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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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Jan-20-2020, 10:55pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Really Basic String Question in Equipment

I asked this same question of the good folks at d'Addario and DR. The d'Addario people answered that "for the most part, most are the same but not...

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Jan-19-2020, 11:16pm

Mandobart replied to a thread My only Mandolin's nut got damaged, what is my best option? in Builders and Repair

For your first nut you should consider getting a preshaped blank. I bought a Tusq for my first nut job. Starting with a rectangular bone blank...

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Jan-19-2020, 10:34pm

Mandobart started a thread Really Basic String Question in Equipment

I've been playing stringed instruments over 40 years now, but I have a real noob question: Are the plain (unwound) strings all the same metal? I...

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Jan-18-2020, 9:22pm

Denman John replied to a thread Simon Mayor Mandolin Weekend - Somerset, UK in RSS News Feeds

One year it would be a treat to attend ...

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Jan-18-2020, 1:51pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Position playing or shifting? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I just never can see categorically discounting a potentially useful tool from your toolbox. If you have a pinky, and its not deformed, atrophied,...

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Jan-15-2020, 9:05pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Gifted mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Pull off the resonator. The builder's name might be on the dowel rod. That's the case on my 1930's William C. Stahl banjolin.

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Jan-15-2020, 8:26pm

Denman John replied to a thread Pre NAMM discussion in General Mandolin Discussions

That looks really nice. Is that a big compartment below the tailpiece? I would think it would be a bit heavier than their standard model. It’s a...

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Jan-12-2020, 2:51am

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

My 10 year mandoversary kind of slid by unnoticed in the summer of 2018. Taking up mandolin at the age of 44 brought on a musical reawakening for...

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Jan-11-2020, 8:54am

Mandobart replied to a thread Adam Steffey in General Mandolin Discussions

I heard a radio interview with him last year where he said he was moving into other directions, even doing some electronic sampling kind of stuff.

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Jan-11-2020, 8:53am

Mandobart replied to a thread Bryan Sutton on mandolin?!? in General Mandolin Discussions

We were just talking about this at our jam last night - how it's pretty common for BG players to be multi-instrumentalists. Its not unheard of in...

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Jan-11-2020, 2:06am

Mandobart replied to a thread Scales for Left Handed Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

This depends on a few things: 1. Music notation or tab? Notation is identical right or left handed. 2. If you're looking for tab - is your...

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Jan-10-2020, 11:31am

Denman John replied to a thread Girouard G5 Concert in RSS News Feeds

Beautiful mandolin ~ I can see why it’s already sold! Does anyone know what they were asking for it?

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Jan-09-2020, 11:13am

Denman John replied to a thread 10-year mandolin anniversary in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats on your mandolin journey and celebrate this milestone! I also just passed the 10 year mark and just celebrated 5 years with my mandolin. ...

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Jan-07-2020, 10:32am

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

I got a set for Christmas and put them on. I prefer nickel/bronze strings but gave them a try since they were a gift and my strings needed to be...

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Jan-06-2020, 2:57pm

Mandobart replied to a thread "Perfect" Scroll? in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

My friend Tom Jessen makes what I consider the most beautiful scroll. He also adds scrolls to the headstock

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Jan-06-2020, 12:39am

Mandobart replied to a thread NY Times profiles Troublesome Creek Stringed Instrument Co. in General Mandolin Discussions

There are mandolincafe members working with them. Our own Sunburst (John Hamlett) for one. Long time builder and very helpful contributor to our...

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Jan-05-2020, 7:30pm

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

A neat article about lutherie as recovery in Kentucky. At least one of our members is mentioned.

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Jan-05-2020, 11:27am

Denman John replied to a thread Pelican Vault 730 as a Double Mandolin Case in Equipment

It seems to work for you, so well done! The price is right and you’re working with what you have. Those Reunion Blues leather cases are nice and...

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Jan-01-2020, 11:55pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Guitar strings on a GBOM? in CBOM

What if I told you.... There is no difference between a D'addarrio .034 wound phosphor bronze guitar string and a D'addarrio .034 wound phosphor...

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Jan-01-2020, 11:45pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Mandocello tuning/tension (CcGgDdAa) in CBOM

I really like the sound with a set of .013 Martin Retro Monel strings. I still have the 'cello nut and bridge so I can convert back if I want. I...

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Dec-31-2019, 12:17pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Thanks to Cumberland Acoustics in Equipment

Eric, Good choice on a better bridge. I bought one from Steve this past June and it worked out great. So nice to deal with too!

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Dec-31-2019, 12:11pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ebay Ratliff Mandolin Ads - Why is there little interest? in General Mandolin Discussions

I’m truly appreciating my 1999 Ratliff R-5. Mr. Ratliff is very approachable and has many videos that a buyer can watch in order to get an idea of...

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Dec-30-2019, 10:52pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Ken Burns - Country Music in General Mandolin Discussions

PBS has a free app that lets you stream their shows. That's how I watched most of this series. Be sure to also see "A Big Family" about bluegrass. ...

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Dec-27-2019, 7:44am

Mandobart replied to a thread On holidays. Forgot my pick! in General Mandolin Discussions

Every case of mine has a few picks, a Snark tuner and CR 2032 battery. Sometimes a pack of strings too.

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