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V70416 replied to a thread Northfield love in General Mandolin Discussions

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

V70416 replied to a thread A tuner shootout: TC Electronic Unitune vs. Peterson StroboClip in Equipment

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

V70416 replied to a thread Y'all missed some great mandolin playing in Asheville in General Mandolin Discussions

Donnie Stiernberg is the playa on the right. Frank? Must be Frank Wakefield? JK.

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Dec-09-2019, 11:06am

V70416 replied to a thread Cleaning Mold From Inside a Guitar? in Builders and Repair

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

V70416 replied to a thread James Mandolin Tailpiece in Builders and Repair

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

V70416 replied to a thread Fret markers in Builders and Repair

Good question. Why don't all builders put double side dots at the 12th fret?

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Dec-08-2019, 2:41pm

V70416 replied to a thread Education in General Mandolin Discussions

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

V70416 replied to a thread Left-Handed Players in General Mandolin Discussions

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

V70416 replied to a thread Left-Handed Players in General Mandolin Discussions

Chris Thile is a lefty who plays righty.

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Dec-07-2019, 4:24pm

V70416 replied to a thread The definitive mandolin Christmas recording list in General Mandolin Discussions

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

V70416 replied to a thread Dean Webb's F4.. in General Mandolin Discussions

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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Nov-27-2019, 2:24pm

V70416 replied to a thread Natural talent vs practice in General Mandolin Discussions

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

V70416 replied to a thread Why do I want this? in General Mandolin Discussions

So you can get that Hendrix thang workin.

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Nov-25-2019, 11:16am

V70416 replied to a thread Waverly Tuners tight in Equipment

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

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 replied to a thread Opinion on nickel vs. gold aesthetics in General Mandolin Discussions

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 replied to a thread Emory Lester playing a Prucha and Weber F style in General Mandolin Discussions

I want the Prucha with that speed-control dial! No,I need it.

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Nov-20-2019, 11:13am

V70416 replied to a thread No more EXP74's? in Equipment

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 replied to a thread Nava Archtop #3; with a nice smattering of Brazilian rosewood in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I was happily grateful you opted to play "Ripple". Nice sound! Beautiful instrument.

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Nov-18-2019, 2:03pm

V70416 replied to a thread D'addario String Comparison Video in Equipment

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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Nov-17-2019, 11:00am

V70416 replied to a thread Material Below the Bridge in 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 replied to a thread Who has thin bluechips? in Equipment

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

V70416 replied to a thread What are you playing for the holidays? in General Mandolin Discussions

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

V70416 replied to a thread Live From Here - Is There a Better Music Show ANYWHERE? in General Mandolin Discussions

The MacArthur Foundation seems to think well of Mr.Thile.

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Nov-13-2019, 11:41am

V70416 replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

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

V70416 replied to a thread Disappointment in General Mandolin Discussions

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 replied to a thread Disappointment in General Mandolin Discussions

Very nice!

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Nov-12-2019, 10:45am

V70416 replied to a thread What does a mando set-up cost in your area? in Equipment

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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