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Today, 10:27am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Tip: Replacing Book Bindings with Spiral Bindings in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I also printed it double-sided but Staples or Kinko's said it was too large for one book. I guess there are coils that will handle larger books but...

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Yesterday, 5:48pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Fan-fret mandocello build in Builders and Repair

Ok, Tonydxn et al: after you solve this luthiery puzzle the next level it to create a fan-fret Gelas model mandolin. I think I might have to take...

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Yesterday, 5:37pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Any tips on this technique before breaking into a tune? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Same as Lawrence Welk's "A-one-a-and-a-two-a."

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Yesterday, 5:19pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Forty progressive studies for the mandoline, Op. 50 - G Hucke in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

These would be a good way for you to learn to read notation. And if you are familiar with fiddle tunes, you might also use some fiddle tune book like...

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Yesterday, 4:21pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Forty progressive studies for the mandoline, Op. 50 - G Hucke in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Thanks again, Eoin, for posting this scan. I just read through the first handful of etudes and one warning. The plates they printed this might have...

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Yesterday, 3:28pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Tip: Replacing Book Bindings with Spiral Bindings in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

There is a great Irish tune book from a session in Kingston, Canada. I think it is over 500 pages in total. I think the limit to spiral/coil binding...

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Yesterday, 3:18pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread 1910 Mandolin in Vintage Instruments

I never heard of a Calace Gold Leaf mandolin. Can you post some photos?

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Yesterday, 10:28am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Tenor banjo help in Tenor Guitars

How old it this tenor? Does it have a skin head on it? An old loose skin head would definitely sound muddy. In any case—skin or plastic—see how...

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Yesterday, 10:18am

Jim Garber replied to a thread What does a mando set-up cost in your area? in Equipment

Unless you have a Guitar Center where you live that has an excellent luthier I would steer clear. The one I go to has a young woman with an attitude...

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Yesterday, 10:02am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Gibson "F-3" in Looking for Information About Mandolins

For historical purposes:

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Yesterday, 9:57am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Online percussive dance tutorials? in General Mandolin Discussions

Shtick: routine Opryland USA: Disney-fied country music theme park no longer in existence. More info: Opryland

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Nov-13-2019, 10:42pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Online percussive dance tutorials? in General Mandolin Discussions

You will have to grow your hair really long and dye it blonde. :) Frankly her shtick annoys me. A little too Oprylandish for me. Just my dos...

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Nov-13-2019, 10:01pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Piccolo (Soprano) Mandolins in CBOM

I don't have any modern versions just vintage ones. Here are my two pictured with a standard Vega bowlback. The Vega on the left next to a Leland...

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Nov-13-2019, 9:34pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Live From Here - Is There a Better Music Show ANYWHERE? in General Mandolin Discussions

Where do you listen to this? I searched and just got Chinese web sites or 404 errors. Have a link?

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Nov-13-2019, 9:25pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Remembering Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

So sad to hear of another generous contributor to these pages and the music and instrument we love. RIP.

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Nov-13-2019, 4:39pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Especially with basswood top back and sides. :) Rocket MAB01 Mandolin

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Nov-13-2019, 7:27am

Jim Garber replied to a thread How to choose a good F style mandolin when you are miles from now in General Mandolin Discussions

I hesitate to quote the lyrics: “Fire on the mountain, run boys run...” :) Congratulations in any case. It looks lovely.

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Nov-13-2019, 7:23am

Jim Garber replied to a thread This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Seller says: “Mandolin. Will post pictures in next couple of days.” Brand is Rocket.

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Nov-12-2019, 8:43pm

ollaimh replied to a thread Lyon an Healy? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

yes condition at goodwill stores can be terrible. i used to go to a couple in washington state when i'd trip down from vancouver. some cool...

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Nov-12-2019, 8:37pm

ollaimh replied to a thread Lyon an Healy? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

an eighties washburn asymetrical two point??? i have never seen one of those. post a picture please.

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Nov-12-2019, 7:23am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Five String Madness in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Yes. It is confusing having that extra course. I have a five-string viola with a high E. I wonder if after you get used to it it will be harder to go...

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Nov-11-2019, 4:35pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Online percussive dance tutorials? in General Mandolin Discussions

This might be a good tutorial to start with for Québécois footwork that fiddlers often accompany themselves. Andre Brunet is a phenomenal musician....

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Nov-11-2019, 4:30pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Five String Madness in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Cool! What is the range of scale lengths? Looks like a fairly big distance between the two.

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Nov-11-2019, 4:23pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread montgomery ward 1930 s in Vintage Instruments

Looks like a Lyon & Healy made bowlback from early teens circa 1912 or so.

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Nov-10-2019, 11:11pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Lyon an Healy? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Current price is $801USD with 4 days to go. Book price is ~$1300-2400 in EXC which means all parts are present. TP cover can be $300 if you can find...

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Nov-10-2019, 11:00pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Strad-O-Lin Catalog Pages in Vintage Instruments

I got the Weymann on ebay quite a few years ago and was disappointed to see that it had some serious problems. I lent it and another mandolin to a...

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Nov-10-2019, 6:58pm

ollaimh replied to a thread 1925 Martin AK Mandolin in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

wow beautiful koa. it is flamed like maple. so it should be very bright.

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Nov-08-2019, 9:52pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread How Many Loar Era A style mandolins were made of each kind? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

It is very rare to actually find out provenance for most instruments unless you are talking about rare and expensive violins or unless you buy an...

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Nov-08-2019, 8:10pm

ollaimh replied to a thread Lyon an Healy? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

yeah rcc56, very nice back wood. lovely figuring. but doesn't ship to canada? i guess i'm off the hook. (i can resist anything except...

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Nov-08-2019, 1:03pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Lyon an Healy? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I agree... no way a Pacific rim made instrument. A bit scratched up on the back and missing tp cover (hard to find and usually $200-300 if you find...

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