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Northfield love
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Northfield still making the 4.0 models? Don't recall hearing about any owners talking about them.
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Dec-09-2019,
2:29pm
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A tuner shootout: TC Electronic Unitune vs. Peterson StroboClip
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Aaron,I agree with your assessments. I can use the Peterson ok but prefer the Unitune.PS,My first Unitune would eat a battery in a few uses....
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Dec-09-2019,
11:41am
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Y'all missed some great mandolin playing in Asheville
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Donnie Stiernberg is the playa on the right. Frank? Must be Frank Wakefield? JK.
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Dec-09-2019,
11:06am
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Cleaning Mold From Inside a Guitar?
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Nice job on the repair! Color me skeptical. Suicide or homicide? Maybe a thought for another angle to the song. Gotta love old-timey murder...
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Dec-09-2019,
10:35am
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James Mandolin Tailpiece
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The minimalistic,Nugget, tailpiece looks like it would leave the string windings exposed to flesh and clothing. ? I don't even allow sharp string...
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Dec-09-2019,
10:12am
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Fret markers
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Good question. Why don't all builders put double side dots at the 12th fret?
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Dec-08-2019,
2:41pm
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Education
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Good education is always expensive in both money and time. "Never make your move too soon." (B.B.King) Br1ck,I think separate vacations can be...
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Dec-08-2019,
2:25pm
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Left-Handed Players
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Jimi Hendrix was naturally left handed. His father tried to force him to play righty. That didn't take. Now I want to get a left hander mando and...
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Dec-07-2019,
7:48pm
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Left-Handed Players
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Chris Thile is a lefty who plays righty.
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Dec-07-2019,
4:24pm
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The definitive mandolin Christmas recording list
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Listening to Butch's Evergreen is an uplifting thing for me. Then I put on The Travelers with Butch,John R. and Robin Bullock. Good stuff.(check out...
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Dec-07-2019,
2:45pm
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Dean Webb's F4..
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Not sure but looks like Webb is holding his pick backwards ala Reischman? Unique grip. Wears mandolin high. Ergo the headstock strap. Said his...
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2 replies | 234 view(s)
Nov-27-2019,
2:24pm
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Natural talent vs practice
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Yes! Interiority. Dawg said,basically,that years ago. Play(not practice) until you develop your own unique sound/style. Maybe it is time for...
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Nov-27-2019,
10:17am
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Why do I want this?
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So you can get that Hendrix thang workin.
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Nov-25-2019,
11:16am
V70416
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Waverly Tuners tight
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Had new Waverly tuners installed on my 1993 Monroe Gibson F5. They are sticky/tight. I'm sure it is because of improper alignment/installation. I...
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Nov-25-2019,
11:08am
V70416
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D'Addario Strings - Ask Us Anything
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How about a set of Monel mandolin strings in 11.5 16 26 40 like the "custom medium" XT set?
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Nov-23-2019,
10:48am
V70416
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Opinion on nickel vs. gold aesthetics
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Silver plated hardware looks nice when it ages. You can polish it or not. I like it when the silver gets dark. On a '26 Fern I'd settle for worn...
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Nov-21-2019,
12:45pm
V70416
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Emory Lester playing a Prucha and Weber F style
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I want the Prucha with that speed-control dial! No,I need it.
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Nov-20-2019,
11:13am
V70416
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No more EXP74's?
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I won't miss the EXPs. XTs are very nice strings. Still sounded good after a month or so of daily playing. My hands and ears like Monels though....
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Nov-20-2019,
11:06am
V70416
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Nava Archtop #3; with a nice smattering of Brazilian rosewood
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I was happily grateful you opted to play "Ripple". Nice sound! Beautiful instrument.
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Nov-18-2019,
2:03pm
V70416
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D'addario String Comparison Video
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Just took off a set of XT Daddarios after about 2 months. They were still pretty good but I really prefer the feel and tone of Daddario Monels. I...
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4 replies | 402 view(s)
Nov-17-2019,
11:00am
V70416
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Material Below the Bridge
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General Mandolin Discussions
Not nearly the affectation that is the last 9 or 10 frets on a full-Florida fretboard extention. A good resonant mandolin will vibrate not only...
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Nov-15-2019,
6:45pm
V70416
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Who has thin bluechips?
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Whatever the thickness or brand I want speed bevels. I like to add a little steeper bevel on a Red Bear Xtra heavy for mandolin.
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Nov-15-2019,
6:35pm
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What are you playing for the holidays?
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I always include Halloween as a Holiday,so playing the Theme fromThe Addams family gets me in the mood. Later on I like to play my heavily...
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Nov-13-2019,
11:46am
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Live From Here - Is There a Better Music Show ANYWHERE?
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The MacArthur Foundation seems to think well of Mr.Thile.
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Nov-13-2019,
11:41am
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Mandolin Orange on today Show
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That Gil reminds me of the X-braced one I had of about that vintage. Great mando but couldn't afford to keep it. Such is life. Didn't see that...
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Nov-12-2019,
3:20pm
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Disappointment
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We should all be so disappointed. Would you care to A/B the Collings vs. the Givens? Maybe just a brief description of their main...
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Nov-12-2019,
10:53am
V70416
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Disappointment
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Very nice!
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Nov-12-2019,
10:45am
V70416
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What does a mando set-up cost in your area?
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A good set-up person/repairman is worth their weight in platinum. Even if I could do it myself I would rather pay to have the job done well. ...
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