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Yesterday, 11:59am

Denman John replied to a thread Review: Carlo Mazzaccara Lucia bowlback mandolin in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Thank you for the review. Beautiful mandolin! I’ve admired his mandolins for a while now. Enjoy it in good health and please feel free to share...

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Feb-18-2020, 11:56am

Mandobart replied to a thread How thick of a pick? in General Mandolin Discussions

Over 40 years ago I started playing guitar and used the old Jim Dunlop grey 0.73's or black 0.88. I started mandolin 11 years ago and tried these...

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Feb-17-2020, 10:30am

Denman John commented on article The Mandolin Store Moving to Tennessee in Special Events

Good luck With the move and think it will work out well. I’ve never dealt with them, but I know they have made a lot of people happy and their...

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Feb-17-2020, 5:47am

Mandobart replied to a thread Octave String Pairings in Equipment

The easiest way to do this is take a spare A string and pair it with a G. Tune it to a G one octave above the regular G. Do the same thing with an...

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Feb-12-2020, 10:46am

Denman John replied to a thread Calton Cases - in pictures in Equipment

My son’s case ...

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Feb-12-2020, 10:19am

Denman John replied to a thread We have a 3-way race: Collings vs Pava vs Gilchrist in General Mandolin Discussions

WELL DONE ~ that’s a world class instrument! Things lined up right for you ~ those Gils don’t become available often and you were in the right...

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Feb-11-2020, 11:11am

Denman John replied to a thread Your thoughts on Ellis A4s and other modern, upper tier ovals? in General Mandolin Discussions

I kinda like this one :)

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Feb-11-2020, 10:51am

Denman John replied to a thread We have a 3-way race: Collings vs Pava vs Gilchrist in General Mandolin Discussions

If I were in your position, unable to play them beforehand, and could swing a Gilchrist ... serious instrument to consider! I remember when those...

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Feb-11-2020, 1:05am

Denman John replied to a thread Kimble a5 captured in the Wild! in General Mandolin Discussions

That’s a great price for a great mandolin! Will Kimble makes wonderful mandolins and I’ve been happy with mine for the past 5 years (#168 from...

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Feb-10-2020, 8:59pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Lutherie Part of an Innovative Program in Builders and Repair

Just saw a segment featuring John of Troublesome Creek on CBS evening news! Very nice!

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Feb-09-2020, 9:15pm

Mandobart replied to a thread In case or on stand? in General Mandolin Discussions

Check out this phone; little older

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Feb-09-2020, 4:43pm

Mandobart replied to a thread In case or on stand? in General Mandolin Discussions

Not case, nor stand. On the wall in my insulated, temperature and humidity controlled finished basement. Accessible, ready, not easily knocked...

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Feb-09-2020, 4:10pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Eastman Octave in CBOM

Gotta love John Prine! Good job, I like your interpretation of it!

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Feb-09-2020, 3:39pm

Mandobart commented on article The Mandolin Store Moving to Tennessee in Special Events

soliver - did you ever stop by to Sawnee Mountain Music in Cumming? One of the best mando selections I've ever seen! Unfortunately it appears they...

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Feb-07-2020, 11:59am

Denman John replied to a thread Ibanez Buyer beware in General Mandolin Discussions

Check your humidity levels ... cracks usually happen when the air is too dry.

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Feb-07-2020, 9:36am

Mandobart replied to a thread Learning to read music for Mandolin in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Get a beginner violin book. The tuning is the same. I started on violin decades ago as a schoolkid. Being able to sightread is a skill worth...

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Feb-07-2020, 9:29am

Mandobart replied to a thread tone woods for Octave Mandolin in CBOM

I've had a redwood and maple mandola for several years now. Magical tone. I also have a redwood and maple mandocello that's been with me many...

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Feb-06-2020, 9:29pm

Denman John replied to a thread Your Thoughts On D'Addario XT Strings in Equipment

Update a month later: My my initial thoughts were that they were OK, but I preferred my usual nickel/bronze strings. It’s a month later and I...

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Feb-05-2020, 10:50am

Denman John replied to a thread Should I be insulted? in General Mandolin Discussions

Maybe if you’re feeling insulted by a cat, you might have other things to worry about other than your mandolin playing :))

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Feb-04-2020, 5:37pm

Denman John replied to a thread Finally playing again in CBOM

Awesome news! Hope it keeps feeling better and better

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Feb-02-2020, 5:56pm

Mandobart replied to a thread SongwritingCircle.com podcast: Episode 1 published! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I attempted to hit the "thanks" button and accidentally hit the "report" button! Sorry, I am interested in great songwriters and in awe of those that...

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Feb-02-2020, 5:36pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Pickups in Song and Tune Projects

I've installed the JJB PPS-200 in over 20 instruments from fiddle to mando, guitar, banjo and upright bass. Works great through an acoustic amp or...

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Feb-01-2020, 10:52am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Quite ill with a trach and a feeding tube in General Mandolin Discussions

Gelsenbury, First of all, great job! Secondly, so wonderful a gift. It touched my heart to be covered by you, my friend. Update: After they...

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Jan-31-2020, 3:23pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Playing with others of different skill levels in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Playing with others, regardless of your or their ability, is IMO extremely important in progressing as a musician. There will always be players...

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Jan-26-2020, 6:42am

Mandobart replied to a thread Che Apalache in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

I'm looking forward to seeing them at Wintergrass in a month!

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Jan-24-2020, 9:27pm

Denman John replied to a thread Weighty Question in Equipment

Believe what you are experiencing and don’t rely on what others tell you on the internet. It seems to be a common thread in society these days where...

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Jan-24-2020, 1:57pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Really Basic String Question in Equipment

Here is what the good folks at DR Strings said: "In theory we would say yes, they are basically all the same but there are 4 wire companies in the...

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Jan-23-2020, 6:29pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Quite ill with a trach and a feeding tube in General Mandolin Discussions

Dear Friend Pat, I as am struggling with the phone I was unable to successfully send you a PT. You’re blessing, Pat!

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Jan-23-2020, 10:08am

Denman John replied to a thread Quite ill with a trach and a feeding tube in General Mandolin Discussions

Sending good thoughts your way and hope you get out soon!

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Jan-23-2020, 12:48am

lflngpicker started a thread Quite ill with a trach and a feeding tube in General Mandolin Discussions

I am missing the cafe but had a serious breathing emergency. I will be in a rest home for some time learning to breath and eating from a peg tube. ...

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