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Today, 11:29am

pheffernan replied to a thread Any modern(cheaper) mandolins with a Gibson model A 1924 sound? in General Mandolin Discussions

I thought the MT-O had a 13th fret neck join. ...

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Yesterday, 7:00pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Any modern(cheaper) mandolins with a Gibson model A 1924 sound? in General Mandolin Discussions

For “equals,” I suspect the answer would be negative. The good modern reproductions (like one built by Mike Black) will be in a similar price range,...

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Yesterday, 5:56pm

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

It’s perhaps best to think of carved archtop mandolins in relation to carved archtop guitars, not their flattop brethren.

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Yesterday, 10:56am

pheffernan replied to a thread Help finding Mando Store in Midwest with selection in General Mandolin Discussions

Would Morgan Music in Lebanon, Missouri qualify? They are a site sponsor and have a Northfield Calhoun in stock (and in budget): ...

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Jan-25-2021, 5:51am

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

It will, if purchase used. It has been my observation that initial depreciation of flattops is greater than archtops, but then it stabilizes. And...

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Jan-23-2021, 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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Jan-23-2021, 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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Jan-22-2021, 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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Jan-22-2021, 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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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-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-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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Jan-16-2021, 11:13pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Resetting Expectations on Quality in General Mandolin Discussions

So if I could only play worse for four months...

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Jan-15-2021, 5:11pm

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

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-15-2021, 12:08pm

LongBlackVeil replied to a thread Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX spots? in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Any of these still running?

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Jan-13-2021, 1:43pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion Available Instruments in group Mike Black Mandolins

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

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 replied to a thread Mid-Mis for sale in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

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 replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

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 replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

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 replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

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 replied to a discussion Passernig Video Clips in group Passernig Mandolins

Here is a clip of #86 from the North American Guitar Company:

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Jan-07-2021, 7:45pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion Available Instruments in group Passernig Mandolins

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 replied to a thread Arch-top GOM - oval or ff hole? in CBOM

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 replied to a thread Arch-top GOM - oval or ff hole? in CBOM

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 replied to a thread OK, we've done nut width, but how about neck depth and shape? in General Mandolin Discussions

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 replied to a thread OK, we've done nut width, but how about neck depth and shape? in General Mandolin Discussions

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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