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Today, 9:22am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Grey Owl - Jean Baptiste Arcand - Mandolin Tab Anyone? in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Here’s another version by Brittany Haas and Lauren Rioux. That has some of that syncopated phrasing that Arcand uses.

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Today, 8:43am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Not a mandolin, but…I built a cello! in Builders and Repair

Paul, it looks like it might be an artist/painters box. He even says in the video that it smelled of turpentine.

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Today, 8:05am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Nicola mandolin and mandola string review in Equipment

Thank you so much, Chris, for the detailed explanation. I really appreciate it. So, is this a 40 year old company? I don’t recall ever hearing of...

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Yesterday, 11:29pm

Bill Clements replied to a thread Carpal Tunnel Surgery in General Mandolin Discussions

Hope all went well for you today, Michael.

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Yesterday, 9:05pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Not a mandolin, but…I built a cello! in Builders and Repair

Wow. That cello actually does sound quite nice. I was skeptical with your rather haphazard method that it would come out so well. For instance, I...

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Yesterday, 8:47pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mando Ideas for a 12 Year Old in General Mandolin Discussions

I assume you are talking about walmart.com. Yes they "sell" mandolins but it is similar to Amazon. Many of them are sold by throd party sellers. You...

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Yesterday, 8:14pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread What's your new fiddle tune? in Old-Time, Roots, Early Country, Cajun, Tex-Mex

Well, you gave me a hint, that it is a Cajun tune. The French name or term for the dance indicates that it is a Two-Step Waltz whch is why it is not...

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Yesterday, 8:05pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Grey Owl - Jean Baptiste Arcand - Mandolin Tab Anyone? in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I must thank you, Matthew, for reminding me of this tune and how much i love it. It has always been on my list but today I put Mr. Arcand's version...

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Yesterday, 2:48pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandolins at Guitar Center Geldora Ca. in General Mandolin Discussions

Hmmmm... I am trying to remember. I grew up in suburban area outside of New York City. There were a few music stores within reasonable driving...

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Yesterday, 2:25pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandolins at Guitar Center Geldora Ca. in General Mandolin Discussions

Sam Ash, another big box music store near me, has a couple of Epiphone mandolins, but they have a Seagull S-8 and that was actually fun to play. All...

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Yesterday, 1:30pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Mandolins at Guitar Center Geldora Ca. in General Mandolin Discussions

I have one GC i always go to since it is near where I often shop and I have yet to find any mandolin worth playing there. I think the only one there...

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Yesterday, 1:26pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Doug Unger Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I have a feeling that if you don't use those string guides the strings will abrade the lining of the slots in the headstock. I suppose he could have...

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Yesterday, 11:20am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Doug Unger Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I like the look of that one vs. the 2012 one. Prof. Unger is a master pearl engraver but I like the slotted snakehead and that gorgeous torch inlay....

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Yesterday, 10:52am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Doug Unger Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Was it this one? It is interesting because the one that had a few years ago, though it had a lot more inlay work, was listed at $9000 vs this...

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Yesterday, 10:48am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Hot Mandolin Times in the Old Town tonight in General Mandolin Discussions

Hah! I almost thought Daves had switched to playing a Gilchrist instrument instead of his usual down-scale guitars. Phew!

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Yesterday, 10:39am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Grey Owl - Jean Baptiste Arcand - Mandolin Tab Anyone? in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

They also smooth out the rhythm to a more modern bluegrassy sound. I prefer the original but I am a big fan of Métis and Québécois fiddling and love...

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Yesterday, 10:33am

Jim Garber replied to a thread How do you speed up the left hand? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Good suggestions all from the posts above. One other I have noticed is that I stop looking at my left hand while playing. This way I have gradually...

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Yesterday, 10:23am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Cyber Tracking in General Mandolin Discussions

I looked up those two ad blockers and now I get ads for them everywhere I surf. :)

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Yesterday, 10:21am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Thile and Vulfpeck in General Mandolin Discussions

Very cool, loose and funky! Chris has some amazing palette of facial expressions and head bops to go along with the music. Great fun. For...

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Dec-11-2018, 8:43pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread What's your new fiddle tune? in Old-Time, Roots, Early Country, Cajun, Tex-Mex

Any links to that specific tune? Valse a deux temps seems to be a generic term for a waltz in two beats. I like your taste in tunes which is why I am...

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Dec-11-2018, 8:28pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread 30's Gibson F-7 RW "Loar Buster" and 1936 F-5 Fern video links? in Vintage Instruments

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Dec-11-2018, 8:13pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Nicola mandolin and mandola string review in Equipment

Thanks, Gary. It is nice to know about yet another string maker. They say they are handmade but the two gauged sets are both PB wound on hex core....

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Dec-11-2018, 7:59pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Favorite Mandolin Picture in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Giant bowlback sculpture in Robert Wagner park in New York City.

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Dec-11-2018, 7:27pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Rounded edge in General Mandolin Discussions

Real players will use either or both. You get different effects from pointier and rounded. Keep up the good work.

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Dec-11-2018, 7:24pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Grey Owl - Jean Baptiste Arcand - Mandolin Tab Anyone? in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I am a firm believer in going back to the original source. Here is John Arcand playing it. You will also notice that his phrasing is much different...

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Dec-11-2018, 4:54pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread 2012 Kentucky KM1000 Varnish Question from a Newbe... in General Mandolin Discussions

Absolutely! I agree Mandoplumb. Sure beats that half step at the fourth fret on the B guitar string... (said by a guitar lover). The mandolin...

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Dec-11-2018, 12:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread 2012 Kentucky KM1000 Varnish Question from a Newbe... in General Mandolin Discussions

A varnished Kentucky KM1000 is a pro level instrument and worth holding on to. That said, if you have an interest in upgrading to something made in...

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Dec-11-2018, 10:23am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Eastman MD-315 for Christmas! Woohoo! in General Mandolin Discussions

That is a solid choice in an F Style. And I agree with Doc, sounds like a wonderful partner. Merry Christmas!

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Dec-11-2018, 12:11am

lflngpicker replied to a thread First post - hiya in General Mandolin Discussions

Glad to have you, Jed! This is the best of all online musician forums. Wonderful people, filled with knowledge, and they are willing to share. ...

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Dec-11-2018, 12:06am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Monel users..... in Equipment

I have had a set of the D'Addario Monels on my Collings about 6 weeks. They sound a bit brighter than the J74's but have a wonderful warm, big volume...

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