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Today, 5:17am

pheffernan replied to a thread Source for left-handed mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

Lefty F-styles are rare to begin with and particularly so in your stated ~$1500 price range. The best I’ve seen is probably 650 miles away: ...

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Yesterday, 11:53am

pheffernan replied to a thread A. Lawrence Smart Mandolins in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

There was recently a black Smart A5 that moved quickly in the classifieds with an asking price of $3700: ...

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Yesterday, 8:59am

pheffernan replied to a thread Where are Pono Octave Mandolins made? in General Mandolin Discussions

Kilin has posted elsewhere that they are made in Indonesia and then set up in Hawaii: ...

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Yesterday, 8:21am

pheffernan replied to a discussion Available Instruments in group Smart Fans of A. Lawrence Smart Mandolins ...

A 2012 A5 (#243) is down to $3750 on Reverb: https://reverb.com/item/17220902-a-lawrence-smart-mandolin-rare-custom-a-style

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Yesterday, 8:19am

pheffernan replied to a thread A. Lawrence Smart Mandolins in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

This option might be a lower priced alternative for the OP: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/150628#150628

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Feb-10-2020, 2:00pm

mandolin breeze replied to a thread Pls critique this nut work in Builders and Repair

Hi amowry & others, There is a link to a few photos of the nut from different angles in my original post. Here it is again if you'd like to...

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Feb-09-2020, 11:10am

mandolin breeze started a thread Pls critique this nut work in Builders and Repair

I have been trying to improve the nut on my F5. Before, all the strings were filed below the top of the nut. The distance to the first fret is good,...

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Feb-09-2020, 8:31am

pheffernan replied to a discussion Available Instruments in group Smart Fans of A. Lawrence Smart Mandolins ...

A 1995 black A5 is offered for $3700: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/150539#150539

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Feb-08-2020, 4:07pm

pheffernan replied to a thread F2/F4 style mandolins? in General Mandolin Discussions

This one is what I had in mind: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/150538#150538

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Feb-07-2020, 6:18am

pheffernan replied to a thread tone woods for Octave Mandolin in CBOM

For clear, clean, and loud, I’d go with maple (or birch) over mahogany (or rosewood).

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Feb-02-2020, 5:44pm

pheffernan replied to a thread A Willing Vessel in General Mandolin Discussions

I really do! The only other mandola on which I have logged significant time is a Smart H5, and whether due to the longer scale or Engelmann top, it...

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Feb-01-2020, 2:49pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Solo builders in General Mandolin Discussions

What kind of new mandolin interests me? An oval? F-holes? A-style? Scroll? I have happily jumped into the unfamiliar if not the unknown. My...

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Feb-01-2020, 11:20am

pheffernan replied to a thread New tenor in Tenor Guitars

The 7000 series has laminate tops. I suspect that if it were solid, it would say so.

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Feb-01-2020, 7:59am

pheffernan replied to a thread Gary Vessel F5 #94 in General Mandolin Discussions

And mandolas!

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Feb-01-2020, 7:56am

pheffernan replied to a thread To Gibson or not? in General Mandolin Discussions

The bass and sustain which you describe are an inherent feature of the Gibson oval, particularly the pre-Loar paddleheads. It makes them ideal for...

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Jan-31-2020, 8:54pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Chris Thile's Loars in General Mandolin Discussions

I believe it’s John Paul Jones.

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Jan-31-2020, 5:07pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Flat top Mandocello? in CBOM

Herb Taylor might also be one to consider. He has an archtop two-point in the classifieds for above your price range but could probably build you one...

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Jan-31-2020, 4:09pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Chris Thile's Loars in General Mandolin Discussions

75318 I believe.

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Jan-30-2020, 4:41pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Flat top Mandocello? in CBOM

The North American Guitar, formerly Cotten Music, has a flattop mandocello from Cafe member Joe Mendel for $2795: ...

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Jan-30-2020, 6:02am

pheffernan replied to a thread To Gibson or not? in General Mandolin Discussions

It’s no steal, but it is a value. I can’t think of an archtop mandolin that I’d rather own for $1000 than an old Gibson oval. Perhaps make an offer?

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Jan-29-2020, 8:54am

pheffernan replied to a thread To Gibson or not? in General Mandolin Discussions

It sounds to me like you are looking for an excuse or two (the wedding, the investment, etc.) to buy a nicer mandolin. Ask me how I know! :cool:

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Jan-29-2020, 6:25am

pheffernan replied to a thread To Gibson or not? in General Mandolin Discussions

Are you sure it’s a 1922 A0? I was under the impression that the A0 wasn’t produced until 1927: ...

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Jan-26-2020, 8:58am

pheffernan replied to a thread Early flatiron mandolin prices rise help? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

While the early pre-Gibson Flatirons are highly regarded, I have not seen the “massive price jumps” of which you speak. There’s a 1984 that’s been...

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Jan-25-2020, 10:11pm

pheffernan replied to a thread A. Lawrence Smart Mandolins in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Do you have any examples? I see precious few luthier-built F5’s in the wild. I don’t know what Lawrence is charging for an F5 mandolin these days,...

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Jan-25-2020, 7:39pm

pheffernan replied to a thread A. Lawrence Smart Mandolins in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

None that belong in that company. :))

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Jan-25-2020, 4:11pm

pheffernan replied to a thread A. Lawrence Smart Mandolins in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

What are the comps for a luthier-built lefthanded F5?

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Jan-25-2020, 7:34am

pheffernan replied to a thread A. Lawrence Smart Mandolins in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Let’s see if this link works better: ...

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Jan-25-2020, 6:08am

pheffernan replied to a thread A. Lawrence Smart Mandolins in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

The link isn’t working for me either, but there is a more recent Smart F5 that’s been languishing for some time at Morgan Music with an asking price...

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Jan-24-2020, 9:38pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion Available Instruments in group Smart Fans of A. Lawrence Smart Mandolins ...

Gary Vessel has a Smart A5 #106 available for $4000: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/149890#149890

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Jan-24-2020, 5:33pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Quick Gibson A set up question in Vintage Instruments

In case you want to take another swing at the fences, Bernunzio has one (and it’s closer to you this time): ...

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