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Jan-17-2021, 8:17am

Bob Clark replied to a thread Where are the ' Big guys ' ? in Builders and Repair

And let's not forget that John Hamlett (Sunburst) is on here all the time offering invaluable building advice, Graham McDonald likewise frequently...

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Jan-17-2021, 7:30am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Two more Piccolo Mandolins- Cherry and Black Walnut in General Mandolin Discussions

That headstock with the pear overlay is just awesome. Thanks for showing the closeup.

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Jan-16-2021, 9:35pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Two more Piccolo Mandolins- Cherry and Black Walnut in General Mandolin Discussions

I had trouble uploading the photo of the headstock overlay on the Cherry mandolin, and I just figured out the problem and fixed it. I needed to...

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Jan-16-2021, 8:27pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread 1000 posts! in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, I can see how that would slow down your posting :) A tad off topic, but here's a question, then. What do you bring into the woods for playing...

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Jan-16-2021, 5:20pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread 1000 posts! in General Mandolin Discussions

Took ya 5+ years, betcha your next 1K will be quicker ;)

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Jan-16-2021, 4:06pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Two more Piccolo Mandolins- Cherry and Black Walnut in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Billy, These are tuned Cgda, a fourth above a mandolin, an octave above a mandola. The scale length is 10.35". They are small and a lot of...

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Jan-16-2021, 3:08pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Two more Piccolo Mandolins- Cherry and Black Walnut in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow, Bob, those are beautiful! I love that you are using local resources. I bet they sound great!

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Jan-16-2021, 2:59pm

Bob Clark started a thread Two more Piccolo Mandolins- Cherry and Black Walnut in General Mandolin Discussions

Here are the latest Piccolo (Sopranino) flat-top mandolins off my bench (Barn Cat Mandolins Kitten model). One has local cherry back/sides and the...

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Jan-16-2021, 11:18am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

I kind of wish my fingers were more like his for when you have to hold down 4 strings at a time.

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Jan-16-2021, 10:20am

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

Sometimes when playing out, I will need to sight read a piece of music, make eye contact with another musician, or interact with the crowd. For...

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Jan-15-2021, 6:27pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

The Wegen is TF120. On Zach's recommendation :) I also got a Primetone 1.4 Grip pick, which I like, too, but maybe not as much. My problem as I...

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Jan-15-2021, 6:11pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

After reading this thread, I bought some new picks as well as some strings from Strings and Beyond. I didn't get a sticker though :crying: (Zach,...

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Jan-15-2021, 7:50am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread please help in Vintage Instruments

If the spouse is suggesting the shelf, then there are no worries ;)

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Jan-14-2021, 12:34pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Harmony H-417 Mandolin in Equipment

I guess if you like it and it is all fixed up by your luthier, and is only $100, there isn't any reason you can't have both :cool:

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Jan-14-2021, 11:01am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread more accurate clip on tuner than Snark? in Equipment

So my clip on tuner died last night, and I reviewed this thread for suggestions on another one. I settled on UniTune from Sweetwater. Just wanted to...

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Jan-14-2021, 9:34am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread please help in Vintage Instruments

Of course, all bets are off when they start counting the cases :)

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Jan-13-2021, 6:56pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Mando T-Shirt in General Mandolin Discussions

That's a nice shirt. I've been doing silkscreen graphics for years, and always appreciate good work. I'll look him up :)

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Jan-11-2021, 11:13am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread My new and first electric mandolin! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I like it!

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Jan-11-2021, 8:15am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Looking for a bridge in Builders and Repair

I'd say this situation right here falls under "nothing ventured, nothing gained".

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Jan-10-2021, 8:56pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Looking for a bridge in Builders and Repair

It might not be, either (beyond your abilities). Armed with a copy of the Rob Meldrum ebook, a few simple tools, and some good advice right here,...

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Jan-10-2021, 12:36pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Pandemic Reading in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm going to go look for those Montana books, because I like Tony (and Anne) Hillerman, C.J. Box, and Craig Johnson (NMC).

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Jan-10-2021, 12:28pm

Sue Rieter replied to a discussion Moving from 2 to 3 Finger Chords in group Newbies

I've got one of each (flat, radius). At this point in my picking career (<1 yr), both are equally tough (and both are equally and professionally well...

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Jan-10-2021, 8:48am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Pandemic Reading in General Mandolin Discussions

If you can find it, get the collected Silver John short stories. They are much better, IMO. I have it waiting. I'd bought that and The Standing...

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Jan-09-2021, 8:21pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Pandemic Reading in General Mandolin Discussions

I feel like your interest may be more toward biographies and what I might call "fact books", but if you like novels, I recently read "The Mandolin...

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Jan-09-2021, 6:22pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread How much Time do you have left? in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Very nice music and imagery. And a darned good question to boot.

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Jan-09-2021, 3:52pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread MP3 of the Day - Ave Maria by Evan Marshall from the album Mr. So in RSS News Feeds

That's beautiful and amazing. It was hard to believe it was one mandolin until I found a video and watched him play.

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Jan-08-2021, 6:57pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

I recently signed up for Mike's Artistworks lessons. His mandolin is so cool, with the honest play wear. "This is tricky," he said, on the video,...

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Jan-08-2021, 5:13pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread MidMo at Shopgoodwill in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Yeah I saw the pictures of yours when Zach was looking at it. Needs more work than mine did for sure. Very cool that you are rescuing it :mandosmiley:

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Jan-08-2021, 4:14pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

While I favor listening to and playing slower pieces of music, I think the slow pieces can often be played best by players who have the technical...

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Jan-08-2021, 9:11am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Ever just love the sound of your mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

Sometimes I'm holding my mandolin just right, and the whole thing just wakes up and sings. The whole instrument is vibrating and I can feel it as...

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