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Apr-15-2021, 10:44pm

Josh Levine replied to a thread Flatiron A-5 Artist, 1,500 should I get it? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Congrats! Those Flatirons are built pretty tough. I wouldn't worry too much. Hope you love it. I had a real similar one a few years back. Good...

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Apr-15-2021, 8:47pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Will I Notice A Difference? Gibson 1917 vs 1922-34 in Vintage Instruments

Did the Juniors ever have adjustable truss rods? I was under the impression that they didn’t, even in the Loar era.

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Apr-12-2021, 9:28am

Alfons commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #275 w/ Special Guest Isaac Casas in dbmandolin

Isaac - that's great! Really enjoyed the piece and your playing. The Prucha sounds great, and it appears that you have recovered well from your...

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Apr-11-2021, 10:05pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Why did Gibson return to Paddleheads after Snakeheads? in Vintage Instruments

https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/143398-Gibson-Teens-Serial-Numbers?p=1708021&highlight=Ferris#post1708021

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Apr-11-2021, 4:33pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Why did Gibson return to Paddleheads after Snakeheads? in Vintage Instruments

I’m not trying to start an argument. I made a statement, you expressed doubt, and I asked a question. It seems to me that it’s incumbent upon you to...

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Apr-11-2021, 12:08pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Why did Gibson return to Paddleheads after Snakeheads? in Vintage Instruments

How many oval hole mandolins would you estimate that they sold during those 4-5 years?

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Apr-11-2021, 11:20am

pheffernan replied to a thread Why did Gibson return to Paddleheads after Snakeheads? in Vintage Instruments

Some believe so. I just think that the snakehead is an easy visual cue for all of the other “advancements” (e.g. adjustable bridge, adjustable truss...

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Apr-11-2021, 8:00am

pheffernan replied to a thread Open Back / Old Time Banjos - Comparisons to Mando Builders in Builders and Repair

I actually saw that sold listing when checking out Will’s website after hearing him on an episode of the Get Up in the Cool podcast. He was really...

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Apr-11-2021, 7:53am

pheffernan replied to a thread Why did Gibson return to Paddleheads after Snakeheads? in Vintage Instruments

If you are willing to accept some inspired guesswork in lieu of definitive truth, I’d suspect two reasons: 1) Gibson was using up old stock after...

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Apr-10-2021, 10:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Collings Vs. Northfield Vs. Kelley in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, you made a great choice. Congratulations! They are all tremendous and it depends on your own taste and music style. Sight unseen, I would...

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Apr-10-2021, 9:59pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Open Back / Old Time Banjos - Comparisons to Mando Builders in Builders and Repair

How about this one? https://themusicemporium.com/products/rickard-custom-spunover-dobson-11-banjo

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Apr-10-2021, 9:57pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Will I Notice A Difference? Gibson 1917 vs 1922-34 in Vintage Instruments

So, here are my answers: The introduction of the truss rod in that era allowed for more narrow “modern” neck profiles. I have read...

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Apr-10-2021, 11:15am

pheffernan replied to a thread Collings Vs. Northfield Vs. Kelley in General Mandolin Discussions

I’d buy the Kelley. Besides the fact that I’m drawn to the work of independent builders, and Skip is a heckuva nice guy here on the Cafe, a used...

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Apr-09-2021, 10:15am

pheffernan replied to a thread Open Back / Old Time Banjos - Comparisons to Mando Builders in Builders and Repair

I’m resurrecting this thread which I’ve looked at so much over the last year and this post in particular. If Rickard is the Bill Collings of the...

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Apr-08-2021, 11:08am

lflngpicker replied to a thread McClung Armrest in Equipment

This mountain scene is gorgeous! Man!

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Apr-06-2021, 6:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Glassweb, I am glad you posted. You have more experience than many, being around here 17 years! I didn’t know those back seams separate, but I have...

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Apr-06-2021, 4:16pm

Josh Levine replied to a thread Old Time Mandolin Workshop with Caleb Klauder in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Caleb is one of the finest players and a really great teacher. Just really enjoyable to talk music with.

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Apr-06-2021, 2:53pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Beautiful!

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Apr-06-2021, 2:52pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

The V Pick Saga is one of my favorite mandolin picks. It is a blue, round triangle and 1.5 mm thick. Brings out a warm but snappy tone. Not my go...

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Apr-06-2021, 11:35am

Josh Levine replied to a thread Where’s the easy-does-it method? in General Mandolin Discussions

One does have to acknowledge the structural differences in a Uke and mandolin. Mandolins have much more tension and double strings that are typically...

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Apr-05-2021, 10:09pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

Those are great looking mandos, Matt!

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Apr-05-2021, 9:36pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread One versus two-piece backs in General Mandolin Discussions

One piece backs are very cool and desirable. They often come on high end mandolins. On the other hand, book-matched backs are also aesthetically...

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Apr-05-2021, 8:01pm

Alfons commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #274 w/ Special Guest Ruby Mae Shiels in dbmandolin

Nice energy and movement! Great sound. Makes me think of a Summit Artist that got way while I was thinking about it too long. :(

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Apr-04-2021, 7:36am

pheffernan replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

I had one of those picks back when they were labeled Tremelo and liked it quite a bit on flattops — very articulate — but predictably ended up losing...

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Apr-03-2021, 10:32pm

Josh Levine replied to a thread Absolute Silence in Equipment

Pretty sure what you seek is called a banjo.

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Apr-03-2021, 7:40pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

On my oval holes, I like a lighter pick such as a plastic Dunlop .88. I just find that the tone the oval produces benefits from a lighter and...

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Apr-01-2021, 8:14am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Aaron Weinstein's New Apitius yorkville mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Congratulations on a beauty from a great maker!

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Mar-29-2021, 2:39pm

Josh Levine replied to a thread Ellis Deluxe Mandolin #110 - scam sales on eBay and elsewhere in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for looking out. I eventually dropped it off with Greg Boyd at Wintergrass after falling in love with my Duff. He did a great job with it and...

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Mar-29-2021, 1:41pm

Josh Levine replied to a thread A style Kimble, Heiden or ... in General Mandolin Discussions

I've owned a Kimble, Heiden, and still own a Duff. It has stuck around since 2017 when I bought it new. I think Paul's A style mandolins are really...

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Mar-29-2021, 1:28pm

Josh Levine replied to a thread Ellis Deluxe Mandolin #110 - scam sales on eBay and elsewhere in General Mandolin Discussions

That was a nice mandolin. I should buy it back. ;)

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