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Jan-22-2021, 12:10am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Preferred wire cutters? in Builders and Repair

When buying diagonal pliers from HF (really, from any hardware or home improvement store), look through the closed plier jaws closely to see if there...

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Jan-22-2021, 12:00am

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion Moving from 2 to 3 Finger Chords in group Newbies

Sherry: "Someone in the forum suggested picking a few songs with just 3 keys, playing those tunes over and over. He suggested starting with D...

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Jan-21-2021, 11:46pm

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion Newbie at 69 in group Newbies

I'm a young 66 now, so I must have been about 61 when I started, though I had been playing guitar for about 50 years at that point. After 5 years of...

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Jan-21-2021, 2:00pm

Scott Tichenor created an article Tristan Scroggins to Lead Virtual Mandolin Skill Builder Workshop in Workshops

GOODLETSVILLE, TENN. — Nashville Acoustic Camps has announced a Virtual Mandolin Skill Builder Workshop led by Tristan Scroggins starting...

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Jan-20-2021, 11:58am

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

I remember when I was a kid somebody asked me if I could yoke (or yolk?) the guitar. They said that means to play without watching your hands....

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Jan-20-2021, 6:30am

William Smith replied to a thread Gibson A3 number 74336 in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

That would be an A-3 I'd want! A white top with Truss Rod, slimmer neck also, that year they have the cream pickguard that has he straight edge along...

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Jan-18-2021, 11:33am

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion 2021-01 Tune of the Month - Ash Grove in group Newbies

I have no idea Henry. What? Who, me? I know for certain I posted it in SAW thread for Beauty In Tears but no idea whether I posted it here. Until...

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Jan-17-2021, 9:36am

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion 2021-01 Tune of the Month - Ash Grove in group Newbies

Nice job on that full grown long neck mandolin, phb256. Here's my version, played very slowly. I tuned the 4th course to D for this one. ...

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Jan-17-2021, 1:44am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

That would be 1.2775 millimeters thick. Just kidding, of course. If you really want to dive into these waters, see here:...

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Jan-16-2021, 7:58pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread What chord is this? in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats Zach! Ill always think of you as the guy who won the great mandolin giveaway that time :mandosmiley: you know, the one we all wanted <green...

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Jan-16-2021, 3:07pm

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

Thanks Ranald, I hadn't seen that one, I love it. I always liked the way Canned Heat used Henry Thomas' Quills melody and played it on flute for...

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Jan-15-2021, 11:57pm

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

Their take on the oft covered Blind Lemon Jefferson tune, See That My Grave Is Kept Clean, aka One Kind Favor: ...

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Jan-15-2021, 10:30pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Foggy Mountain Breakdown. Everybody loves Earl Scruggs! Whether or not they even know his name.

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Jan-15-2021, 10:21pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

I agree, and I stick with my original answer - nope, there's not one. Died-in-the-wool Bluegrassers (of which there are always many here, to the...

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Jan-15-2021, 9:31am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Nope - not for the general populace anyway - most people will not know a mandolin when they see it, much less associate a specific song with it. I...

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Jan-15-2021, 9:03am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Best use of bulk time? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

That Mike Marshall set is a great one, IMO. I've often thought that it should be included with new mandolin purchases for any beginning player!...

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Jan-10-2021, 10:31pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Down Up help in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Absolutely will pay off! Great that you are tackling this. The groove is in your right hand. Alternating with the beat is the key, regardless of note...

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Jan-10-2021, 10:16pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread I Hate Playing Chords in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Im with bigskygirl: For D to D7, 7-4-5-x to 5-4-5-x is usually my choice. Use that all the time. The note at fret 7 is the root (D) and when you...

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Jan-09-2021, 9:22am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread A Place in the Band: Women in Bluegrass & American Roots Music in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

This looks great, thanks for sharing!

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Jan-09-2021, 2:10am

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

One of a few videos (For What It's Worth, With A Little Help From My Friends) that Ricky Skaggs recorded in his studio for fun. I think it was done...

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Jan-07-2021, 9:32pm

Mark Gunter started a thread Mike Marshall's Arpeggio Workout in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

NFI, just a heads up for anyone interested. Homespun is offering Mike Marshall's Arpeggio Workout series as an instant download on sale for $12.50...

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Jan-07-2021, 8:29pm

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion Moving from 2 to 3 Finger Chords in group Newbies

Part of the thing is here, and maybe this will help a bit, the reason for wanting to play a "three finger chord" should be examined. 1 finger, two...

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Jan-07-2021, 7:36am

William Smith replied to a thread Mandolins with violin-style construction are nothing new... in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I agree, that is very impressive looking! Never seen anything like that one, looks very well made, Great quality, the bridge looks too huge for it...

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Jan-07-2021, 12:53am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread What's in your case? in General Mandolin Discussions

Wegen TF120 pick, JTsPix triangle pick, another pick (can’t remember), strobe clip tuner, nail clippers, Emory board

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Jan-04-2021, 7:18pm

William Smith replied to a thread 2020 tribute Vessel A model in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Gorgeous Gary! Love the wood combinations.

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Jan-04-2021, 2:29am

f5loar replied to a thread Gibson F-5L from '78-'82 Serial numbers and information. in Vintage Instruments

Gibson F5L Serial no. 71568197 proto type signed by Arron Cowles on June 20, 1978. Given to Bill Monroe in 1980

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Jan-04-2021, 1:56am

f5loar replied to a thread 1951 F-12 Versus F-5 Construction? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Same materials used except in neck. The '51 F12 would be a mahgony neck. The F12 is lighter in weight, and generally sounds better than same year F5.

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Jan-04-2021, 1:54am

f5loar replied to a thread Earl taylor's f5 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

It was cut from the same maple tree as Bobby Osbornes. The sides and backs looked like twins. A Very nice Fern as well is Mr. Taylor's.

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Jan-04-2021, 1:42am

f5loar replied to a thread Young Sam Bush A5 video in General Mandolin Discussions

If my memory is still good, that A5 was a converted A50 done by C.E. Ward out of Charlotte, NC. There were several builders doing these conversions...

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Jan-03-2021, 12:23pm

William Smith replied to a thread 1951 F-12 Versus F-5 Construction? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

1949 was the transition year for the short neck and long 5 scale neck. The 51 F-12's may have the fret board glued to the top unlike the F-5 thats...

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