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Yesterday, 8:02am

Bob Clark replied to a thread Southern Italian Mandolin in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Right you are, Mick. It's in John La Barbera's Traditional Southern Italian Mandolin and Fiddle Tunes (MelBay Publishers), and it has lyrics in...

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Yesterday, 6:50am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread What to pay for an old Gibson in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow. Whatever has happened to common courtesy? I feel like the anonymity of the internet makes people feel like they can be jerks with impunity...

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Jul-02-2022, 7:29am

Sue Rieter replied to a discussion Radio silence in group Newbies

Been woodshedding, trying to finish getting my garden in, and working on two instrument deals. One sadly fell through, and I'm not sure about the...

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Jul-02-2022, 7:00am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Tell me about Wernick Method Jam Camp in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Thanks for the feedback, Don and everyone else. I will likely sign up if there are no schedule conflicts. It does seem like it would be a good fit...

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Jun-28-2022, 12:42pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Stradolin Waverly/Tortoisehell Fancy Tailpiece in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

That was pretty fast, so I guess it settles the value question.

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Jun-28-2022, 7:35am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Tell me about Wernick Method Jam Camp in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

All good input, especially via our Fearless Leader above. I'm also interested in comments from anyone who's actually been to one of these.

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Jun-27-2022, 5:28pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Advice on purchasing my next mandolin(s) in General Mandolin Discussions

Or a woman ;)

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Jun-27-2022, 11:55am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread What to pay for an old Gibson in General Mandolin Discussions

I saw that one. Hope it turns out to be awesome for you :mandosmiley:

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Jun-26-2022, 3:52pm

Sue Rieter started a thread Tell me about Wernick Method Jam Camp in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

I am considering signing up for one of these weekend camps that is in late summer and only about an hour from my house (I would not commute). I...

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Jun-26-2022, 3:15pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Is there any reson to buy a waldzither if you have a mandola? in General Mandolin Discussions

IMHO, if you can afford it, you should buy whatever calls out to you. I bought a flute a week ago, and I've never played a flute in my life. ;)

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Jun-23-2022, 4:23pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Stradolin Waverly/Tortoisehell Fancy Tailpiece in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Wow, there's quite a bit of variation in these. The OP cover isn't really like mine, either. Do you think the appearance, stripy vs. mottled,...

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Jun-23-2022, 12:45pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Stradolin Waverly/Tortoisehell Fancy Tailpiece in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I wonder if this is the same one discussed in this other thread: Junk Late 40s A50- Bonus S-O-L Tailpiece! Final price on that was $361 after 27...

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Jun-23-2022, 11:46am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Stradolin Waverly/Tortoisehell Fancy Tailpiece in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Wow, do you think it's really worth that much?!? That's a fair portion of what I paid for my whole mandolin only 2 years ago. I feel like this...

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Jun-22-2022, 3:31pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Has anybody heard of an English maker called Frederick Winslow? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

That is way cool and different. What a fantastic aquisition! I don't know about the rest of you, but I'd love to hear the sound of it.

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Jun-22-2022, 10:13am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Trying to get info on my mandolins in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Well, not exactly, Jerry. You don't have the snazzy stairstep fretboard extension :cool: You've got some pretty dang cool ones, though.

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Jun-22-2022, 7:49am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Guitar flight case in overhead? in Equipment

Be aware that priority boarding is no guarantee of group A on Southwest. My sister flew Manchester NH to Tucson several weeks ago with priority...

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Jun-20-2022, 12:35pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Trying to get info on my mandolins in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Jerry, your SOL looks very much like mine, and I have also been told 1940 or 1941 based on the tuners. (There is no date inside mine.) Nick, what...

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Jun-19-2022, 6:21am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread How to “woodshed” in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Sound like a very fine birthday present to yourself, Ed. I almost feel more relaxed just hearing about it. Have fun!

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Jun-18-2022, 3:29pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread What to look for when buying a vintage mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

That's the most important part, isn't it? Have fun with that thing!

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Jun-18-2022, 1:12pm

Sue Rieter replied to a discussion Thought Provoking Video in group Newbies

Thanks for the video, link, Henry. His book is pretty cool, too (though it could use some purely grammar and layout edits). Another helpful book I'm...

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Jun-17-2022, 5:58pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Regal Octofone in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

You make a good point. I'd like to see what yours looks like.

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Jun-17-2022, 4:41pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Regal Octofone in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

When I got mine and took it up to Jake W to have the neck fixed, I asked him about a pickguard. "Nah," he said, "they didn't have them." Check out...

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Jun-16-2022, 11:01am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Question on "tiers" of instruments in General Mandolin Discussions

Mine is #450

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Jun-15-2022, 2:40pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Question on "tiers" of instruments in General Mandolin Discussions

I have one of those Morris flat tops, Joe. It's a nice mandolin. It was my #3 (not bought as move up but as additional :cool:). It's the only brandy...

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Jun-14-2022, 3:38pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Question on "tiers" of instruments in General Mandolin Discussions

Not an answer to your question, but my 7₵ as a fellow newbie: Valid point. You need to know what you want. Invalid Point. Consensus is...

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Jun-13-2022, 5:39pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Mix/NewMAD A4 at Guitar Center in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I saw one of these appear for about a nanosecond in the classifieds the other day, and I thought about the one you were evaluating. Thanks for the...

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