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Today, 2:33pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

Nah, nobody cries when they cut up a mandolin banjo. The only problem I ever had with them was keeping them in tune.

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Today, 2:31pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Rigel Mandolins not responding emails - tailpiece question in Builders and Repair

Post a picture of the tuners from the back showing the plates and the button. The tailpiece might have been unique to the mandolin but the tuners...

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Today, 1:52pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Kimble two point reviews? in General Mandolin Discussions

Will really has something special going on with these two points!

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Today, 1:36pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Nyberg Flattop Mandolin Build Thread in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

And we have binding....

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Today, 9:13am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

Does anyone know the difference between a mandolin banjo and an onion? Asking for a friend.

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Yesterday, 8:02pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Couple of tunes in calico tuning in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Well done!! I've never tried this tuning before.

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Yesterday, 3:23pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Kentucky km1000 serial number age? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

If someone doesn't come up with an answer you could try contacting Saga. https://www.sagamusic.com

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Jan-18-2021, 1:36pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Nyberg Flattop Mandolin Build Thread in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Moving right along! Mine has the snakehead. Love the other headstock shape too.

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Jan-17-2021, 3:56pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Refurbishing my old Stewart MacDonald (kit) mandolin in Builders and Repair

Tops can be graduated from the top side or the bottom. It's just harder to check the thickness with the mandolin intact. Keep in mind you may need to...

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Jan-17-2021, 3:44pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

Best of luck, let us know how it comes out.

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Jan-17-2021, 1:15pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Tone bar question in Builders and Repair

Thanks John.

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Jan-17-2021, 1:13pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Shutt mandolins in Vintage Instruments

You know, if the tailpiece cover was there....

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Jan-17-2021, 9:40am

sgarrity replied to a thread Nyberg Flattop Mandolin Build Thread in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

12’ radius on the top and about an 8’ radius on the back, induced by the bracing. And thanks all. I’m really happy with how it’s coming together....

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Jan-17-2021, 1:01am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

Those will be the dimensions of the tuners. If they match up with your post holes center to center it should work. Mark the middle of each hole and...

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Jan-16-2021, 11:44pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Resetting Expectations on Quality in General Mandolin Discussions

I have Boxers. There’s dog slobber on my Heiden....:mandosmiley:

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Jan-16-2021, 11:04pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

Those are the tuners I linked to above and could be the closest to what you have. Look at this diagram. That is the dimension you need to be...

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Jan-16-2021, 10:56pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Where are the ' Big guys ' ? in Builders and Repair

Andrew Mowry was last active today at 11:14 AM and last posted on January 7th. I don't remember ever seeing a post from Don McRostie or Monteleone....

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Jan-16-2021, 10:12pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Who is this singer/mando player? Nashville Jam/Goodnight Irene in General Mandolin Discussions

https://www.brennenleigh.net

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Jan-16-2021, 4:26pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Nyberg Flattop Mandolin Build Thread in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

To my knowledge it’s a true flattop, definitely not carved. I’ll have to ask Lawrence if there’s any induced arching.

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Jan-16-2021, 4:05pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Martin Mandolin Identity in General Mandolin Discussions

Ya gotta do what you gotta do and I understand that completely but the fact that there are true amateurs here that have built musical instruments...

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Jan-16-2021, 1:30pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Nyberg Flattop Mandolin Build Thread in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Fretboard coming together.....

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Jan-16-2021, 12:53pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

If I remember right, he can do a 4 finger chop chord in first position.....on the mandocello!

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Jan-16-2021, 12:00pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Martin Mandolin Identity in General Mandolin Discussions

Great job on building the case Steve. I've always wondered why there wasn't more of build your own case movement. Some people build some heavy boxes....

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Jan-16-2021, 11:44am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread What tools do I need ? in Builders and Repair

I've always loved Darryl Wolfe's bridge top machine. ...

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Jan-15-2021, 8:42am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread please help in Vintage Instruments

Yes, it did the trick but I can't seem to get to it anymore because there are too many cases stacked in front of it. Yes, I am a sick man.

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Jan-14-2021, 3:06pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

If you are planning on filling the holes and re-drilling it would make more sense to get a matched drill bit and dowel set that would allow you to...

17 replies | 612 view(s)

Jan-14-2021, 3:03pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Gibson A-40 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I was under the impression the backs were laminated arched with a brace. That's what Gruhn's book says as well.

5 replies | 349 view(s)

Jan-14-2021, 12:29pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Harmony H-417 Mandolin in Equipment

https://www.chrisvallillo.com/post/harmony-monterey-h417-mandolin

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Jan-14-2021, 12:27pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread please help in Vintage Instruments

And no self respecting slimeball would keep the cases where they could be counted. I will note that when I finally built shelving for all my...

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Jan-14-2021, 12:23pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Harmony H-417 Mandolin in Equipment

It should be a Harmony Monterey A style. They made the Monterey from the mid 30's to the late 70's. I don't know if they kept the same model number...

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