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Yesterday, 10:14pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Gibson F5 Kalamazoo, MI in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I have this mandolin in my possession and will restring it tomorrow ! It does have a Mahogany neck ! What does the Mahogany signify ?

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Yesterday, 6:01am

yankees1 replied to a thread What's your new fiddle tune? in Old-Time, Roots, Early Country, Cajun, Tex-Mex

Woodchopper's Breakdown !

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Jan-20-2019, 1:47pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Gibson F5 Kalamazoo, MI in Looking for Information About Mandolins

If I don't buy it ( she actually wants to hold on to it for a bit longer because sentimental reasons) I will give her your contact information. It...

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Jan-20-2019, 10:15am

yankees1 replied to a thread Gibson F5 Kalamazoo, MI in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I'm picking it up tonight to restring it , polish it :) and see what a voice it has !

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Jan-20-2019, 6:48am

yankees1 replied to a thread Gibson F5 Kalamazoo, MI in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Yes and I may restring it and see how it plays/sounds.

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Jan-19-2019, 9:30am

yankees1 replied to a thread Gibson F5 Kalamazoo, MI in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Since this mandolin was her late father's who played on it in a mandolin orchestra , she is not going to take a low ball offer . I feel that the...

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Jan-19-2019, 7:56am

yankees1 replied to a thread Gibson F5 Kalamazoo, MI in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Thank you for quick response !!

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Jan-19-2019, 7:39am

yankees1 replied to a thread Gibson F5 Kalamazoo, MI in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I have attempted to locate this serial number for a Gibson with no luck ! Does this number relate to any date? Serial A-14635. Only numbers I can...

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Jan-19-2019, 6:19am

yankees1 replied to a thread 2019 Tune-A-Week Project in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

You're my new favorite player !! :) Still using that BC TPR35 pick ? How about Woodchoppers Breakdown ?

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Jan-18-2019, 9:50pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Gibson F5 Kalamazoo, MI in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I'd guess if nice, 3500-4500 as sales are way down on all stuff mandolin, vintage anyway, I got my 24 Loar F-5 a few months back at a really good...

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Jan-18-2019, 9:31pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Gibson F5 Kalamazoo, MI in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Thank you ! Owner wants 3000. It is in excellent condition plus but I don’t think I would want to put another 2000. In it !

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Jan-18-2019, 8:58pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Gibson F5 Kalamazoo, MI in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Any idea on cost to update it by randy wood ?

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Jan-18-2019, 8:28pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Gibson F5 Kalamazoo, MI in Looking for Information About Mandolins

not sure if mahogany ! Ex condition ! Any idea of value ?

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Jan-18-2019, 7:43pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Gibson F5 Kalamazoo, MI in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Serial number A-14635

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Jan-18-2019, 4:01pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Gibson F5 Kalamazoo, MI in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Trying to get year/serial number and will post when I succeed ! Excellent condition however !

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Jan-18-2019, 1:20pm

yankees1 started a thread Gibson F5 Kalamazoo, MI in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I ran into a Gibson F5 in excellent condition made in Kalamazoo , MI . No photo but how desirable would this be ? "Range" of prices for such an...

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Jan-17-2019, 9:16am

yankees1 replied to a thread F style mandolin strap in General Mandolin Discussions

https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1696252 Bill Baily will customize and make his strap fit exactly like you want it no...

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Jan-17-2019, 7:57am

yankees1 replied to a thread F style mandolin strap in General Mandolin Discussions

Bill Baily straps ! Have bought many of them ! Great !

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Jan-13-2019, 9:07am

yankees1 replied to a thread Joining the Girouard club - commissioned a build! in General Mandolin Discussions

Max is trying to locate a PO top similar to Jill's if he can ! If not I will go with a spruce top. You will not find a better oval than a Girouard,...

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Jan-12-2019, 10:24pm

yankees1 replied to a thread How To Avoid Losing An Expensive Pick in Equipment

Buy a cheap pick and you will never lose it ! I have four BC picks-one 35, two ct55 and two 45 just in case I lose one !

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Jan-12-2019, 10:00am

yankees1 replied to a thread Would it be a dumb move? in General Mandolin Discussions

Keep what you have and never trade unless you can play the other model to compare.

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Jan-09-2019, 7:02am

yankees1 replied to a thread MAS or not in General Mandolin Discussions

Kind of like dating isn't it ? :)

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Jan-07-2019, 11:10pm

yankees1 replied to a thread MAS or not in General Mandolin Discussions

Only YOUR ears and fingers can answer that ! Maybe your pocket book too !

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Jan-06-2019, 10:11pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Strap pin yes or no in a A-5 in General Mandolin Discussions

Whatever floats your boat ! :) To float my boat I don't like strap pins !

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Jan-06-2019, 7:53am

yankees1 replied to a thread How do you store your instruments when not playing in Builders and Repair

Case

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Jan-03-2019, 8:00am

yankees1 replied to a thread Should I upgrade to a better instrument in General Mandolin Discussions

Go for it ! You don't have to be worthy to upgrade as long as you can afford it and not taking food off the table for your family !

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Jan-02-2019, 9:53pm

yankees1 replied to a thread unlearning a bad habit in General Mandolin Discussions

This is the reason I think you should begin with an instructor when you are first beginning to learn the mandolin as it takes a lot more time and...

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Jan-02-2019, 7:46am

yankees1 replied to a thread Don't be nervous in General Mandolin Discussions

Nervous ?????? Nervous in playing in front of others ???????? No way !!! But---- I hate to admit this but in the early days of playing in front of...

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Jan-01-2019, 12:40pm

yankees1 replied to a thread tonguards ..do they really work? in Equipment

And opinions are like a--holes, everyone has one ! :)

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Jan-01-2019, 9:56am

yankees1 replied to a thread Received my frist mandolin, now what? in General Mandolin Discussions

A great site ! Even though it's free I do donate ! I highly recommend this instructional website !

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