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Rush Burkhardt replied to a thread Need some advice. in General Mandolin Discussions

How about this or something to the effect: "I'm looking to join a band. You guys check a lot of the boxes. (compliment, but not too wishy-washy)...

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Aug-18-2019, 6:39am

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread The Mandolins and Beer Podcast in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes Caleb, an interview with Caleb would be grand -- can't imagine a better old time band these days than Foghorn or a better old time mandolin...

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Aug-17-2019, 1:11am

f5loar replied to a thread A-5 Jethro two-point.. what can you tell me about this? in Vintage Instruments

Everything looks right for the 1969 A-5 Florentine model. Looks all original . The label does seem odd and it could be a homemade of the original...

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Aug-16-2019, 8:44am

Rush Burkhardt replied to a thread What’s your travel case? in General Mandolin Discussions

I use a cheap gig bag for carry-on travel, and have for 40 years. I sit, patiently, with my mandolin (a '37 Gibson F12 Randy Wood-conversion)in my...

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Aug-16-2019, 8:33am

Rush Burkhardt replied to a thread Disappointment in General Mandolin Discussions

OTOH, in the '70's, Bob Givens was working, periodically, with the team at GTR (George Gruhn, Tut Taylor and Randy Wood). The instrument you describe...

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Aug-15-2019, 4:16pm

Rush Burkhardt replied to a thread Free Waterloo Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

:popcorn:

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Aug-14-2019, 4:41pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Out of my league in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks. FYI the Paris experiment has been discussed on the Mandolin Cafe in depth a couple of times. You should be able to do a search for it. A...

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Aug-14-2019, 2:17pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Out of my league in General Mandolin Discussions

Interesting post. Actually in 1972 when I got out of the Army and back to graduate school I was (by my standards at least) relatively "rich" as I...

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Aug-14-2019, 2:01pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread My 4th mandolin build, 2nd one built from scratch in Builders and Repair

Sounds like a plan I would like to try -- it must be a very thin finish. I also like the emphasis on shellac -- much healthy product to use then...

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Aug-14-2019, 10:40am

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread If You Don't Perform In Public.... in General Mandolin Discussions

LOL. Well if it is a home budget debate I suggest that you agree to set aside each month what she pays for shoes and the hair dresser into a...

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Aug-14-2019, 10:35am

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread My 4th mandolin build, 2nd one built from scratch in Builders and Repair

So after the tru-oil your are layering on shellac with some oil on the rag? What steps are you doing for the staining of the spruce top? I...

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Aug-13-2019, 7:19pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Original cost of a Lloyd Loar F5 in General Mandolin Discussions

That was an amazing bargain back in "the days when giant mandolins roamed the earth"!!

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Aug-13-2019, 6:07pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread 99' F5 Fern info in Looking for Information About Mandolins

That is an admirable goal! And yes, owning a great instrument has to do with your ability to buy it! :)

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Aug-13-2019, 10:25am

f5loar replied to a thread Original cost of a Lloyd Loar F5 in General Mandolin Discussions

The $250 price was for the F5 mandolin only. If you wanted a case for it (and who in their right mind would not want a case?) that was another $25....

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Aug-12-2019, 8:55pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread New Kelley A model violin style in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I sure don't need another mandolin but I would love to add that one!!! In addition to playing it I would just like to look at it every day and...

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Aug-12-2019, 8:42pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Congratulations to Eli Wildman - Galax Mandolin winner x2 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

A fine picker on a fine mandolin!! Awesome to be able to win a second consecutive time!!

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Aug-12-2019, 11:19am

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread If You Don't Perform In Public.... in General Mandolin Discussions

Because.

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Aug-12-2019, 6:27am

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Leaving instrument in Hot Car ? in General Mandolin Discussions

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Aug-12-2019, 5:57am

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Carbon Fiber Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

As to the OP's question I think a nice sounding and nice looking carbon fiber mandolin (I assume it would not have play ability issues) for $1K would...

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Aug-11-2019, 8:28pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread What does OP mean? in General Mandolin Discussions

Guess your question was answered but I certainly hope the story you told was fictional.

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Aug-10-2019, 2:34pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Jerry Rosa & Rosa String Works in General Mandolin Discussions

Agreed 100%! I have been watching Jerry's videos for years. Everyone who is interested in working on and repairing instruments (guitars, mandolins,...

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Aug-01-2019, 10:31am

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Gibson threatening the mandolin and guitar luthier community in General Mandolin Discussions

And what is your proof that they don't?

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Jul-28-2019, 11:02am

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Mandocello solo and duo recordings playlist in CBOM

I subbed your YT channel years ago -- it is an amazing resource! Always been curious on you record and merge your separate recording to a multi-track.

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Jul-24-2019, 12:25am

f5loar replied to a thread Gibson mandolin hope to find info in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I get 1961. Seems catalog specs for the 52 to 62 A40N models. looks all original to me.

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