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Today, 1:28pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Useful Tip For Changing Strings in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

+1 on this. What a pain changing strings on my slot head guitar. At least there are only six strings to deal with :mandosmiley:

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Today, 1:15pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Education in General Mandolin Discussions

I played through both the artist and the mini, both sounded very, very good. I bought the mini merely to save cash, as I had tried (and owned) other...

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Yesterday, 11:50am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread NMC rare relic (re-purposed autoharp body) in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I had to find out who Barbie Edwards is https://therapyharps.com/about-barbie-edwards/

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Dec-10-2019, 1:37pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Education in General Mandolin Discussions

+1 I made three trips to Fiddlers Green recently and had a field day each time playing numerous mandolins and a few guitars. Definitely found some...

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Dec-10-2019, 12:50pm

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

To get the least harmonic "interference" from a string, pluck it with fleshy part of finger at the twelfth fret. With that in mind, I go for a...

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Dec-08-2019, 4:07pm

Jon Hall replied to a thread Going out of the country...personal item/carry-on? in General Mandolin Discussions

When I step on the plane, I ask the attendant if they can store my mandolin in their crew locker. More often than not , they've done that for me;...

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Dec-07-2019, 1:56pm

Jon Hall replied to a thread Intervals/Scale Ricky Skagg's Breaks on J.D. Crowe & the New Sout in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Thanks Niles.

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Dec-07-2019, 12:10pm

Jon Hall started a thread Intervals/Scale Ricky Skagg's Breaks on J.D. Crowe & the New Sout in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

I hear Ricky playing scales during his breaks that sound like 3rd intervals. Could someone explain what he's playing? Thanking y'all in advance.

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Dec-07-2019, 9:52am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Micing mandolins for recording purposes... in General Mandolin Discussions

I’ve used AT PRO35 for a clip on condenser. Also used the old standard SM 57 on a stand. Both work very well in different circumstances. But recently...

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Dec-05-2019, 1:42pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Some good practice in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I don’t mean to strictly categorize it though. I remember one of the tunes he sings in Gb is by Chris Knight, from Kentucky. This song:...

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Dec-05-2019, 1:25pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Some good practice in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

That’s good stuff, but no, it’s a sort of contemporary country music style of Oklahoma and North Texas....

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Dec-05-2019, 12:58pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Blues Mandolin Song Choices in General Mandolin Discussions

I have a few favorites lately in different styles on mandolin, Green River (CCR), Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning (Rev Gary Davis) and Diving Duck...

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Dec-05-2019, 12:01pm

Mark Gunter started a thread Some good practice in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I recently hit upon a fun practice regimen, entirely by chance. It involves nothing more than playing with my son. He's long been in this phase...

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Dec-05-2019, 11:35am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread So... They seem to think I'm starving and homeless? in General Mandolin Discussions

Happened to me last night, and I remembered this thread from last year :) I think it has much to do with the Christmas season ... notice this...

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Dec-03-2019, 5:27pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Aaron Weinstein Interview in JazzTimes in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks! Enjoyable and informative. I wasn't aware of Aaron's bouts with the dread crab. Love his work.

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Dec-02-2019, 10:31pm

Explorer replied to a thread Mandolin vs. Mandola? in General Mandolin Discussions

I recommend you do a bit more research. It really seems you've missed out on the available historical record. That page you provided didn't even list...

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Nov-30-2019, 11:46am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Help ID approx date on L&H bowlback? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Love this picture of her grandma! Let me encourage you to post it in another thread here titled "Women with Mandolins",...

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Nov-30-2019, 10:59am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread historical fiddle and mandolin footage, Canadian north in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Yes in fact the insignia on cap reads “US” A fiddler and guitarist, joined by mandolinist, great footage!

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Nov-28-2019, 12:46pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Improvising in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Ah, yes, I agree. Chart wasn’t useful for me personally. YMMV. But Don’s advice was helpful, as usual. Much appreciated.

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Nov-27-2019, 12:05pm

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Chop Melody Style in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Fun little lesson there!

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Nov-27-2019, 11:33am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Improvising in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I haven't gotten that impression from anyone's remarks here; "compete with composing"? It is plain and simply composition, on the fly and in the...

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Nov-27-2019, 11:26am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Improvising in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Of course they do ... IOW, the advice was to play the scales in a harmonic context, "Play a major scale while the chord it corresponds to is...

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Nov-25-2019, 9:08am

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

Thanks for the link, Gunnar. Nice blog you have there. I'm going to practice, catch you later!

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Nov-23-2019, 6:08pm

Jon Hall replied to a thread The Kentucky in General Mandolin Discussions

The finish on my KM956 is very thin. I'm sure this helps the tone and volume. The very thin finish is one of the reasons I had a custom pick guard...

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Nov-23-2019, 11:24am

Jon Hall replied to a thread The Kentucky in General Mandolin Discussions

The same Steve Hartz. In a few short hours I'll be making music with him. I think the KM150 sounds good and the one I've seen has a really nice dark...

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Nov-22-2019, 4:04pm

Jon Hall replied to a thread The Kentucky in General Mandolin Discussions

I have a KM-956, which is the same instrument as the 950 but with a different color; a deep reddish brown. I bought this A model so I could get a...

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Nov-19-2019, 8:55am

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

I've been using EXPs for a couple of years. I'm looking forward to trying the set of XTs I ordered last night. I still use Monel on my old A2 but...

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Nov-18-2019, 11:47am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread Happy Birthday, Mandolin Cafe! in General Mandolin Discussions

Happy birthday MC! https://www.mandolincafe.com/paypal.html

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Nov-18-2019, 11:40am

Mark Gunter replied to a thread New here, hello. in Builders and Repair

Hi Murray! I posted pics front and back of one of your finished Broadway mandolins last year, along with a YouTube sound clip. Can be seen at this...

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Nov-13-2019, 7:05pm

Explorer replied to a thread Anyone seen a build like this before: Custom guitar in Builders and Repair

I've seen that kind of headless travel guitar before, but eventually gave up after many pages of brpwsing through Google image search results on...

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