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Today, 12:45pm

JeffD replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

Oh my goodness. Banjolins. I have played a few. * Are they much louder and/or more cutting than a decent bluegrass mandolin? Yes. Very much...

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Today, 12:33pm

JeffD replied to a thread Collings MF5 - Any years to avoid? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I have tried many a Collings, and not a klunker in the bunch. That said I would really really try to avoid buying an instrument I hadn't tried, or...

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Today, 11:07am

journeybear replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

I did not know that. I saw your mention in the OP, but didn't quite "get it." Seems to me the advantage of double strings is in trilling, which...

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Today, 10:54am

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

Ones that come to mind immediately: Coleman’s March, Ashokan Farewell—actually a bunch of waltzes, Tombigbee is one. I’ll think some more.

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Today, 9:54am

journeybear replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

Good point about the strings. Do NOT use bronze wound strings! :disbelief: The G and D strings will sound like a sawed-off shotgun! (As opposed to a...

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Today, 9:09am

journeybear replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

As you may have surmised from the tone of even these few responses, they are often considered the "red-headed step-child" of the mandolin family -...

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Yesterday, 9:48pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Winding string loop ends for 1890 Vinaccia in Equipment

I just wonder about the wound strings which unlike other mandolin strings have a nylon-like core similar I think to a classical guitar string. Am I...

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Yesterday, 9:45pm

journeybear replied to a thread Hi Everyone in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome to the Café! :mandosmiley: Always good to add another voice to the choir, or mandolin to the orchestra. (Look up "mandolin orchestras," if...

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Yesterday, 8:25pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I think it is matter of preferred genre. Players of Celtic music generally prefer lighter picks on either side of the Atlantic.

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Yesterday, 6:59pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

As you can tell there is no one answer but just about as many answers to our question as they are mandolin players. Think about it, though: if you...

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Yesterday, 6:42pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Winding string loop ends for 1890 Vinaccia in Equipment

Savarez site says: "Premium strings for mandolin are inspired by the strings of the 18th century and their so magical sound." Very interesting. But I...

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Yesterday, 5:27pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Seeking Grandfather's record in General Mandolin Discussions

For one, try contacting the Classical Mandolin Society of America (CMSA). Second, see if there is any mention of the group in older magazines,...

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Yesterday, 4:14pm

journeybear replied to a thread To look at the mando or not? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Well ... There IS some virtue in avoiding looking down, although it has nothing much to do with playing, in general. In performance situations, as...

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Yesterday, 12:40pm

JeffD replied to a thread To look at the mando or not? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I look all the time, especially when shifting. I don't look continuously, but I visually check in very frequently. I don't think it matters much....

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Yesterday, 12:30pm

JeffD replied to a thread Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type? in General Mandolin Discussions

I wear a terry cloth sweat band on my arm, like some tennis players use, whenever I am playing with short sleeves. Keeps the sweat off the...

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Yesterday, 11:25am

Jim Garber replied to a thread My wife has stored it for years,no markings I can see in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Keep it on the light side for sure. GHS A240 ultralights are good place to start.

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Yesterday, 8:37am

journeybear replied to a thread To look at the mando or not? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Yes, good point - and I think, often overlooked. I find myself listening to myself playing, and how it fits with the other players, all the time. I...

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Jan-17-2021, 6:30pm

journeybear replied to a thread To look at the mando or not? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

It may not be that big of a deal, depending on the audience. I imagine nursing home audiences have lower expectations than the scene I have to deal...

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Jan-17-2021, 6:21pm

journeybear replied to a thread To look at the mando or not? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I'm pretty much the opposite. At home, with no one else to impress nor influence me, ie, interact with, I'll watch what I'm doing all the time. In...

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Jan-17-2021, 4:32pm

journeybear replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Based on observations; that's my point. As I said, like taking a survey. The opinion of the survey-taker is irrelevant. I get the distinct...

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Jan-17-2021, 3:03pm

Bill Clements replied to a thread Refinishing a German Bowlback mandolin in Builders and Repair

I have more information on this bowlback case. They are made by Antonio Miguel Gonzalez in Spain, as I posted earlier. If you are interested in a...

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Jan-17-2021, 2:24pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Shutt mandolins in Vintage Instruments

That one would serve as an excellent paddle should one find oneself on Shutt’s Creek. :)

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Jan-17-2021, 7:47am

journeybear replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Did someone say "Wagon Wheel?" Put $20 in the tip jar! :)) From the notes: We have never done this song. Someone put $20 in the bucket and...

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Jan-17-2021, 1:26am

journeybear replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

CarlM - that's hilarious! Is that your doing? If so, hip hip hooray! The most I've ever been able to do with "Amore" is: When the moon hits...

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Jan-17-2021, 12:51am

journeybear replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Right. That is objective. It's like taking a survey. It's not what do you want to hear or play - subjective - it's what do they want to hear, what do...

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Jan-16-2021, 8:46pm

journeybear replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Yeah, but ... The way the question is posed in the OP, it's objective or empirical in nature. Emotional responses are beside the point. Here's...

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Jan-16-2021, 5:13pm

journeybear replied to a thread 1000 posts! in General Mandolin Discussions

Ya see whatcha did there, cayuga red? You have to copy over the end quote code , too, or the quote window won't operate. ;) Congratulations, Zach!...

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Jan-16-2021, 4:50pm

journeybear replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

No, no, signore! Ma grazie, mille grazie! People will be more likely to remember the singer than the subject. Secondo me ... ;) Perhaps if the man...

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Jan-16-2021, 2:25pm

journeybear replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

I beg your pardon, sir. Top 40? "Maggie May" was a monster hit. It was #1 simultaneously in the US, the UK, Australia and Canada (for six, five, and...

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Jan-16-2021, 8:37am

journeybear replied to a thread "What's That Sound?" Del McCoury jam in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

I'm really impressed with that take on "With A Little Help From My Friends." Not the singing, or playing, although that's all fine. It's the...

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