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Today, 8:37am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Guitar Pretends To Be A Mandolin! "The Camp." in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

The one on Jake's site looks awesome. I'd like to have one, but not such a project as the one on the 'bay.

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Today, 7:47am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Learning to read Rhythm in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Although I don't "read rhythm" I do count it. In practice (which I do a great deal more of than performing these days) I dissect my playing as though...

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Yesterday, 3:08pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Learning to read Rhythm in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

By the way, I see this is your first post! Welcome to the forum!

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Yesterday, 3:03pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Learning to read Rhythm in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Man, I wish I could help you. I can't. I haven't actually "read rhythm" since playing drums in the marching band in elementary school. I am a...

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Yesterday, 8:32am

Jon Hall replied to a thread Mandolin goes sharp between sessions? in Equipment

I, half-jokingly, tell my mandolin students that unless you want everyone to know you’re a beginner before they hear you play, don’t take your...

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Jan-24-2021, 1:00pm

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion Cleaning products? in group Newbies

Henry's advice on "cleaning" is rock solid. Dust it. Use as little of any product as possible. Forgetting brand names a moment, you can use a very...

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Jan-24-2021, 11:39am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Atlanta Mandolin Luthiers in Builders and Repair

My older brother gave me his '64 Corvair when he got his GTO. I was too young to legally drive at the time, 14 years old, he was 21. My cousin and I...

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Jan-24-2021, 8:00am

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Mandolin goes sharp between sessions? in Equipment

My teacher gave me a humidifier for my case last week. Maybe someone has already suggested trying one, but just in case. . . .

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Jan-24-2021, 7:45am

Jon Hall replied to a thread Mandolin goes sharp between sessions? in Equipment

Relative Humidity explains what your observation regarding temperature. Warmer air can contain more moisture than cooler air. 50% relative humidity...

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Jan-23-2021, 8:21pm

Jon Hall replied to a thread Mandolin goes sharp between sessions? in Equipment

I live in East Texas. On a Spring afternoon the relative humidity in my apartment is 50% but outdoors it is 65-80%.

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Jan-23-2021, 3:08pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

Tom, I tried to do that very thing. See my previous response as to how well that worked out. Maybe the problem is the app.

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Jan-23-2021, 3:06pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

You facetious, Sue? Must be that Billy Jack influence. Lol Why don't you visit me in Texas and we can walk to the luthier? As to the audio...

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Jan-23-2021, 2:44pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Possible Transition from Light to Medium Strings in Equipment

OK, so I just got back from the Luthier. He tuned my mandolin, said the action was good and cannot be set lower, and sent me on my way. No charge. ...

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Jan-23-2021, 12:20pm

Explorer replied to a thread Atlanta Mandolin Luthiers in Builders and Repair

I have no financial interest in this, but I'm a fan of pancake mandolins. I currently only have two non-Flatiron Army Navy mandolins, a JBovier...

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Jan-23-2021, 12:17pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

Actually, Sue, I had planned on upgrading after 5 years of playing. I hit that milestone last May, only to decide I know nothing about buying an...

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Jan-23-2021, 12:13pm

Explorer replied to a thread My mysterious JBovier Knock-off in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I often see, in the guitar world, that having builds done of instruments, effect pedals and other gear in factories in some parts of Asia (China,...

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Jan-23-2021, 11:52am

Explorer replied to a thread Mandolin goes sharp between sessions? in Equipment

I have a hammered dulcimer which has a light coating of marine varnish inside, sealing the wood. Its pitch variances follow only temperature. ...

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Jan-23-2021, 8:34am

Jon Hall replied to a thread A vs. F in Equipment

I’ve found there are a couple of differences not related to tone or appearance. The weight of the F style headstock is heavier than an A style and...

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Jan-23-2021, 8:25am

Jon Hall replied to a thread Mandolin goes sharp between sessions? in Equipment

My mandolins have always gone sharp when the relative humidity is lower. I lived in a house with ac window units and not central air so when I took...

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Jan-22-2021, 7:04pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

Maybe I'll try this.

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Jan-22-2021, 6:20pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

What gave you the idea I've figured it out, Sue! I can't even practice because of my string issues! Time for wine.

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Jan-22-2021, 6:19pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

Nothing happens!

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Jan-22-2021, 6:12pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Creating a solo video with my own backing track in General Mandolin Discussions

I've gotten this far. At the risk of embarrassing myself, how do I drag and drop? I've tried both right and left clicking on my mouse and dragging....

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Jan-22-2021, 5:32pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Possible Transition from Light to Medium Strings in Equipment

The only one I know of is Bryan at Murphy's - right down the street from me.

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Jan-22-2021, 4:46pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread Possible Transition from Light to Medium Strings in Equipment

I hadn't thought about needing a different pick! The one I've liked is a red Big Stubby. If the size is on the pick, I can't read it! It seems...

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Jan-22-2021, 8:09am

Jon Hall replied to a thread Possible Transition from Light to Medium Strings in Equipment

Sherry, another option I think you should consider is GHS Silk and Steel strings or the GHS Silk and Bronze strings. These are a heavier gauge than...

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Jan-22-2021, 12:10am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Preferred wire cutters? in Builders and Repair

When buying diagonal pliers from HF (really, from any hardware or home improvement store), look through the closed plier jaws closely to see if there...

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Jan-22-2021, 12:00am

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion Moving from 2 to 3 Finger Chords in group Newbies

Sherry: "Someone in the forum suggested picking a few songs with just 3 keys, playing those tunes over and over. He suggested starting with D...

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Jan-21-2021, 11:46pm

Mark Gunter replied to a discussion Newbie at 69 in group Newbies

I'm a young 66 now, so I must have been about 61 when I started, though I had been playing guitar for about 50 years at that point. After 5 years of...

16 replies

Jan-21-2021, 10:44pm

Sherry Cadenhead replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Nice! Love the tremolo.

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