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f5loar replied to a thread Blonde Loars ? in Vintage Instruments

You could consider a Loar era Tenor Lute TL as a blonde Loar because it does have the Master Model label.

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Yesterday, 9:30am

mandocrucian replied to a thread Uncle John's Band Mandolin Lesson in Rock, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Rockabilly

FWIW: "Uncle John's Band" is more-or-less a calypso tune.

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Jan-24-2021, 3:19pm

mandocrucian replied to a thread Dorian Pentatonic Scale (1 2 m3 5 M6 ) in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

I need to clarify re: Japanese Pentatonics. 1-2-m3-5-M6 is DORIAN pentatonic, but not "Kumoi" Hirajoshi, Japanese minor pentatonic (1) is: ...

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Jan-22-2021, 11:21pm

buckhorn replied to a thread Do great looking mandolins have to sound better? in General Mandolin Discussions

I've never been one to spend the big bucks for the 4A and 5A figured maple.. Most of the maple I use comes from local suppliers and is in the 2A to...

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Jan-22-2021, 9:55pm

mandocrucian started a thread Dorian Pentatonic Scale (1 2 m3 5 M6 ) in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

This promotional video showed up in my FB feed.... Demonstration of Dorian pentatonic as used by John Coltrane. 1 2 m3 5 M6 (Sorry for the typo the...

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Jan-21-2021, 5:02pm

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread Gibson A3 number 74336 in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Probably not, and it may not even have a slimmer neck. The serial number points to a 1924 shipping date. But we don't know the FON, which may well be...

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Jan-21-2021, 2:00pm

Scott Tichenor created an article Tristan Scroggins to Lead Virtual Mandolin Skill Builder Workshop in Workshops

GOODLETSVILLE, TENN. — Nashville Acoustic Camps has announced a Virtual Mandolin Skill Builder Workshop led by Tristan Scroggins starting...

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Jan-20-2021, 10:06pm

mandocrucian replied to a thread To look at the mando or not? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

While you are learning you'll probably watch at your hands, especially on mando, guitar, banjo, or keyboards, to monitor what you are playing. It can...

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Jan-18-2021, 9:12pm

buckhorn replied to a thread Neck Block Materials in Builders and Repair

I use mostly mahogany for all blocks and points.. It's hard to find it in thickness to make solid blocks.. So I started cross graining 3/4 inch...

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Jan-14-2021, 5:08am

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread Musiccompo in Hong Kong Carbon Fiber mandolin cases in Equipment

Interesting, thanks for the info. I came to my conclusion by (alternatively;)) trying to put a vintage Loar-signed F5 and two recent Gibson Master...

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Jan-13-2021, 3:15pm

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread Musiccompo in Hong Kong Carbon Fiber mandolin cases in Equipment

Two years ago, I wrote the following: I started a thread on those cases about a year...

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Jan-12-2021, 10:51am

dhmando replied to a thread Blonde Loars ? in Vintage Instruments

I got the blonde Wide Body Gibson F-5M, circa 1941 while playing with Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers around 1985. I used it on the now...

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Jan-11-2021, 1:28pm

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread Blonde Loars ? in Vintage Instruments

The F5 in question should be ser.-# 81626, shipped in '27 according to Spann. That mandolin has a non-original neck and non-original (worm over)...

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Jan-10-2021, 9:48am

mandocrucian replied to a thread Picking both strings in a course in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Slightly detune one string of each pair. Doesn't have to be much, but you'll hear it. Be consistent - when you alter the pitch in a pair (say the...

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Jan-10-2021, 8:11am

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

Absolutely correct. Mike and I talked about the subject several times. The mid range portion Mike is so fond of in his "antique" (and the...

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Jan-09-2021, 6:42am

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread Ever just love the sound of your mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

You bet!

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Jan-09-2021, 6:33am

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

I played Mike's Loar several times in quiet situations (e. g. at my home) switching back and forth between his Loar, a couple of recent MM Gibsons...

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Jan-07-2021, 5:31pm

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

I found that most any - certainly not all - newer (recorded) version of an older song or tune is faster than the original from the 40s - 60s (live...

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Jan-06-2021, 9:34pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Really interesting A-style on ShopGoodwill in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I like this part in the description... This instrument has not been tested for playability or sound quality. Scuffs,discoloration,cracks and...

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Jan-04-2021, 8:40pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread 2020 tribute Vessel A model in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

That’s beautiful Gary! Really classy!

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Jan-04-2021, 1:57pm

Mary Weber created a blog entry What do Orchards and Mandolins Have in Common? in Montana Lutherie

We've named it Sound To Earth Orchard, of course.

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Jan-04-2021, 2:29am

f5loar replied to a thread Gibson F-5L from '78-'82 Serial numbers and information. in Vintage Instruments

Gibson F5L Serial no. 71568197 proto type signed by Arron Cowles on June 20, 1978. Given to Bill Monroe in 1980

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Jan-04-2021, 1:56am

f5loar replied to a thread 1951 F-12 Versus F-5 Construction? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Same materials used except in neck. The '51 F12 would be a mahgony neck. The F12 is lighter in weight, and generally sounds better than same year F5.

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Jan-04-2021, 1:54am

f5loar replied to a thread Earl taylor's f5 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

It was cut from the same maple tree as Bobby Osbornes. The sides and backs looked like twins. A Very nice Fern as well is Mr. Taylor's.

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Jan-04-2021, 1:42am

f5loar replied to a thread Young Sam Bush A5 video in General Mandolin Discussions

If my memory is still good, that A5 was a converted A50 done by C.E. Ward out of Charlotte, NC. There were several builders doing these conversions...

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Jan-03-2021, 4:52pm

Hendrik Ahrend replied to a thread Earl taylor's f5 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Absolutely right, Glassweb. Wonderful F5; I checked it out 2 years ago.

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Jan-02-2021, 8:17pm

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