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Today, 5:17pm

JH Murray replied to a thread Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680): Modo hypodorico in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Beautiful piece, and an introduction to a very interesting man. Thanks for both.

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Today, 3:22pm

Al Trujillo replied to a thread Octave mandolin by Thijs van der Harst in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Beautiful sound from that one!!

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Today, 10:21am

soliver replied to a thread Octave mandolin by Thijs van der Harst in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Very nice! It has a lovely sound for sure. And the is quite a herd of instruments you have there!

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Today, 8:10am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Confusing Gibson Flatiron in Looking for Information About Mandolins

x-bracing seemed a Flatiron thing. I think other than their Jr. Models, they were all x-braced. Sounds like a good example of a great Flatiron...

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Today, 7:19am

Austin Bob replied to a thread First Time Cafe Seller - Returns Cost Allocation in General Mandolin Discussions

This is really the key. Since you're the seller, you can set the terms of sell. And you're right, most ads don't spell it out, but in my view they...

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Yesterday, 8:51am

soliver replied to a thread Just to put myself on notice for some accountability... in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey Alan! What a great way to get encouraged! But not only do you have to do your part of committing to practice, you have to make sure to share how...

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Dec-07-2019, 5:55pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Left-Handed Players in General Mandolin Discussions

Probably why I was in the big house in the first place!

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Dec-07-2019, 5:46pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Left-Handed Players in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow, I’m flattered! I feel like I’ve voiced my opinion on the subject way too often. Playing righty has some serious advantages not the least of...

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Dec-07-2019, 5:19pm

Timbofood replied to a thread F-4 owned by Norman Blake in Vintage Instruments

I fully concur!

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Dec-07-2019, 11:02am

Al Trujillo replied to a thread UPS rant in General Mandolin Discussions

I order a number of large photo prints from CA and Fedex handles shipping. I have been very pleased with them, in particular because their website is...

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Dec-07-2019, 10:27am

Timbofood replied to a thread Left-Handed Players in General Mandolin Discussions

I’m left handed and play right handed, it seems to me there are several here in my similar canoe.

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Dec-07-2019, 2:13am

Bertram Henze replied to a discussion The Dark Island in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

That's a much more free and innocent version, Christian, not hinting at any of the sinister background stories we unearthed nine years ago. And John,...

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Dec-07-2019, 2:01am

Bertram Henze replied to a discussion Forest Wedding in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I agree with Simon regarding that Italian angle. The pictures are interesting, too - I'd think when sitting under trees the most important thing...

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Dec-07-2019, 1:52am

Bertram Henze replied to a discussion Joan’s Jig in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Totally missed this, and that's a pity because it is exactly the kind of video I suggested on the Cafe years ago as "play your mandolin in dangerous...

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Dec-06-2019, 3:31pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread D'Addario Strings - Ask Us Anything in Equipment

those were interesting replies. Sorry to see the thread close. f-d

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Dec-06-2019, 10:04am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Like this site but for guitar.... in General Mandolin Discussions

I got a few guitars! I used to go to the AGF and also the unofficial martin guitar forum. These are a bit dated in their interface; however. ...

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Dec-06-2019, 10:02am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Oval hole differences in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I'll defer to others on wood and how it affects tone. I just have my one oval hole mandolin, any more and it's birch sides and back. I have had...

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Dec-05-2019, 7:59am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Confusing Gibson Flatiron in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Nice Flatiron! f-d

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Dec-04-2019, 3:56pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread A newbie player looking for an affordable entry level mandolin... in General Mandolin Discussions

Get a 300 series Eastman from a café sponsor where it'll be set up properly. I'd go with an f-hole. don't get your hopes up on a 200 dollar...

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Dec-04-2019, 2:17pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Confusing Gibson Flatiron in Looking for Information About Mandolins

pictures would be nice. . . Is it x-braced or parallel? I'd agree on the '98 vintage. So, that's after Gibson bought Flatiron. It's likely too...

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Dec-04-2019, 10:15am

Al Trujillo replied to a discussion Week #509 ~ Hut On Staffen Island in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

So many great versions of a beautiful song! And the bonus of seeing David dance a bit!! Cheers!

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Dec-04-2019, 10:07am

Al Trujillo replied to a thread New Northfield Model M in General Mandolin Discussions

I do like everything about it! The black binding and the finish color work well together. I love stories about early Christmas presents to ourselves!

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Dec-04-2019, 5:06am

darylcrisp replied to a thread New Northfield Model M in General Mandolin Discussions

this is a very beautiful and very very classy mandolin! d

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Dec-04-2019, 5:05am

darylcrisp started a thread Sierra Hull with Stuart Duncan and Noam Pikelny "Lee Highway Blue in General Mandolin Discussions

this is amazing, every one of them, amazing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nb2TH-54gs

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Dec-03-2019, 3:47pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Effect of storage on a mandolin in Builders and Repair

I've owned my 1920 A3 for over 35 years. I've owned my 1930 L-1 (guitar) for over 30 years. They've been tuned to pitch all those years. I don't...

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Dec-03-2019, 1:17pm

Bertram Henze replied to a discussion The Wind on the Heath in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Whoa, did I miss out. But it's never too late for a dose of peace enough to last all Christmas. Somewhere over the rainbows - or over the Clyde :):)

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Dec-03-2019, 12:57pm

soliver replied to a thread Classical Guitar to Tenor conversion questions in Builders and Repair

Glued the bridge on and strung it up yesterday. ... All done! Its very resonant, dark and warm. Being used to Mando's it feels way too big,...

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Dec-03-2019, 11:46am

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

To begin the season: Church band from this past Sunday PS: I'm the bald one in the back playing the instrument that you can't hear :))

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Dec-03-2019, 7:56am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Effect of storage on a mandolin in Builders and Repair

it'll be fine, unless it gets all dry and cracked. f-d

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Dec-02-2019, 10:27pm

f5loar replied to a thread Sirius Radio Replaced Bluegrass station 62 with 24/7 Dolly Parton in General Mandolin Discussions

Like the McRib, it's back! Bluegrass fans can now breathe easy again as they listen to their mostly not bluegrass 24/7 again. I listened to some of...

72 replies | 4608 view(s)

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