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Today, 9:50pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Reading notation up the neck in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Hmmm, I guess I'm not sure of the question. I'd say there is some value in using the rules of thumb for describing hand positions: 1. Basically,...

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Today, 8:06pm

Mark Gunter started a thread Merry Christmas, Deadheads in Rock, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Rockabilly

LEFT TO RIGHT: Jerry Garcia (kazoo in hand), St. Nick

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Today, 7:30pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Woodworking Supply Store—Houston, TX in Builders and Repair

There is at least one Houston retailer that stocks Mohawk Finishing Products: Epic Paints. I had to get supplies while doing a job there last month.

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Today, 7:17pm

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion EXP74CM strings in group Newbies

BTW, "king of the Chinese mill sanitarians", I can't make comments at your website. I log in, then before I can get back to make a comment, I'm...

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Today, 7:04pm

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion EXP74CM strings in group Newbies

I don't know about the brightness. I like the sound and the fact that the E strings are a tiny bit beefier than the regular 74s. I suppose the...

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Today, 6:51pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Reading notation up the neck in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

No, not when playing folk music. Pretty much always though, when people are playing classical music in an orchestra or other classical ensemble. ...

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Today, 12:12pm

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion EXP74CM strings in group Newbies

I like 'em, still use 'em. They work pretty good on my little Washburn.

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Today, 9:52am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread I-IV-V Chords? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

That's a quick run through music theory starting with the major scale, Jim, which is the way I learned and the way I like to teach. I had to learn...

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Today, 9:38am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Mandolins are Cool in General Mandolin Discussions

Ukuleles can be a different kind of cool.

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Today, 9:29am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Bill Evans type voicings in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

Thanks for bringing that point up, Joe - this is definitely more appropriate for "modern" jazz...and quite cool in that context. Thanks Pete.

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Today, 8:30am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Suggestions for Greek Bouzouki in CBOM

Sakis (Matsikas) is a well known large producer of bouzoukis, baglamas, tzouras, and other Greek instruments. I have a basic bowlback mandolin and...

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Yesterday, 11:00pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Mandolins are Cool in General Mandolin Discussions

Mandolins are too cool :cool:

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Yesterday, 5:03pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mid Missouri/Big Muddy Mini Mo. in General Mandolin Discussions

How nice to be near Carter's! Wow, I would go on vacation just to visit there, though I will have to wait until Mrs. B is able or willing to drive me...

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Yesterday, 4:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread SNARK ST-2 Super Tight Clip On Tuner in Equipment

Hey guys-- I am grateful for the discussion of tuner accuracy. I must admit that I approach this subject differently than some, but I realize that...

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Yesterday, 5:58am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Balalaika info in Equipment

Looks like a basic instrument - the longer fingerboard means you can use it, it's not just a tourist model. It's not a high grade one, but it will...

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Yesterday, 1:52am

f5loar replied to a thread Why "The"? in General Mandolin Discussions

Gibson did drop the "THE" on banjos first, then guitars and then mandolins. By 1935 they were just "Gibson". They went back to the "THE" on the...

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Yesterday, 1:44am

f5loar replied to a thread Superior Deluxe Fiberglass F-Mandolin Case in General Mandolin Discussions

Good low end cases but lack inside storage for stings, pics , tools, business cards, photos of your mother, etc.

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Yesterday, 12:31am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread I-IV-V Chords? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

John, going back to your original question, I think a resource that would be perfect for what you're asking (and wouldn't require studying music...

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Dec-13-2018, 8:33pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread torrefied top MT in the house in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Daryl, Congrats on your new Torrefied Top MT. I like the idea of that fine white stripe in the binding. Gives it a distinction from the other...

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Dec-13-2018, 8:19pm

lflngpicker started a thread SNARK ST-2 Super Tight Clip On Tuner in Equipment

I was ordering strings and remembered to add a clip on tuner. I like to keep one in each case, if possible. I discovered something I am sure most...

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Dec-13-2018, 6:42pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread "in the bleak midwinter", videos and worksheets (all levels) in General Mandolin Discussions

Thank you, Daryl. I went to the site and I am very interested. I read over the worksheets and watched the initial video. He does a very nice job.

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Dec-13-2018, 5:07pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mid Missouri/Big Muddy Mini Mo. in General Mandolin Discussions

I love the MidMo and Big Muddy mandolins, Caleb. I just wonder if you might want to get one of the full size flattops since the mini has the bolt on...

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Dec-13-2018, 4:59pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolins at Guitar Center Geldora Ca. in General Mandolin Discussions

Well said, Jim. It is true that GC has mandolins available online and that makes sense, considering the demand related to percentage of population...

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Dec-13-2018, 3:57pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolins at Guitar Center Geldora Ca. in General Mandolin Discussions

Guitar Center started in a single small shop on Sunset in Hollywood. I was there a few times in the mid-seventies and bought my all time favorite...

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Dec-13-2018, 8:18am

DavidKOS replied to a thread Nicola mandolin and mandola string review in Equipment

I can tell you the folks at Nicola strings are very friendly and are dedicated to making fine strings. I had the pleasure of meeting Chris at the...

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Dec-13-2018, 1:10am

David Lewis replied to a thread Complete Mandolinist and other books? in General Mandolin Discussions

There are no books I wouldn’t recommend for mandolin. There are some terrible guitar and bass books. But the mandolin has a very high consistency in...

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Dec-12-2018, 11:16pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread The Ballad of Buster Scruggs on Netflix in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

I've watched the entire film several times, and the first segment numerous times more. Love the music. Your link didn't work for me, here's the...

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Dec-12-2018, 3:46pm

DavidKOS replied to a thread Was Bill Monroe The First? in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Thank you Paul! There was no Bluegrass music when the Loar designed Gibson mandolins were first made. Apollon was in New York by 1919. The...

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Dec-12-2018, 9:11am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread David grisman - acoustic christmas in General Mandolin Discussions

I think I needed a good laugh, punctuated by phenomenal jazz licks this morning. Thanks for that. :))

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Dec-12-2018, 8:48am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread I’d rather have Jesus in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Very nicely done.

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