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Today, 12:49am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Does anyone recognize this label? Inside an old bowlback. in Vintage Instruments

The label is from Luigi Ricca. Here is what it would look like: That mandolin was modified radically with a snakehead and probably completely...

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Today, 12:38am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Best string/mandolin match-ups? in General Mandolin Discussions

FWIW I have been using D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings on all my mandolins except vintage bowlbacks (Dogal Calace RW92b- dolce) and Thomastik...

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Yesterday, 11:53pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Picks in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Which Dunlop Jazz III did you buy? They come in different materials.I would think there would be, for instance, a big difference between the Ultex...

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Yesterday, 11:40pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread The Ballad of Buster Scruggs on Netflix in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

I am a big fan of the Coen Brothers (note spelling without the "h"). I plan to watch The Ballad of Buster Scruggs soon.

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Yesterday, 9:15pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Want to learn Jazz mandolin in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

Another example of contemporary jazz mandolin. Jason Anick:

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Yesterday, 6:31pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Two counterfeit "Gibson" bowlbacks listed on eBay..... in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Photo of headstock:

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Yesterday, 6:20pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Gigi L'amoroso - mandolin and guitar in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Very nice touch on this sweet tune. Bravo, Hany.

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Yesterday, 6:18pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Want to learn Jazz mandolin in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

I was about to say the same thing but Tom beat me to it. +1 and then some. All excellent advice. Certainly true for jazz but also for almost any...

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Yesterday, 6:16pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Great band name! in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

I got mine from a supermarket advertisement, too. Chuck Filet and the Virginia Hams.

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Yesterday, 5:13pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread No shortage of STRADOLIN MANDOLINS on ebay in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I love the eBay notice (I think it is common to many eBay listings) “Free local Pickup.” Do some sellers charge you if you come to pick it up?

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Yesterday, 5:12pm

Bruce Clausen replied to a thread Mandolin chords chart in standard notation in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Yep, two dim7's in a row. Fingering: 1357 to 2468. Nice move.

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Yesterday, 2:41pm

Bruce Clausen replied to a thread Mandolin chords chart in standard notation in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

It looks like this example came from a violin source, David, but it is exactly the sort of part you'll be playing from if you're ever booked to play...

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Nov-19-2018, 11:09pm

Pete Martin replied to a thread How to build a dynamic practice routine... in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISHvWO7rqKE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-Auh6JwpTg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMtVAUz2FHw ...

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Nov-19-2018, 8:10pm

mrmando replied to a thread is this F4 correct? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

My mistake ... yes, the Craigslist mandolin has a double flowerpot, not torch & wire. Forgive my hastiness.

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Nov-19-2018, 5:26pm

Pete Martin replied to a thread Want to learn Jazz mandolin in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

Assuming you can already play the instrument, there is no "correct" way to learn. Ted's Jazzmando site mentioned above has a lot of info. So does...

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Nov-19-2018, 5:08pm

Pete Martin replied to a thread How to build a dynamic practice routine... in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Hi Dad!! :grin: Think of your “repertoire” as a big circle on a piece of paper. Now inside that is a smaller circle that I call “active...

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Nov-19-2018, 12:28am

mrmando replied to a thread Another Dusty Strings visit! in General Mandolin Discussions

Ooh, an Andersen? Tempting to get one to go with my mandocello.

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Nov-18-2018, 12:51am

mrmando replied to a thread is this F4 correct? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Here on Craigslist is another blond torch & wire F4 from 1911: https://asheville.craigslist.org/msg/d/gibson-4-mandolin-1911/6714987100.html

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Nov-17-2018, 11:39pm

mrmando replied to a thread is this F4 correct? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

The chinrest clamp would be correct for 1909 or 1910; the cam clamp wasn't patented until 1911. So this could well be a 1909 instrument or close to...

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Nov-17-2018, 1:34pm

Bruce Clausen replied to a thread Top 10 (12?) choro to learn in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

Yes, by all means listen all you can to live bands and recordings. Lead sheets will give you the notes, but can't teach you how to function in a...

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Nov-16-2018, 6:46pm

Pete Martin replied to a thread Improv From Scratch in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

LBV, I hear this all the time from students. That is why I start with "free" improvising, just making things up playing by yourself, not worrying...

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Nov-16-2018, 6:33pm

Bruce Clausen replied to a thread Top 10 (12?) choro to learn in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

Good suggestions from everyone! A few days ago I found myself on the same island with some old friends I used to play choros with in Vancouver, plus...

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Nov-16-2018, 12:18pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Daily Dawg in General Mandolin Discussions

Tennessee Waltz-- great version. Thanks for posting!

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Nov-15-2018, 3:06pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Best string/mandolin match-ups? in General Mandolin Discussions

Love D'Addario Monels (11-40) on my Collings MT, while good ol' J74's suit me on the Flatiron Festival. I use Martin bronze 10-34's on my Gibson A's...

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Nov-15-2018, 11:30am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on WGBH in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm a big fan and have been since my son shared their recordings with me. Wow, they are inspiring! Looks like a Gilchrist?

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Nov-15-2018, 11:12am

SternART replied to a thread Radim Zenkl's house and instruments destroyed in fire in General Mandolin Discussions

So Sad!!! There is also an email for folks who could put on a benefit house concert for Radim in your area. For that, please contact Radim directly...

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Nov-14-2018, 6:00pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Would appreciate help identifying Gibson Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Ok. How about more confusion. My trusty black A2 snakehead—that is how I refer to it was sold to me as an A2Z back in the 1980s. I believe it is...

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Nov-14-2018, 2:52pm

mrmando replied to a thread Calling Lyon and Healy experts re label in Vintage Instruments

I'll forgive it this time, but don't ever let it happen again.

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Nov-14-2018, 1:18pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Chevy Hub Cap Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Actually, that one is pretty cool. What kind of hubcaps are those?

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Nov-14-2018, 1:12pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Joining the Girouard club - commissioned a build! in General Mandolin Discussions

I hope the colors Lauri is using match your dog's. :)

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