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Yesterday, 9:49am

Tim Logan replied to a thread The Joy of an OM in CBOM

My OM has a 23" scale and I have no problems with a floppy G string - or any other strings. Going to an OM from a mandolin does require a different...

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Jan-14-2021, 9:25pm

Tim Logan replied to a thread Hi Everyone in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome Eric. You will find that the Cafe is an unbelievably great resource for all things mandolin. The members are kind and generous with there...

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Jan-14-2021, 9:19am

Tim Logan started a thread Gertrud Troster, Jiro Nakano sheet music in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

I so much enjoy listening to Gertrud Troster's CD Nakano: Jewels for the Mandolin that I just wanted to make sure people were aware that music for...

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Jan-13-2021, 7:58am

Tim Logan replied to a thread The Joy of an OM in CBOM

The most enjoyable instrument I have ever played is my 23" scale Burgin Octave Mandolin!

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Jan-13-2021, 7:52am

Tim Logan started a thread Eva Scow and Mike Marshall in General Mandolin Discussions

I would love to see these two incredible musicians performing together. As far as I can tell it has never happened. Edit: Actually the more I...

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Jan-11-2021, 6:43pm

Tim Logan replied to a thread Differences between Eastwood Mandostag and Godin A8 in General Mandolin Discussions

kurth83 I should have said Mandocaster - sorry. So would you be saying the Godin and Mandocaster are essentially similar? Or am I being obtuse? ...

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Jan-11-2021, 6:15pm

Tim Logan started a thread Differences between Eastwood Mandostag and Godin A8 in General Mandolin Discussions

I know absolutely nothing about electric mandolins - so please bear with my question. For practical purposes are these two mandolins essentially the...

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Jan-08-2021, 7:14am

Tim Logan replied to a thread Ever just love the sound of your mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

Absolutely! All four of them!

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Jan-04-2021, 3:49pm

Tim Logan replied to a thread Customer selecting specific woods for custom build in Builders and Repair

The luthier who recently made my octave mandolin was totally amenable to my selecting woods. First we discussed the tonal qualities of all the woods...

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Jan-04-2021, 11:08am

Tim Logan replied to a thread It's the anniversary of Mandolin Mondays #1 in General Mandolin Discussions

Mandolin Monday's is super!!!

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Jan-03-2021, 7:08pm

Tim Logan replied to a thread PW Crump Guitar Bodied Bouzouki? in CBOM

Last summer I corresponded with Mr. Crump while deciding on an octave mandolin. He is definitely still making instruments.

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Dec-31-2020, 8:03am

Tim Logan replied to a thread Thank you Scott and Mandolin Cafe in General Mandolin Discussions

Support your local mandolin cafe today. Send a New Year's donation. The Cafe's on line presence is more important than ever in these difficult times!

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Dec-30-2020, 5:48pm

Tim Logan replied to a thread Thank you Scott and Mandolin Cafe in General Mandolin Discussions

Not enough good things can be said about the Mandolin Cafe. Fantastic - and please always donate when you successfully use the classifieds. The...

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Dec-30-2020, 8:39am

Tim Logan replied to a thread Burgin Shanghai Octave Mandolin review in General Mandolin Discussions

I have had this octave mandolin for over a month now. Every day I enjoy it more. Fingering challenges are becoming quite manageable as is tremolo on...

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Dec-27-2020, 10:42pm

Tim Logan replied to a thread Round Bevel vs Speed Bevel in Equipment

I always keep two of each pick that I like - one with a rounded edge and one with a bevel. For certain situations I will also get a more pointed...

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Dec-27-2020, 4:17pm

Tim Logan replied to a thread How Many Like Blonde Mandos?? in General Mandolin Discussions

Come to think of it, I guess I'm into blondes 😂

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Dec-26-2020, 4:30pm

Tim Logan replied to a thread Invention in C Major BWV 772 Nugget F5 and Northfield Octave in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Jake you're terrific- thanks so much for your patience and explanations. This is really helpful!

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Dec-26-2020, 6:47am

Tim Logan replied to a thread Invention in C Major BWV 772 Nugget F5 and Northfield Octave in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Jake - I looked up the Shure KSM32 microphone and about fell over when I saw the $500+ cost LOL. I have been using a simple Zoom iQ7 microphone...

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Dec-24-2020, 7:16am

Tim Logan replied to a thread Invention in C Major BWV 772 Nugget F5 and Northfield Octave in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Thanks Jake. I will experiment and chip away at it I'll definitely send you a message if I run into a problem. Again, great video!

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Dec-23-2020, 9:19pm

Tim Logan replied to a thread Invention in C Major BWV 772 Nugget F5 and Northfield Octave in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Jake thank you so much for such a thorough answer. I have been trying to experiment with this type of thing and in particular your comments about...

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Dec-23-2020, 7:34pm

Tim Logan replied to a thread Invention in C Major BWV 772 Nugget F5 and Northfield Octave in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Jake can you please share with this techno dummy how you made such a great video? Software? Mistakes to avoid? Equipment? Thank you.

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Dec-23-2020, 10:29am

Tim Logan replied to a thread Substantial sale at Bernunzio's in Vintage Instruments

Every year the Umberto Ceccherini drops $1000. And every year I stare at it. The glitz and fluting are pretty spectacular. I've always wondered how...

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Dec-22-2020, 10:30pm

Tim Logan replied to a thread Octave mandolins are totally addictive in CBOM

Marcus CA "For me, the resonance and sustain are the huge draws of the OM. That's why I've never been a GBOM fan." When I began my research for an...

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Dec-22-2020, 5:54pm

Tim Logan replied to a thread Why do L&H Model A, B, & C owners use TI mittels and not starks? in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

I finally made the move to Dogal Calace R92 mediums for my L&H. I wish I had done it sooner. Over time I have grown less enamored with TI's on the...

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Dec-22-2020, 4:05pm

Tim Logan replied to a thread Octave mandolins are totally addictive in CBOM

Monte - what is the nut width? Your slender neck comment has me curious. Thank you!

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Dec-21-2020, 10:10am

Tim Logan replied to a thread Octave mandolins are totally addictive in CBOM

Now THAT is a beautiful instrument- whoa!!!

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Dec-21-2020, 9:20am

Tim Logan replied to a thread Octave mandolins are totally addictive in CBOM

It's a REALLY BIG RABBIT HOLE to fall down!

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Dec-21-2020, 9:17am

Tim Logan replied to a thread Shout-out for Duke Sharp's Garageband Theory book in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Sue - if you get hooked, you might try Magnus Zetterlund's six week Fretboard Success class next time he offers it. It is incredibly worthwhile. (and...

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Dec-21-2020, 9:08am

Tim Logan started a thread Octave mandolins are totally addictive in CBOM

And that's all I'm saying on the topic!

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Dec-20-2020, 10:25am

Tim Logan replied to a thread Using tremolo with classical music on an octave mandolin in Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

Eugene - very helpful videos. Thank you so much - a picture (video) is worth a thousand words!

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