View Profile: Ed Goist - Mandolin Cafe Forum

Today, 5:03pm

Eugene replied to a thread Sebastian de Grebber, Dutch Mandolin Chamber Orchestra in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Cheers, Tim, welcome, and that's a lovely L&H A ya gots there.

15 replies | 743 view(s)

Today, 3:51pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Sebastian de Grebber, Dutch Mandolin Chamber Orchestra in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Tim: all the conversations are still available to read here if you have the time.

15 replies | 743 view(s)

Today, 12:52pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Sebastian de Grebber, Dutch Mandolin Chamber Orchestra in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Tim: many moons ago the classical section of these forums was very active with many of those artists actually posting here. I had played in a...

15 replies | 743 view(s)

Today, 12:48pm

Eugene replied to a thread Sebastian de Grebber, Dutch Mandolin Chamber Orchestra in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

I'll add the recently deceased Alison Stephens to the list of performers to seek. I was quite fond of her solo recording, "Con Espressione"; her...

15 replies | 743 view(s)

Today, 12:42pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Another Mystery Bowlback (to test your patience) in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I read your mind, Nick. Google works in strange ways.

10 replies | 457 view(s)

Today, 11:52am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Looking for mando arrangements of Jewish music, prayers in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

Just to clarify one thing. The OP and at least one person recently was looking for arrangements or sources of Jewish liturgical music. Klezmer, while...

12 replies | 2700 view(s)

Today, 11:37am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Prettiest A model I have seen in a while in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It seems to be gone. Maybe sold already? Of course, there is this one at the Music Emporium. Here's the direct link. I love that hummingbird...

7 replies | 1018 view(s)

Today, 11:23am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Sebastian de Grebber, Dutch Mandolin Chamber Orchestra in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Yes, Martin, you must like Ralf Leenen, since you listed him twice, unless you are referring to his twin, also called Ralf Leenen. :)

15 replies | 743 view(s)

Today, 11:05am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Another Mystery Bowlback (to test your patience) in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Nick: you link to a general Google search for "carmelo catania butterfly mandolin" with loads of photos. I looked for the image and I think this is...

10 replies | 457 view(s)

Yesterday, 7:53pm

Charles E. started a thread Prettiest A model I have seen in a while in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

This Ellis is just stunning! https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/147330#147330 NFI

7 replies | 1018 view(s)

Yesterday, 7:35pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Cleaning Mold From Inside a Guitar? in Builders and Repair

Guitar macabre...

19 replies | 2439 view(s)

Yesterday, 7:27pm

Charles E. replied to a thread upgrade thoughts in Looking for Information About Mandolins

+1 on that. NFI

10 replies | 856 view(s)

Yesterday, 7:21pm

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

Jill, that is so sad to hear. I have enjoyed your tunes on that wonderful Girouard mandolin since the beginning. I hope the surgery and rehab goes...

212 replies | 20100 view(s)

Yesterday, 7:05pm

Caleb replied to a thread Like this site but for guitar.... in General Mandolin Discussions

It would be cool if there was a guitar section here since so many here play guitar, but then it wouldn’t be the Mandolin Cafe anymore. :cool: I...

17 replies | 1241 view(s)

Yesterday, 6:34pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Oval hole differences in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I had a mahogany back and sides oval hole Weber Custom Gallatin F - comparing it to all my other oval hole mandolins, which have had maple back and...

7 replies | 761 view(s)

Yesterday, 6:21pm

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

Aye, the timing is awful - I'm set to move back home in the Spring - could the knee not have waited til I got back to Ireland to crack in half?!

212 replies | 20100 view(s)

Yesterday, 3:36pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Northfield Calhoun Case in General Mandolin Discussions

Wonder if this Access Stage 3 rectangular case would work? I had one of these for a Pomeroy A that I had years ago and really liked it - the internal...

3 replies | 477 view(s)

Yesterday, 3:32pm

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

Tune of the Week Project on hold: Well folks I was so close, only 4 tunes left to complete the project, but yesterday I fell and shattered my left...

212 replies | 20100 view(s)

Yesterday, 1:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Oval hole differences in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I find mahogany to be a darker, more focused warm tone, with emphasis on the middle pitches rather than the bass or treble. That said, I think that...

7 replies | 761 view(s)

Yesterday, 12:46pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Ebay F-4 seller with low feedback in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I understand your concern. Also, none of his other transactions as a seller were for musical instruments. OTOH his description seems above board. He...

3 replies | 192 view(s)

Dec-07-2019, 11:05pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Another Mystery Bowlback (to test your patience) in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Can't see your attachment, NickR.

10 replies | 457 view(s)

Dec-07-2019, 7:48pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Cleaning Mold From Inside a Guitar? in Builders and Repair

Nice job, what is that metal thing attached to the neck block? :confused:

19 replies | 2439 view(s)

Dec-07-2019, 4:08pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread New Northfield Model M in General Mandolin Discussions

Doggone nice looking A5! Wow, love the color, that one piece flame back and great sunburst! Impressive looking and I bet it sounds even better. ...

20 replies | 2196 view(s)

Dec-07-2019, 3:56pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Like this site but for guitar.... in General Mandolin Discussions

I enjoy "Strat Talk", "Epiphone Lounge" and the "unofficial Martin Guitar forum". I play Martin, Guild, Takamine, Fender and Epiphone guitars, along...

17 replies | 1241 view(s)

Dec-07-2019, 3:45pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Education in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Br1ck, I think your approach is a good one. I also think that playing each instrument is always best, though I don't think I am telling you...

9 replies | 937 view(s)

Dec-07-2019, 11:09am

buckhorn replied to a thread Making Head block for F5. " the old fashioned way" in Builders and Repair

I've used cedar along with mahogany for blocks and points, but mahogany in by far my first choice.. It's about the most stable concerning warps and...

4 replies | 492 view(s)

Dec-07-2019, 10:23am

Mandobart replied to a thread Leather straps: flat or braided? in Equipment

I've used and still have both. I prefer my flat straps made of thick leather. The braided Levy and Lakota Leathers straps I have are too soft,...

13 replies | 547 view(s)

Dec-06-2019, 7:30pm

Caleb replied to a thread Eastman MDA315 mandola! Yes! in General Mandolin Discussions

A few months ago I got very interested in the mandola. I have even spoke with a builder about a possible custom order, though I’ve still never seen...

13 replies | 912 view(s)

Dec-06-2019, 7:26pm

Caleb replied to a thread Because of course she is.... in General Mandolin Discussions

Collective Soul was apparently my favorite artist in 2019.

11 replies | 925 view(s)

Dec-06-2019, 6:34pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Circa 1940 Mandolin- Flat Top- recessed tuners- very odd. in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Weymann, Bauer and Stewart (all connected) seemed to be among the Philadelphia makers that used these front loading tuners.

10 replies | 340 view(s)