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Today, 6:48pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread a link in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Very nice, Dan. I like the playfulness, the vibrant colors and the high energy. I can almost "see" the music.

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Today, 6:44pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandolin Considerations -- Add to my List in General Mandolin Discussions

Givens are possible but Nuggets—not so much, in my estimation and observation. Maybe a used Nugget Junior if you can actually find one for sale. ...

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Today, 3:13pm

ollaimh replied to a thread 1902 Martin Bowlback mandolin in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

i have never heard a martin bowl back. so what do people say about the tone.

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Yesterday, 9:02pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Question about 'hybrid' mandolins in old time in Old-Time, Roots, Early Country, Cajun, Tex-Mex

The only time i ever played in a moderate-size OT jam was with my RM-1 (see mention above of that instrument). Fiddle is better for me and I learned...

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Yesterday, 8:58pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread 1902 Martin Bowlback mandolin in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Not a good deal, definitely not a steal. Retail price, but if you are looking for one...

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Yesterday, 8:54pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Brid Harper Jig Fingering in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Even more interesting is how he plays the notes on the 7th fret in the B part of this tune. It seems like his 3rd and 4th fingers need to be...

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Yesterday, 8:38pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandriola (12-string) Mandolinetto in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Overpriced, but available in Europe so there is a premium for American instruments. Over here in US I would think it would sell for $200.

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Yesterday, 8:35pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread 1902 Martin Bowlback mandolin in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I agree with Mick, Allen and August. That is a nice style #3 and is certainly within "book" value for EC (retail) FWIW.

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Yesterday, 8:23pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Can Anyone Shed Light on this Fiddle Embellishment? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

For your convenience, you can here it here. I agree with Peewee that it is a bowed triplet.

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Yesterday, 8:15pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Question about 'hybrid' mandolins in old time in Old-Time, Roots, Early Country, Cajun, Tex-Mex

Cary defines it above and I use that for the same type of mandolin: a modern oval hole with a neck set like a Loar F-5. These often also have x...

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Yesterday, 3:05pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread The end of my playing days. in General Mandolin Discussions

So sad to lose Ivan, a staunch member of this tight-knit community. RIP.

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Yesterday, 7:59am

Lord of the Badgers replied to a thread Unusual Electric Tenor/Mandolin/Uke in Tenor Guitars

the risa looks good!

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Oct-21-2019, 7:52pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Old Bacon in Vintage Instruments

I think you can be pretty sure it is probably within a year or two of 1921. Mine has 1921 written in what I assume is William Place's handwriting....

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Oct-21-2019, 2:44pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Old Bacon in Vintage Instruments

Almost every Bacon I have seen with date on the label say 1921. Mine is #204 and says 1921. Here is a list of ones that had serial numbers from...

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Oct-17-2019, 8:40pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Round picks in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Classical players vary in their choice of picks. It is true that some prefer thinner and pointier picks but there is not universal pick just as there...

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Oct-17-2019, 6:46pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Old Bacon in Vintage Instruments

druid: your photos are not attached. Click on the third icon from the right above where you are typing and then find each photo on your computer and...

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Oct-17-2019, 10:52am

Jim Garber replied to a thread HOUSTON Jams in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

I have friends in Houston who mostly play Irish music. I told them about this thread.

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Oct-17-2019, 8:52am

Jim Garber replied to a thread "Powerful/Loud!" in General Mandolin Discussions

In my experience Embergher bowlbacks have that aspect of excellent projection especially the soloist models. And some of the Loar F-5s too.

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Oct-17-2019, 8:05am

Jim Garber replied to a thread "Powerful/Loud!" in General Mandolin Discussions

Olaf: that is what I was referring to above when I talked about projection and headroom.

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Oct-16-2019, 9:33pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread A model case for old Gibson in Equipment

Collings case seems way overkill for almost $1000. I have all my A's and similar shorter neck copies in TKL arched cases. Good solid cases.

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Oct-16-2019, 9:16pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Derr mandolin, Toledo in Vintage Instruments

It looks to me to be made for Derr by Lyon & Healy. They probably asked for a mix of features like the custom headstock inlay and slightly fancier...

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Oct-16-2019, 8:06pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread HOUSTON Jams in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Don: Do you have any preference for style of music?

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Oct-16-2019, 3:23pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread "Powerful/Loud!" in General Mandolin Discussions

I don't think there is a standard wooden mandolin that is too loud but there are other considerations. One aspect is projection and the other is...

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Oct-15-2019, 6:37am

Jim Garber replied to a thread What instrument is the hardest? My experience in General Mandolin Discussions

No need to apologize. I get it and I love the video. As you might tell by my post to Gunnar, I love world musics.

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Oct-14-2019, 8:51pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread What instrument is the hardest? My experience in General Mandolin Discussions

I don't know. I think that the instrument is deceptively difficult though it sounds simple and the throat singing is not at all easy to master. Try...

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Oct-14-2019, 8:47pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread What instrument is the hardest? My experience in General Mandolin Discussions

Gunnar: even more interesting to me... do you play Mozambique music? Are you from there? If not, how did you end up there and what are you doing...

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Oct-14-2019, 1:46pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Did someone say PICKS? in Equipment

The seller estimates that there are 13,620 picks and he is asking $1500. That is about 11¢ per pick. He worked in a many NYC stores I used to...

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