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Today, 5:59am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Is there something off with this Vintage Gibson F4? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The resemblance issue is big. It indicates to me possible repairs, perhaps even by Gibson in later years. I can't imagine anyone would gather the...

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Today, 5:57am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread I'm amazed by the Tone Gard in General Mandolin Discussions

How many mandolins have you tried one on? They also should be carved back mandolins.

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Today, 5:50am

bbcee replied to a discussion Garfield's Blackberry Blossoms in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

... Or until we can't listen to it anymore!! :))

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Today, 5:40am

bbcee replied to a discussion Annadeene's Waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I really dig this one. Some passages have a Mexican folk song feel to me. Beautiful triplets!

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Today, 5:36am

bbcee replied to a discussion October Waltz ( Fraley ) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Wow, I got totally lost in this tune. Great job, Frank, on this and the other waltzes you've been posting. You're dialed in!

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Yesterday, 8:03pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread I'm amazed by the Tone Gard in General Mandolin Discussions

The Tonegard is the only mandolin accessory that I will unequivocally recommend. I have used one on my Gibson F5G for a decade or more.

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Yesterday, 6:11pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Is there something off with this Vintage Gibson F4? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Take a trip over to Dan Beinborn's Mandolin Archive and see if by chance your mandolin is listed. Many times repairs are listed in descriptions as...

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Yesterday, 6:06pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Tuning Machine Knobs in Equipment

Some buttons will fit certain tuners, it depends on the age, make and model. What John says is generally true. The best thing you can do is to post a...

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Yesterday, 4:57am

Bren replied to a thread aging fingers just can't cut it anymore in General Mandolin Discussions

Well done John. Can I just say you don't look a day over 77!

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Yesterday, 3:59am

Bren replied to a thread aging fingers just can't cut it anymore in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm just a couple of years behind you Daniel but my playing has never been great at speed. At least now I can claim it's old age.

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Yesterday, 1:12am

bbcee replied to a discussion Garfield's Blackberry Blossoms in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Too kind by half, Frithjof! Thanks very much.

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May-16-2022, 5:32am

bbcee replied to a discussion Garfield's Blackberry Blossoms in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks John, much appreciated.

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May-15-2022, 5:14am

bbcee replied to a discussion Garfield's Blackberry Blossoms in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks gents! A challenging and addictive little tune, for sure. You're right about the contrast between the two instruments, John, Don's Heiden...

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May-15-2022, 2:47am

bbcee replied to a discussion Garfield's Blackberry Blossoms in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Here's my and Don's run at the weird and wonderful Garfield's Blackberry Blossom. Search as I might in the Cafe, I didn't turn this up as having been...

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May-14-2022, 7:50pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread I Just Bought A Violin in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

My attempt was similar Ted. In my book there's no justification for resorting to violins.

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May-14-2022, 1:49pm

JEStanek replied to a thread NMD and Intro in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome to the Cafe! Jamie

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May-14-2022, 10:08am

diptanshu replied to a thread Dolinman X Prajna in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Hootananny pub in Inverness! thats were we went! :)

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May-14-2022, 8:50am

Bren replied to a thread "Noodling" at Sessions in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Folded path: I looked it up to remind myself about the exact relationship between dB and perceived volume and found this (my underlining) : ...

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May-14-2022, 8:23am

Bren replied to a discussion Joe Banes/Gypsy Princess in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

It's funny that I first heard, or probably had forgotten and was reminded of, Dornoch Links just a couple of weeks ago by a Polish whistler at our...

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May-13-2022, 5:32pm

Bren replied to a discussion The Parting Glass in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Good one John W. You did right to post it as it is.

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May-13-2022, 5:27pm

Bren replied to a thread "Noodling" at Sessions in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Hi Sue, I don't generally give up at local sessions because I can always take a break and chat to people I know if it's not working for me. For...

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May-13-2022, 11:52am

Bren replied to a thread Dolinman X Prajna in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Yes, I've met Dagger here in Aberdeen a few times when he was running workshops. In a previous life I played tenor banjo in a Pogues tribute band...

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May-13-2022, 11:38am

diptanshu replied to a thread Dolinman X Prajna in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

oh you are in Scotland! I wonder if you know Dagger Gordon from Inchindown, I believe he is in the forum. Was lucky to visit him in 2019 during our...

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May-13-2022, 8:20am

Bren replied to a thread What are your roles? in General Mandolin Discussions

Know the tunes, turn up on time with equipment that works. Help with moving equipment. No more than that since I'm only a substitute, which suits...

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May-13-2022, 7:43am

Bren replied to a thread Dolinman X Prajna in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

That's quite a life journey for the mandolin but it's bearing up well. And yes, has your unique voice. We have 80% humidity here but usually...

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