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

I remember when I was a kid somebody asked me if I could yoke (or yolk?) the guitar. They said that means to play without watching your hands....

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Jan-18-2021, 11:33am

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion 2021-01 Tune of the Month - Ash Grove in group Newbies

I have no idea Henry. What? Who, me? I know for certain I posted it in SAW thread for Beauty In Tears but no idea whether I posted it here. Until...

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Jan-17-2021, 9:36am

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion 2021-01 Tune of the Month - Ash Grove in group Newbies

Nice job on that full grown long neck mandolin, phb256. Here's my version, played very slowly. I tuned the 4th course to D for this one. ...

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Jan-17-2021, 1:44am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

That would be 1.2775 millimeters thick. Just kidding, of course. If you really want to dive into these waters, see here:...

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Jan-16-2021, 7:58pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread What chord is this? in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats Zach! Ill always think of you as the guy who won the great mandolin giveaway that time :mandosmiley: you know, the one we all wanted <green...

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Jan-16-2021, 3:07pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread "What's That Sound?" Del McCoury jam in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Thanks Ranald, I hadn't seen that one, I love it. I always liked the way Canned Heat used Henry Thomas' Quills melody and played it on flute for...

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Jan-15-2021, 11:57pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread "What's That Sound?" Del McCoury jam in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Their take on the oft covered Blind Lemon Jefferson tune, See That My Grave Is Kept Clean, aka One Kind Favor: ...

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Jan-15-2021, 10:30pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Foggy Mountain Breakdown. Everybody loves Earl Scruggs! Whether or not they even know his name.

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Jan-15-2021, 10:21pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

I agree, and I stick with my original answer - nope, there's not one. Died-in-the-wool Bluegrassers (of which there are always many here, to the...

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Jan-15-2021, 9:31am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Nope - not for the general populace anyway - most people will not know a mandolin when they see it, much less associate a specific song with it. I...

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Jan-15-2021, 9:03am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Best use of bulk time? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

That Mike Marshall set is a great one, IMO. I've often thought that it should be included with new mandolin purchases for any beginning player!...

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Jan-10-2021, 10:31pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Down Up help in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Absolutely will pay off! Great that you are tackling this. The groove is in your right hand. Alternating with the beat is the key, regardless of note...

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Jan-10-2021, 10:16pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread I Hate Playing Chords in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Im with bigskygirl: For D to D7, 7-4-5-x to 5-4-5-x is usually my choice. Use that all the time. The note at fret 7 is the root (D) and when you...

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Jan-09-2021, 9:22am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread A Place in the Band: Women in Bluegrass & American Roots Music in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

This looks great, thanks for sharing!

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Jan-09-2021, 2:10am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread "What's That Sound?" Del McCoury jam in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

One of a few videos (For What It's Worth, With A Little Help From My Friends) that Ricky Skaggs recorded in his studio for fun. I think it was done...

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Jan-08-2021, 2:52pm

dan in va replied to a thread Fixing wire loops onto Nylon (fluorocarbon?) strings. in Builders and Repair

I string a 5 string banjo with Aquila nylon strings (and it sounds wonderful). The tailpiece is metal and made for metal loops, which is hard on...

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Jan-07-2021, 9:32pm

Mark Gunter started a thread Mike Marshall's Arpeggio Workout in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

NFI, just a heads up for anyone interested. Homespun is offering Mike Marshall's Arpeggio Workout series as an instant download on sale for $12.50...

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Jan-07-2021, 8:29pm

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion Moving from 2 to 3 Finger Chords in group Newbies

Part of the thing is here, and maybe this will help a bit, the reason for wanting to play a "three finger chord" should be examined. 1 finger, two...

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Jan-07-2021, 12:53am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread What's in your case? in General Mandolin Discussions

Wegen TF120 pick, JTsPix triangle pick, another pick (can’t remember), strobe clip tuner, nail clippers, Emory board

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Jan-03-2021, 7:49pm

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

Well put, Charley!

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Jan-03-2021, 7:48pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Nate Lee with his Pava F5 in Bluegrass Unlimited in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for pointing that out, Charley! :)

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Jan-03-2021, 6:10pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Monteleones at Rudy's Music in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow, Shawn! Thanks for sharing that information. What a great find. Quite rare, I presume. Yet, it does seem overpriced, though I don't have the...

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Jan-03-2021, 6:01pm

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

I find it really enjoyable to hear, and challenging to play. I know it is an elusive dream, but I am trying to learn that kind of speed. Alas,...

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Jan-03-2021, 5:54pm

lflngpicker started a thread Nate Lee with his Pava F5 in Bluegrass Unlimited in General Mandolin Discussions

As a Pava Pro owner, I was excited to see Nate Lee from the Becky Buller Band in Bluegrass Unlimited this month playing his Pava mandolin. These...

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Jan-03-2021, 12:39pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread How Many Like Blonde Mandos?? in General Mandolin Discussions

The top of my Pava Pro is blonde, which was one key aspect that really attracted me to it, among several others.

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Jan-03-2021, 10:41am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Bridge foot marks/resale value in General Mandolin Discussions

It’s really a non-issue for me personally. I buy them to play rather than to look at them. Not that good looks don’t count, but a flawless finish to...

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Jan-03-2021, 10:32am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Old mandolins versus new a conclusion in General Mandolin Discussions

Be creative; sometimes all it takes is a little fine sanding, sometimes a slight modification, to mitigate any irritation caused by brushing of the...

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Jan-01-2021, 7:14pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread New milestone in General Mandolin Discussions

Jim’s signature lists a bunch of mandolin names that are “playing lately” - doesn’t say where each is or who is playing it. >twilight zone music...

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Jan-01-2021, 7:06pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread My wife gifted me two mandolins for Christmas! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Nicely done!

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Dec-31-2020, 3:00pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread New milestone in General Mandolin Discussions

Have you actually seen them, or have you only seen photos of mandolins? :confused: Sign me up for the workshop >insert twilight zone music here<

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