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EvanElk replied to a thread Fern? in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes, every spring we have to scrape the moss off our mandolins...

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Apr-10-2021, 11:46pm

EvanElk replied to a thread Fern? in General Mandolin Discussions

It means that it thrives in damp, shaded forests

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Apr-06-2021, 6:02pm

EvanElk replied to a thread Martin Jenkins and Bert Jansch Conundrum in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Great piece. Thanks for posting that. Cool listening to Nigel's stories and capturing all that history. I got to see Bert Jansch a couple times...

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Apr-06-2021, 5:31pm

EvanElk replied to a thread My composition for the mandola and other instruments in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Great composition. Beautifully played and recorded!

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Apr-05-2021, 10:06am

EvanElk replied to a thread First song of our new band - Woodspell in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Fantastic!

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Apr-04-2021, 10:11pm

EvanElk replied to a thread New Project - Guy Clark Cover in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I may have failed to credit one of the me's. His agent is gonna be mad

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Apr-04-2021, 9:15pm

Denman John replied to a thread New Project - Guy Clark Cover in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Thanks for sharing that ~ I really enjoyed it! Love your band lineup;)

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Apr-04-2021, 6:00pm

EvanElk replied to a thread New Project - Guy Clark Cover in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Appreciate that Jim!

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Apr-04-2021, 5:12pm

Denman John commented on article New Music - David Grisman Quintet First Recordings Live in Dawg's Living Room in New Music

Looks like Dawg is playing a 3 point oval hole. Might have to give this a listen. Thanks for sharing.

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Apr-04-2021, 1:13am

Denman John replied to a thread A style Kimble, Heiden or ... in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks to everyone who has replied so far. Lots of great insight here indeed! Since I originally posted, I’ve had a lot of time to think about it...

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Apr-03-2021, 10:59pm

EvanElk replied to a thread New Project - Guy Clark Cover in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

That was the Heiden F Artist. The other instruments were a 1953 00-18, a 1965 Hofner bass, a Danocaster tele and a scratchy voice

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Apr-03-2021, 10:47pm

EvanElk replied to a thread New Project - Guy Clark Cover in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Thank you Luna Pick - lots of time in my little studio this past year and a steep learning curve re: recording - - - Updated - - - That's a...

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Apr-03-2021, 10:42pm

EvanElk replied to a thread Absolute Silence in Equipment

Air mando https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ8E-AVgcUw

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Apr-03-2021, 10:35pm

Denman John replied to a thread Your favorite Tab tune books? in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I’ve been informed that this book/collection is no longer available. With that said, here are a few other books that I frequently use... Mel...

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Apr-03-2021, 10:00pm

EvanElk replied to a thread New Project - Guy Clark Cover in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Makes sense Mike, a tree is a significant thing to trade. I knew Guy built guitars and had some mentoring from Michael Heiden

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Apr-03-2021, 9:02pm

Denman John replied to a poll Vintage Flatiron Performer A (1993, Bozeman) vs Eastman MD305 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Drive the hour and go play the Flatiron and then decide. There’s no substitute for in hand experience. Your lucky it’s only an hour away.

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Apr-03-2021, 7:26pm

Denman John replied to a thread Newest Kelley mandolin in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Looks and sounds the business! Congratulations

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Apr-03-2021, 6:27pm

EvanElk replied to a thread New Project - Guy Clark Cover in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

That's really cool Mike. One of my favorite songs. Been puzzling over the line "...I wouldn't trade a tree..." for a long time. Lyle Lovett does a...

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Apr-03-2021, 5:33pm

EvanElk replied to a thread New Project - Guy Clark Cover in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

That's exciting - thanks Russ, the trailer looks great

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Apr-03-2021, 4:43pm

EvanElk started a thread New Project - Guy Clark Cover in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

with a minimalist mando track https://soundcloud.com/evan-elkin-362618548/anyhow-i-love-you-guy-clark-cover-with-mando

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Apr-02-2021, 7:21pm

Denman John replied to a thread Aaron Weinstein's New Apitius yorkville mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Sounds and looks great ~ wonderful playing! Congratulations and enjoy it in good health.

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Apr-02-2021, 6:59pm

Denman John replied to a thread Blue Chip pick for oval hole mandolin in Equipment

My son bought me a CT 55 about 1.5 years ago when he was in Boston. I like it a lot and it provides a nice clear thick tone that I enjoy. I mainly...

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Apr-02-2021, 3:45pm

EvanElk replied to a thread The Red Wing (K. Mills) by Jefferson Louvat and co in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

That was fantastic! Great solo breaks all the way around

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Apr-02-2021, 1:40pm

Denman John replied to a thread Your favorite Tab tune books? in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Red Raven Tune Book ~ Traditional Irish Tunes in Standard Notation and Mandolin Tablature. 2014 I think I got this when I bought a mandolin...

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Mar-31-2021, 10:53pm

Denman John replied to a thread A mando track with my Ruhland F5 on this cover tune. in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Love it! You’re very talented with a nice collection, that you clearly know how to use. Thanks for sharing.

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Mar-30-2021, 9:54pm

Denman John replied to a thread Gibson F2 and F4 mandolins. in General Mandolin Discussions

Visually I love the F-4 design and style. As a player, I prefer an A style mandolin.

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Mar-29-2021, 8:50pm

Denman John replied to a thread Twitter music? in General Mandolin Discussions

Kinda confirms why I never signed up.

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Mar-28-2021, 6:29pm

Denman John replied to a poll Poll - Torrefied vs Natural in General Mandolin Discussions

I think I’ve only played 1 torrefied top mandolin and couldn’t really tell a difference at the time. The room was noisy, so it wasn’t a fair...

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Mar-27-2021, 10:41pm

EvanElk replied to a thread Wienman F-5 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

That's gorgeous!

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Mar-27-2021, 5:34pm

Denman John replied to a thread Wienman F-5 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Beautiful looking mandolin and congratulations! Would love to hear some sound/video clips if available. Play it in good health. John

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