture of what's on your bench? in Builders and Repair

That is some special kind of beauty, there, Steve. What made you break it out now?

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Jan-17-2020, 1:04pm

Paul Statman replied to a discussion Kentucky Owners and Players: Come on Down! in group Kentucky Mandolin Owners

KM-950 with internal K&K. Purchased used via the classified ads on this fine site. It doesn't sound like any f-hole A (or F) model I've ever heard...

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Jan-17-2020, 12:51pm

Paul Statman replied to a thread Fern Loar F5 Attic Find in Vintage Instruments

Good catch, there, Jeff.

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Jan-17-2020, 4:52am

John Kelly replied to a thread free trio and solo music from Evelyn in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I think, from the above two posts, that folk might not be aware that Evelyn passed away on Tuesday, November 12th - just two months ago. Her music...

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Jan-17-2020, 4:35am

John Kelly replied to a thread 6 course early renaissance lute in Builders and Repair

Another very fine creation, Jo.

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Jan-16-2020, 4:38am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #513 ~ The Valiant in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Very good arrangement and performance, David. You make it sound quite majestic and reminiscent of knights jousting and other ceremonial rites.

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Jan-15-2020, 10:43pm

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

And you're goal with the animals will need you mobile! I hope you post some critter pics at some point!

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Jan-14-2020, 2:28pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #513 ~ The Valiant in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Two grand versions, guys. Not a well-known tune, I think. Martin, thanks for link to the Paul Hardy tunebook - what a great and varied collection....

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Jan-14-2020, 2:25pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Roxanna Waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Good to hear this tune being played again, Christian. Great tone you have here in both instruments, and very fine playing.

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Jan-14-2020, 1:04pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Who? in General Mandolin Discussions

When I (reluctantly, because I preferred to play guitar or drums) sang in punk bands my friends said I sounded like a female Oscar the Grouch....

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Jan-13-2020, 8:43pm

Paul Statman replied to a thread Pre NAMM discussion in General Mandolin Discussions

I'll be attending, and really wanted to see some Northfield action, but they're not showing :( Looking forward to your posts, as I know you'll get...

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Jan-13-2020, 4:34pm

Paul Statman replied to a thread Post a picture of what's on your bench? in Builders and Repair

Pretty. Is that a three piece top?

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Jan-13-2020, 2:50pm

Paul Statman commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #211 w/ Special Guest Darren Nicholson in dbmandolin

Lovely - and what a great sounding, resonant Duff you have! Thank you, Darren.

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Jan-11-2020, 3:41pm

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

Thanks John! Yes, I am SO looking forward to returning home soon - gotta get meself better because there's lots to do in preparation of the move!

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Jan-11-2020, 3:23pm

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

Glad you are recovering, if slowly, Jill. Looking forward to your new postings when you are playing-fit again. Are you looking foward to your...

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Jan-11-2020, 1:45pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread 10-year mandolin anniversary in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes, I came to the mandolin with 20+ years of guitar playing behind me and also about 2 years on the tenor banjo as well.

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Jan-11-2020, 1:43pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Happy Birthday - Dan Beimborn in General Mandolin Discussions

All the best to you on your Birthday Dan!

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Jan-11-2020, 1:41pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Picks in General Mandolin Discussions

It's likely that as you progress with your playing your pick preferences might alter - when I started out I was using the pointy end of a fairly...

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Jan-11-2020, 1:35pm

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

Ah, thanks for asking Marty! They took more x-rays at my follow up appointment two weeks ago and the knee looks to be healing well. Stitches are out,...

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Jan-09-2020, 2:55pm

Paul Statman replied to a thread How does this happen to a 1924 A-2 at the factory? in Builders and Repair

I'm sure they were always trying to reach their shipping quota, Mike. In that scenario, someone else must have drilled the post holes too low,...

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Jan-09-2020, 2:25pm

Paul Statman replied to a thread How does this happen to a 1924 A-2 at the factory? in Builders and Repair

I see. Gibson re-framing is everything.

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Jan-09-2020, 2:24pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread 10-year mandolin anniversary in General Mandolin Discussions

Well done Gelsenbury! I started playing mandolin in earnest 10 years ago as well, though I don't calculate it as 10 years of actual playing because I...

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Jan-09-2020, 1:51pm

Paul Statman replied to a thread How does this happen to a 1924 A-2 at the factory? in Builders and Repair

Were they doing that as far back as 1924?

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Jan-09-2020, 1:50am

Paul Statman replied to a thread Northfield mandolins in Looking for Information About Mandolins

You scored there, by the sound of it. Well done, you.

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