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Today,
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pheffernan
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Locating previously owned Gibson...
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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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Today,
12:23pm
pheffernan
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New A4 Build
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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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Yesterday,
8:07am
pheffernan
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Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type?
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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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Yesterday,
8:02am
pheffernan
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Tenor Guitar Gallery & Sightings
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Those Fletchers don’t seem to turn up used very often, and Jamie’s prices appear (deservedly) to have risen: ...
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Jan-16-2021,
11:13pm
pheffernan
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Resetting Expectations on Quality
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So if I could only play worse for four months...
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Jan-15-2021,
5:11pm
pheffernan
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Tenor Guitar Gallery & Sightings
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I’ve always wanted to try a Fletcher to see how well the 21” scale could support a low G. It looks great.
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Jan-13-2021,
1:43pm
pheffernan
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Available Instruments
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One of Mike's A4's, I believe #18, has returned to Greg Boyd's for $2350: https://gregboyd.com/product/2013-mike-black-a-4-oval-hole-mandolin/
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Jan-12-2021,
11:16am
pheffernan
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Old vs New Oval
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The Cafe turns up an easy way to find her: https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/members/8571-Gail-Hester Gail builds incredible mandolins, but few...
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Jan-11-2021,
9:57pm
pheffernan
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The MM-8 was the Mid-Missouri’s least expensive mandolin as far as I know, their travel instrument. The modern equivalent from Big Muddy goes for...
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Jan-09-2021,
5:06pm
pheffernan
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Mike Marshall's Loar?
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I’m aware. From what I’ve read, Mike seems to enjoy experimenting, both with his Loar (removing the Virzi, tinkering with the nut, modifying the...
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Jan-09-2021,
3:36pm
pheffernan
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Mike Marshall's Loar?
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Did he “replace” his Loar or add a Northfield to his stable of instruments for any number of reasons?
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Jan-09-2021,
9:36am
pheffernan
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Mike Marshall's Loar?
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How many of those mandolins (and makers) were around in 1979? We are spoiled now with the range of quality instruments and talented builders...
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Jan-07-2021,
9:17pm
pheffernan
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Passernig Video Clips
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Here is a clip of #86 from the North American Guitar Company:
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Jan-07-2021,
7:45pm
pheffernan
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Old #86, the F5 offered my Smoky Mountain Guitars and then J&J Guitars on Reverb, is being sold now used by the North American Guitar Company...
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Jan-06-2021,
11:42am
pheffernan
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Arch-top GOM - oval or ff hole?
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So you have access to Dr. Dave Cohen, one of the leading experts on the physics and mechanics of musical instruments, and you're asking me for my...
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Jan-05-2021,
7:21pm
pheffernan
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Arch-top GOM - oval or ff hole?
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I had a buddy named Carl who used to buy and sell lots of cool mandolins. When asked for his advice on which singular one to purchase, he was known...
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Jan-02-2021,
9:56am
pheffernan
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OK, we've done nut width, but how about neck depth and shape?
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Buy the best mandolin that you can afford, ideally used and appropriately depreciated. Learn what you can from it with full recognition that your...
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Jan-02-2021,
8:16am
pheffernan
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OK, we've done nut width, but how about neck depth and shape?
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I’ve played enough mandolins at this point to know that I can make a lot of variables work. I’m seemingly unbothered by neck depth, but I am...
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Jan-01-2021,
1:44pm
pheffernan
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Hello! New here with question about best bang for my budget
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I’d wait on the pickup and shop for an independently built A5 of solid woods from a reputable luthier: ...
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16 replies | 4275 view(s)
Dec-31-2020,
12:38pm
pheffernan
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Recommendation on F style Mandolin?
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Eastman MD-315
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Dec-31-2020,
12:36pm
pheffernan
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Sawchyn A2
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According to the Sawchyn website, a new A2 would be $3895 (I’m going to assume CDN) https://www.sawchyn.com/index.php/pricing Standard...
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3 replies | 426 view(s)
Dec-29-2020,
10:13am
pheffernan
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Making the A and E strings less "pingy" and general newbie recs?
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In order of least invasive first: 1) Technique — if you position your pick to attack at an angle, instead of straight through the strings, you...
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13 replies | 6790 view(s)
Dec-28-2020,
9:08am
pheffernan
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Music store etiquette?
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I usually use a tuner app on my smartphone.
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24 replies | 2337 view(s)
Dec-27-2020,
7:44pm
mandolin breeze
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? Changing strings
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Ok, can't wait to try the multiple wind method next time. Always looking for something easier and better - yes, getting the lock part off can be a...
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Dec-27-2020,
11:18am
pheffernan
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Invention in C Major BWV 772 Nugget F5 and Northfield Octave
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I agree. I’d like to hear The Hogan next!
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21 replies | 3341 view(s)
Dec-26-2020,
9:50am
pheffernan
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How Many Like Blonde Mandos??
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While I’m not a fan of blonde F5’s — yet — I do like the look on flattop mandolins . . . . . . mandolas . . . . . . and octaves!
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Dec-25-2020,
12:27pm
pheffernan
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What is my Grandfathers Mandolin worth?
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It looks like a Regal reverse scroll mandolin. There’s one like it, in seemingly worse cosmetic shape, for $99.99 on Reverb: ...
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Dec-24-2020,
12:48pm
pheffernan
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John Paul Jones F5
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I believe the answer that you’re looking for is Andy Manson.
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Dec-22-2020,
4:27pm
mandolin breeze
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Bedbugs And Mandolins
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Dec-22-2020,
4:14pm
pheffernan
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Octave mandolins are totally addictive
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So the “one that captivates you” is actually two? That’s a relief. :))
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