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Jul-08-2020, 12:26pm

V70416 replied to a thread Danilo Brito in General Mandolin Discussions

I am not overly familiar with Choro or the bandolim in general but Jacob do Bandolim,who I first heard play this music,(thanks to Dawg) and another...

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Jul-06-2020, 9:42am

V70416 replied to a thread Thomastik-Infeld Strings in Equipment

Flatwound TI strings are an acquired taste I reckon. Nice to the fingers. Don't seem to cut in a group setting. Tried mittel and starks. Sounded...

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Jul-06-2020, 9:31am

V70416 replied to a thread string life with limited playing in Equipment

Monel strings has spoilt me. Didn't really prefer the Martin Monels. I wipe down with just a smidge of WD-40(and rub it off) when they get that...

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Jul-06-2020, 9:15am

V70416 replied to a thread how do you clean your files? in Builders and Repair

My old Colton's file card has a small pick contained on the back of the card. Great for coarser files. Finer files I use a little brass brush. ...

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Jul-05-2020, 11:07am

V70416 replied to a thread Meet Marc Orleans - Brooklyn based busking mandolin player in General Mandolin Discussions

It appears to me that Marc lived life on his own terms and was, no doubt averse to compromise. He strikes me as a shining example of courage lived...

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Jul-02-2020, 11:08am

V70416 replied to a thread Should Bryan Kimsey scallop my guitar? in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Tried(not very hard) to stay out of this discussion since I know so little of the topic at hand. I am very favorably impressed with the knowledge...

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Jun-22-2020, 3:46pm

V70416 replied to a thread Norman Blake Tunes in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

That white Black mandolin sounds just right! Nice pickin on 3rd Street Gypsy.

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Jun-22-2020, 12:53pm

V70416 replied to a thread Dolinman's Reel in General Mandolin Discussions

Thank you,diptanshu! Great tune. So well-played. Inspirational.

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Jun-22-2020, 12:33pm

V70416 replied to a thread Harvard Musical IQ in General Mandolin Discussions

Took the first part of the test then got to a page with no further options to choose. ?

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Jun-22-2020, 12:10pm

V70416 replied to a thread Transcriptions for Butch Baldassari's "Travellers" Album? in General Mandolin Discussions

"Travellers" Butch Baldassari,Robin Bullock,and John Reischman is one for the ages. The best of three of the best. My pickin buddy can slam the...

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Jun-22-2020, 11:47am

V70416 replied to a thread Suddenly feeling old in General Mandolin Discussions

Long may you run. My body knows full well that my brain is a chronic liar. They barely speak anymore. I'm going to attempt "Limerock",yet...

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Jun-21-2020, 12:43pm

V70416 replied to a thread Norman Blake Tunes in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

3rd St. Gypsy Rag is a great Mando workout. I always hear Nancy's cello when I hear that tune. Nice job Mack! Playing that one solo takes some...

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Jun-20-2020, 11:54am

V70416 replied to a thread Live from Here is no more in General Mandolin Discussions

Nothin good ever lasts.

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Jun-15-2020, 7:49pm

V70416 replied to a thread Tone-gard & tonyp in Equipment

Not sure if Tony P. still offers them but I have Tonegards for my soprano and concert size ukes. And two for mandolins. They are all about 20...

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Jun-14-2020, 11:32pm

V70416 replied to a thread Happy 70th birthday today to Mike Kemnitzer of Nugget Mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

Happy Birthday,Nugget! I'll hit the big seven-oh in two weeks! God willing. Wish I coulda kept Nugget #223. Such is life. Glad I had it for a...

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Jun-14-2020, 10:49pm

V70416 replied to a thread Saddle issue in Equipment

Can't help with your saddle question; but,since you mentioned NB strings,I have to ask if you have ever tried Monel on your guitar or mandolin? I...

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Jun-12-2020, 7:02am

V70416 replied to a thread Blue chip picks in Equipment

Good luck on the D'Addario Thile pick. I have had one on order for over a month. No word when they will be available again.

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