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Today, 4:39pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Dubova tenor guitar in Tenor Guitars

My Newton tenor is a Size 2 which has always struck me as a good compromise.

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Today, 10:39am

Nick Gellie replied to a thread Reading Eastman serial numbers in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Here is my Eastman 505. One of the best mandolins I have owned. N2001640 Year made?

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Today, 10:12am

fatt-dad replied to a thread A vs. F in Equipment

I'm with Bill. No part of nothin' f-d

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Today, 8:35am

pheffernan replied to a thread Dubova tenor guitar in Tenor Guitars

Michael’s video and description of the 000 body made me wonder: is there an optimal (or suboptimal) body size for a flattop acoustic tenor?

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Today, 6:03am

Nick Gellie replied to a thread Help identifying and advice regarding Breedlove OF Quartz in Looking for Information About Mandolins

It will be a good one. I had an FF from that period. It has now gone to northern Spain.

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Yesterday, 6:48pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Do great looking mandolins have to sound better? in General Mandolin Discussions

Some eras are better than others, but the brand always sounds good. My fifth mandolin was a Gibson oval from the Lloyd Loar era and did, in fact,...

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Yesterday, 6:07pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Do great looking mandolins have to sound better? in General Mandolin Discussions

The name “Gibson” on the peghead always sounds good! :mandosmiley:

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Yesterday, 3:15pm

Josh Levine replied to a thread New player - Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

My advice would be to consider used. I found a KM-150 on Craigslist a few years back for like $150, had it set up by a reputable luthier and it is...

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Jan-21-2021, 7:55pm

Mark Wilson replied to a thread Preferred wire cutters? in Builders and Repair

I have a tool chest full of top quality side cutters of every size but this planet waves cutter works better on strings imo ... and it stores well in...

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Jan-21-2021, 5:02pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Your Wegen Pick in Equipment

The TF140 is my favorite pick. I like the tone and love the rock solid stability in my hand. Some might produce a better tone (Red Bear) or last...

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Jan-21-2021, 9:33am

Nick Gellie replied to a thread Fret Size in General Mandolin Discussions

Interesting point. Does it look aesthetically better?

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Jan-20-2021, 11:03pm

darylcrisp replied to a thread Advice needed for complement to my Weber Gallatin F Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

if you want something different, cool vibe, and not a lot of $, but coming from a shop that will have checked things out and will not cover anything...

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Jan-20-2021, 7:31pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Week #134 ~ Off She Goes in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Would the tune sound differently if it were named "She Goes Off"? :)

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Jan-20-2021, 4:48pm

Nick Gellie replied to a thread Help identifying and advice regarding Breedlove OF Quartz in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I am pretty sure it is a Breedlove Premier OF mandolin. They coloured their mandolins like that in the later years.

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Jan-20-2021, 4:06pm

Nick Gellie replied to a thread Help identifying and advice regarding Breedlove OF Quartz in Looking for Information About Mandolins

More than likely if it has not been mucked around with the setup should be ok.

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Jan-20-2021, 3:43pm

Nick Gellie replied to a thread Fret Size in General Mandolin Discussions

The two Jescar sizes are available here: 0.080" ...

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Jan-20-2021, 3:16pm

Nick Gellie replied to a thread Fret Size in General Mandolin Discussions

This is for Sunburst. Do you still consider this an option using Jescar 37080 up to the 12th fret and then 37053 thereafter. Have you done this...

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Jan-20-2021, 1:15pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread To look at the mando or not? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

everything's going fine. A string of clams. Yeah, better check your grip! Otherwise? I'd rather look at my picking hand! That's where the...

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Jan-20-2021, 7:43am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Gibson A3 number 74336 in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

but. . . was it a snakehead? So interesting! f-d

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Jan-19-2021, 11:31pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Sombra en los Médanos - Venezuelan waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Beautiful waltz and playing Jairo. Great tremolo! and nice accompaniment.

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Jan-19-2021, 11:17pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Couple of tunes in calico tuning in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Really nice, Amanda, great sound with that tuning. I've only used GDGD or AEAE--will have to give Calico tuning a try. Hint to all trying to...

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Jan-19-2021, 12:05pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Garfield's Blackberry Blossoms in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

That's some exceptional playing and improv, Mike. Love the slides going up the neck to grab the doublestops. Very cool. :mandosmiley:

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Jan-19-2021, 5:50am

pheffernan replied to a thread Advice needed for complement to my Weber Gallatin F Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Maybe you could work out a trade with Dennis on your MTO: https://themandolinstore.com/product/used-pava-satin-model-a-4-mandolin-amber-torrefied/

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Jan-18-2021, 1:23pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Locating previously owned Gibson... in General Mandolin Discussions

Besides starting a thread like this one, perhaps you could post a WTB ad in the classifieds with any distinguishing marks or characteristics?

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Jan-18-2021, 12:23pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion New A4 Build in group Mike Black Mandolins

I hope the different fretboard extension eases your concerns. As for “long,” try to be patient. My build took a little longer than anticipated, but...

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Jan-18-2021, 4:55am

Nick Gellie replied to a thread Old vs New Oval in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Steve Gilchrist has managed to find tone in A oval designs. Instead of spruce tops with birch backs and sides he uses red spruce tops and red maple...

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Jan-17-2021, 8:20am

fatt-dad replied to a thread 1974 Gibson F5 - what's top of the market? in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome to the Cafe! Love your story! I'm a field geologist (and an engineer too.). Mandolin travels with me and they've been to a lot of places....

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Jan-17-2021, 8:13am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Cripple Creek Angeline the Baker Whiskey Before B'fast Soldier's Joy. . . stuff like that! f-d

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Jan-17-2021, 8:07am

pheffernan replied to a thread Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type? in General Mandolin Discussions

I put them on used mandolins (like my Gibson) that already have wear there from a previous picker’s right forearm. I haven’t worked up the courage to...

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Jan-17-2021, 8:02am

pheffernan replied to a thread Tenor Guitar Gallery & Sightings in Tenor Guitars

Those Fletchers don’t seem to turn up used very often, and Jamie’s prices appear (deservedly) to have risen: ...

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