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Nov-20-2019, 2:22am

f5loar replied to a thread 1924 Gibson Mandolin Production Estimate - By Model in Vintage Instruments

So with 270 F5 estimate for signed Loars there are 250 found and listed in the F5Journal . That leaves 20 not found. Subtract 10 destroyed by acts...

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Nov-20-2019, 1:56am

f5loar replied to a thread 1925 Gibson Mandolin Production Estimate - By Model in Vintage Instruments

No surprise to see no F5s made in 1925 with plenty to pull from on the left over 1924s. Surprised to see the F2 so low.

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Nov-16-2019, 4:32pm

Rush Burkhardt replied to a thread Suggestions for Online posting of musical content for payment? in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey, Old Growth! Are you Dennis Benjamin and is Longfellow's Swing yours? If so, thanks! Nice tune and playing! Should be acceptable, by any...

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Nov-16-2019, 3:51pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Gibson mandolin face repair needed. in Builders and Repair

Actually, I think that is no longer true. Jerry put out a new video last week he has over 60 instruments in his shop now and a huge waiting list...

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Nov-11-2019, 2:56pm

f5loar replied to a thread Gibson Year Date in Looking for Information About Mandolins

There is a big difference in the Gibson Fs of the 60's and 70's on both the F5 and the F12. Until you know which decade you are looking at, it's...

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Nov-11-2019, 2:49pm

f5loar replied to a thread How Many Loar Era A style mandolins were made of each kind? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Even at 200 A1s for 1923, when you calculate the survivors , I'm guessing only 150 left. They don't come up for sale that often. I would think...

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Nov-10-2019, 1:55am

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Fan-fret mandocello build in Builders and Repair

Well that is a valid point of view. But I happen to like the sound of a K-5 style (Gibson nomenclature) mandocello just fine.. Some years ago I...

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Nov-03-2019, 12:44pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Hacked, Dude construction pages down in Builders and Repair

Sorry, what rotten luck!! So it must have been done solely out of spite or something? So many low-lifers floating around the world these days! ...

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Oct-31-2019, 11:57pm

f5loar replied to a thread 1923 A4 Gibson Value in Vintage Instruments

Sounds half price to me. There are 2 snake A4s on the cafe now for $6500 each. I sure would have bought it if I knew about it.

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Oct-31-2019, 11:54pm

f5loar replied to a thread DR MD-11 mandolin strings in General Mandolin Discussions

That's what I've been doing for some 30 years. I try the newest thing out there and then go back to the GHS 270. I have not tried the DR11 but if...

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Oct-31-2019, 11:48pm

f5loar replied to a thread Marty Stuart's ex-Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

If I remember, Marty had this way back in the late 80's and sold it later to raise money to buy his "collection" of Country "stuff" to put into his...

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Oct-31-2019, 10:53am

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Gibson Master Model vs. Ellis F5 with all of his highest options. in General Mandolin Discussions

Well this topic has been beaten to death in many previous strings on this (and many other forums) and it will never be resolved because musicians...

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Oct-30-2019, 11:24pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Gibson Master Model vs. Ellis F5 with all of his highest options. in General Mandolin Discussions

That's fine too! I was just giving my perspective. Good luck with your search! I will mention one other opinion as it has come up repeatedly in...

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Oct-29-2019, 8:19pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Hope this never happens again in General Mandolin Discussions

These things happen to humans. About 35+ years ago I noticed what looked like a wallet as I got past the entrance ramp on the Ronald Reagan Highway...

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Oct-29-2019, 7:24pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Gibson Master Model vs. Ellis F5 with all of his highest options. in General Mandolin Discussions

Well I've always wanted to own a Gibson Master Model or a DMM -- but they would probably not be enough (or any better) than the regular Gibson F-5s...

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Oct-27-2019, 4:16pm

Rush Burkhardt replied to a thread Advice for newbie in SC in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Pack a sandwich for lunch and aim your car south along I95, calculus whiz! That'll take you to Rte. 81, about 100+/- miles South. Go west on 81 to...

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Oct-23-2019, 11:13am

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread The end of my playing days. in General Mandolin Discussions

Very sad --- I'd been expecting it. For many years I was lucky enough to be "e-pals" with Ivan -- I so much enjoyed reading a fresh email from...

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