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Yesterday, 8:35pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Engraving services in Builders and Repair

Really cool.

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Yesterday, 8:34pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Flames Birch on sale in Builders and Repair

While lovely, curly birch can be just miserable to machine. Carving the back may not be too bad, but I would be very careful with the sides. I’ve...

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Yesterday, 6:47pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Thoughts on latest version Eastman MD915 blonde? in Equipment

I'd second that. Punchy bluegrassy instruments. I have an A and an F.

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Yesterday, 5:38pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Planer set up? in Builders and Repair

Used to be sharpening in place was the thing. We learned on a Buss planer when I was an apprentice. Years later I worked with an Oliver, similar...

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Apr-13-2021, 8:46pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Nmd in General Mandolin Discussions

Congratulations! I’m sure it will bring you much joy.

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Apr-11-2021, 1:24pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Fiddle Hell Online Workshops April 15-18 in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

I looked at the schedule, but the presentation of the schedule was incomprehensible to me.

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Apr-11-2021, 9:54am

Bill McCall replied to a thread forearm / elbow pain in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I’ve used an adjustable wrap on the hand side of the elbow, about 2 inches below the joint. It reduces the stress on the attachment point by...

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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, 7:23pm

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

Having played none of those instruments, I’d go with the prettiest. Many folks judge by appearance or brand anyway, so why not?:) Ymmv

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Apr-10-2021, 4:47pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread If You Use MuseScore in General Mandolin Discussions

That’s what I meant. Thanks

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Apr-10-2021, 11:34am

Bill McCall replied to a thread If You Use MuseScore in General Mandolin Discussions

So, you could take a tef file from TablEdit and import it into Musescore to add a harmony part, maybe easier than directly in TablEdit. Or not. Lot...

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Apr-09-2021, 10:02pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread If You Use MuseScore in General Mandolin Discussions

Depends on platform. I just opened it on my iPad, and ‘browse’ is one of the headers. On my computer, it opens to the ‘dashboard’ page, complete...

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Apr-09-2021, 8:14pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Sam knows all!!! in General Mandolin Discussions

A recording made in a living room and evaluated on a handheld device is certainly not ideal. But he’s a great player on anything. It’s a...

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Apr-08-2021, 7:39pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread If You Use MuseScore in General Mandolin Discussions

I haven't created any pdfs and wouldn't upload anyone else's, so I never noticed that feature. (I just found it). I have transposed other Musescore...

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Apr-08-2021, 4:24pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Intermediate Mando - Good Mando to Step up to? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Ratliff Countryboys are a great step up. You'll go a long time before you 'outgrow' one. I certainly haven't.

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Apr-08-2021, 11:30am

Bill McCall replied to a thread If You Use MuseScore in General Mandolin Discussions

I've only transposed tunes in Musescore format. I wasn't aware it could manipulate pdfs. Are you saving the files in Musescore format or pdf?

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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-07-2021, 1:31pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread How to practice Circle of 5ths in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

There is just the circle of fourths. It can be run in two directions. For everyone who, like you, insists that the *direction of dominance* is the...

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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, 4:43pm

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

At least you weren't being transported by the state:). I didn't realize it was Orville's birthplace and resting place either.

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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, 9:56am

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

You must have been lost to end up in Malone. Hopefully it wasn’t winter:)

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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-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-03-2021, 6:40pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread MuseScore software in General Mandolin Discussions

If you want to write, I believe you have to join. I think its $49/yr, (just checked, it’s $29) and maybe has a monthly rate as well. You can use it...

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Apr-03-2021, 1:04pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread Looking for Down Yonder in standard notation or tabs in General Mandolin Discussions

Down the TablEdit reader app. You’ll be good to go.

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Apr-03-2021, 11:33am

Bill McCall replied to a thread Looking for Down Yonder in standard notation or tabs in General Mandolin Discussions

It’s in the Tabedit library under Learn/Listen.

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Apr-02-2021, 8:51pm

Bill McCall replied to a thread MuseScore software in General Mandolin Discussions

You can search on the Musescore site by title or use a search engine with ‘title’ and Musescore. ‘All of me sheet music Musescore’. For...

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