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Pops1, I agree. I have some Golden Age tuners on one of my Gibson A teens mandolins, and they fit perfectly and work very well. I am quite happy to...
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Jan-26-2021,
12:58pm
mandroid
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My mysterious JBovier Knock-off
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No J Bovier named factory, I suspect , more like a contract with a company , and part of the contract details is the brand name choice.. working...
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Jan-26-2021,
12:34pm
mandroid
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FYI Re: Monel alloys https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monel .. No. it's a trace element in the Alloy .. More Nickel-copper, wire wrapped...
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Jan-25-2021,
2:29pm
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Measuring string diameter numbers and stating what winding wire metal is used, is a Brand Neutral way of seeing the string marketplace .. ...
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Jan-25-2021,
2:10pm
mandroid
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I got a couple hangers that clamp on stuff .. Ones sold for Ukes or Violins usually work .. Performing, On Stage? maybe clamp to your Mic ...
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Jan-24-2021,
9:15pm
mandroid
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A vs. F
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Well the lap points on the lower side are useful.. playing seated , reading your music.. Gallitin * weber can have a bit of quarter round ...
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Jan-24-2021,
12:16pm
mandroid
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Do great looking mandolins have to sound better?
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Being made of Wood, Identical looking mandolins can sound different. An observation of a friend, who sampled a lot of Eastman F's, in the...
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Jan-24-2021,
12:06pm
mandroid
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How do these on-line private-sales work? Pay first or ship first?
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It's primarily a lot of communications, between the buyer and the seller.. Have you tried that ??
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Jan-24-2021,
12:03pm
mandroid
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Any modern(cheaper) mandolins with a Gibson model A 1924 sound?
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Yea the bump in asking price from a '22 paddle head to a '23 & later snake head is significant .. IDK how you buy the differences 95 years...
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Jan-24-2021,
11:56am
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My Carbon Fiber Mix A5, is not exhibiting that issue , :whistling: FWIW..
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Jan-23-2021,
8:21pm
mandroid
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Collings MF5 - Any years to avoid?
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20 20 has been a pretty difficult year for everyone, maybe Collings included ? :whistling:
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Jan-23-2021,
8:13pm
mandroid
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Is there a reason for the fretboard extension without frets ?
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The Sam Bush Gibson replicates his having that extra 'florida' sawn off then binding added for decoration.. then there's the scoopers the ...
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Jan-23-2021,
8:04pm
mandroid
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Definition of a good mandolin player’s spouse
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Up on Cripple Creek When I get off of this mountain You know where I want to go? Straight down the Mississippi River To the Gulf of Mexico...
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Jan-18-2021,
9:12pm
mandroid
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Collings MF5 - Any years to avoid?
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They were not around in the 20's So, I'd avoid one claimed to be a '23 Collings :))
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Jan-18-2021,
9:08pm
mandroid
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which DI box for myers pickup
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Read the manual (Link to a PDF of same?) and state the input and output values? Mic, hi Z Lo-Z Line (600 ohms or what?), and such are not...
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Jan-18-2021,
8:53pm
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New guy looking for advice on travel with mandolin
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In Its Original hard Case I packed my Mandolin in a duffle bag, thickly wrapped in my clothing , And that duffle bag was strapped to a...
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Jan-18-2021,
8:35pm
mandroid
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drive a finish nail , in a piece of wood to form the loop around , wind the additional 3 " of wire around it, the standing part of the wire ...
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Jan-17-2021,
9:10pm
mandroid
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I have a Roland AC 60 acoustic amp it has reverb & Chorus and 3 band EQ you can always buy more stomp boxes later.. Recently got an even...
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Jan-17-2021,
8:58pm
mandroid
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Gibson A Oval Tuning Machines
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+ 1 .. with measured data you can go to the Stew Mac site, they have dimensioned drawings of their offerings.. ;) General Tool has a Stainless...
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Jan-17-2021,
8:51pm
mandroid
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Fender FM60E 5 string electric mando intonation...
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I use an .050 for C on a standard Mandolin scale .. round wire wound , (but not on a FM60.. ) :whistling:
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Jan-16-2021,
3:31pm
mandroid
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Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type?
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Got one for my Lebeda because the way the top and sides edge binding is , results in a sharp angle. the Mix Carbon Fiber A5 is rounded edge &...
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Jan-15-2021,
12:00pm
mandroid
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Gibson A-40
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I had one in the 70's .. .. .. Amber- natural finish , Mahogany neck , ff holes , rosewood fingerboard glued to the top top carved, back, ...
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Jan-14-2021,
2:21pm
mandroid
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Harmonicas & Mandolins
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Chromatic Harmonicas can do all Keys but takes 2 hands, because the sharps/ flats are via a button on one end.. Idealizable player : Toots...
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Jan-14-2021,
2:12pm
mandroid
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Curious about mandola nomenclature
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Adding to Allen's Nomenklatura .. the Irish Zouk is also an octave (8va) lower , longer scale , thinner strings, fits in a Banjo case.
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Jan-14-2021,
2:05pm
mandroid
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Inexpensive solid body electrics
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Ought to be able to rework it and put the Strat Jack plate where the pickup selector switch is .. cheap enough to not be Precious..
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Jan-14-2021,
2:01pm
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Guess you answered your own Question .. :popcorn:
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Jan-14-2021,
11:54am
mandroid
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From What? there are 2 different 'footprints' the stamped Gibson type larger, small to bigger better* than big to smaller.. *though...
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Jan-12-2021,
6:20pm
mandroid
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Early Gibson A4 - Different Inlays?
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FWIW, Fleur-de-Lis is the inlay on mine .. just Dot inlays .. (a 1922) :whistling:
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Jan-11-2021,
6:54pm
mandroid
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Differences between Eastwood Mandostag and Godin A8
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A8 has some hollow cavities , the in-bridge 4 piezo pickup pieces and onboard preamp are by RMC of Berkeley California .. Godin is made in...
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Jan-11-2021,
6:46pm
mandroid
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Pickup for New Loar M-520
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FAQ . this has been rehashed # N times .. Piezo type Pickup, Or something more like a contact microphone.. One issue with Musician's...
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