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Yesterday, 2:47pm

mrmando replied to a thread Mandolin shops in Tacoma, WA in General Mandolin Discussions

I think he is in Renton, which is a suburb of Seattle on the southeast shore of Lake Washington ... but it's partway to Tacoma anyhow.

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Yesterday, 2:42pm

mrmando replied to a thread Mandolin shops in Tacoma, WA in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes, I could arrange a meeting, if there is something on my humble list you want to see. If you come up to Seattle, try The Trading Musician...

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Yesterday, 12:46pm

DSDarr replied to a thread Todd Phillips Released in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

One of my favorite albums from this era. I bought it (vinyl!) back when it first came out. David

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Yesterday, 9:53am

Jim Garber replied to a thread "banjo-mandolin" and "nice sounding": an oxymoron? in Vintage Instruments

I know it is hard to believe but I only own one mandolin-banjo, a Weymann 25 with a 7" head (calf skin). I bought it decades ago and it has a sound I...

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Yesterday, 9:40am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Rest in peace - Choro das Tres loses member in General Mandolin Discussions

Oh, so very sad. I met them all at a wonderful house concert years ago in New York City. Lovey people and wonderful musicians. Condolences to the...

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Yesterday, 9:34am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Shopgoodwill Auction Handmade in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Handmade? I doubt it. Looks like a generic budget Asian import maybe 1970s. The high bidder is overpaying already. Ah, the joys of...

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Yesterday, 9:29am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Moon Wood in Builders and Repair

Shmergel Devastators have been built from 100% moonwood since the beginning of the company. Strings are Moonel steel and tuners are made from...

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Yesterday, 9:14am

Jim Garber commented on article New Music from Mike Guggino & Barrett Smith - Mia Dolce Farfalla in New Music

Looking fwd to this.

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Jun-10-2021, 5:10pm

Bruce Clausen replied to a thread Gibson A2Z refret with larger frets?? in Vintage Instruments

I have an AJr from 1924. The original frets were so worn even regular mandolin frets made a huge difference, and I'm very happy with how it plays...

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Jun-08-2021, 6:40am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Italian Mandolin music being forgotten ??? in General Mandolin Discussions

Bump this older thread ...and now this recording:...

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Jun-06-2021, 10:30pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Drop Box is now available for Italian 'ballo liscio' sheet music. in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Sheri: I think this link is in error. I believe this is the correct one, but correct me if I am wrong. ...

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Jun-06-2021, 2:29pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Help with identifying old bowlback mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Just for the record, your honor, I didn't say that mahogany/maple was common only that "zebra" woods—meaning using two alternating woods—were. :)

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Jun-06-2021, 2:13pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Bowlback Mandolin Projection in Builders and Repair

I wonder how that changes with Vega's take of having the bridge intonated on the tailpiece side of the cant. Or does it matter?

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Jun-06-2021, 1:22pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Needing part of an old bowl back in Builders and Repair

In addition to Allen's post: our overseas friend Dave Hynds (from the UK but living in France) has been restoring old bowlbacks for many years and he...

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Jun-06-2021, 7:31am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Alternate Mandolin Tunings in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Don: I notice that you now call your tuning gCEG. In prior posts you spelled it all caps and it looked like you specced wound strings. Do you now...

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Jun-04-2021, 7:40pm

mrmando replied to a thread Electric mandolin - who's interesting? in General Mandolin Discussions

John is well aware of my fondness for his music. What a guy!

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Jun-04-2021, 6:54pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Help with identifying old bowlback mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

To be clear it was more likely tortoise-patterned celluloid.

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Jun-04-2021, 6:50pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Help with identifying old bowlback mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

That is what I thought, too. Rather modest mandolin with the usually budget zebra bowls but that unusual pickguard. Hmmmm...

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Jun-04-2021, 11:35am

Bruce Clausen replied to a thread Bowlback Mandolin Projection in Builders and Repair

Hi, Sam. I've got only one bowlback, an old Italian with no problems. On that instrument, the straight edge stands a little over 2 mm above the...

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Jun-04-2021, 6:32am

masa618 replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I'm sorry to everyone. The video was private. And thank you so much Mr.Dusepo!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQZcdMy_fSs

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Jun-03-2021, 9:03pm

mrmando replied to a thread Electric mandolin - who's interesting? in General Mandolin Discussions

My favorite e-mando recording is still John Kruth's The Cherry Electric https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000001U63/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_1

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Jun-03-2021, 12:27pm

Bruce Clausen replied to a thread Transposing Notes in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Not sure if this was addressed to my post #9 above, but in case it was: How much "figuring out" does it take to sing Happy Birthday in Eb, or...

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Jun-03-2021, 6:26am

masa618 replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

We played the tune called Kentucky Mandolin of Bill Monroe.

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Jun-03-2021, 6:20am

masa618 replied to a thread Post a picture of your band!! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

"All That Grass" band performing at the music bar named Armadillo in Nagoya , japan.

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Jun-02-2021, 3:35pm

Bruce Clausen replied to a thread Transposing Notes in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

This is great advice for a jam tune. I'd try it this way: play an A chord and sing the tune in A. Then play a G chord and sing the tune in G. ...

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Jun-02-2021, 12:37pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread 14 string vintage bandurria H T Tunica Chicago in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Thanks for clearing that up. Yes, she is a piece of work.

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Jun-02-2021, 11:49am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Wondering over brassposts on my Mandolinetto in General Mandolin Discussions

The sleeve guards fall off easily and get lost. I have had a couple of bowlbacks that came with those and they do hook onto the tailpiece.

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Jun-02-2021, 6:59am

Jim Garber replied to a thread Familiarity and the appeal of a specific mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I think it can be every aspect of each mandolin. As often noted in the many breaking in threads players as well as mandolins adjust to each other....

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Jun-01-2021, 10:48pm

Jim Garber replied to a thread Celtic Mando vs Bandolim in General Mandolin Discussions

Also in general the bandolims use very light strings. I am not sure if there is a preference for medium gauge strings for Celtic music. Also more and...

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Jun-01-2021, 10:44pm

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

John: are you talking about a song with lyrics, melody, etc.? or a tune? Or both? There are probably different methods for remembering lyrics. If yu...

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