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Today, 4:09am

Gunnar replied to a thread Opus mandolin in Builders and Repair

Ok cool! I'll PM you closer to the time I'll be there to get your WhatsApp details. I'd love to do some demo vids on them

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Yesterday, 2:25pm

Gunnar replied to a thread Opus mandolin in Builders and Repair

I'm curious how much do your mandolins sell for roughly? And how far are you from Edenvale? I come through there every so often, and I'll be there...

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Yesterday, 2:14pm

Gunnar replied to a thread Opus mandolin in Builders and Repair

Looks great! Check out mandolessons.com and learn a little bit of how to play

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Yesterday, 2:49am

Gunnar replied to a thread And the prize for worst mandolin photoshop goes to....... in General Mandolin Discussions

Ha! I saw the title and immediately knew what it was... it's still funny :))

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Yesterday, 2:44am

Gunnar replied to a thread Cherokee Shuffle feat. The pickin' critters in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Thanks! I love playing clawhammer banjo, it's very relaxing. My mom loves it too, so that's a plus also

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Yesterday, 2:43am

Gunnar replied to a thread Cherokee Shuffle feat. The pickin' critters in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Thanks!

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Nov-19-2019, 12:05pm

Gunnar commented on article Guess the Mandolin Dawg is Playing, Win $100 Gift Certificate to Acoustic Disc in Announcements

Well, I got them mostly wrong. I guessed a few Ferns right and a couple of Gils, but all by random chance

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Nov-19-2019, 3:57am

Gunnar replied to a thread Cherokee Shuffle feat. The pickin' critters in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Yep all the instrumentation, mixing and editing was done by me, and believe it or not all the photos are real pictures of me playing..... ok maybe...

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Nov-18-2019, 9:07am

Gunnar started a thread Cherokee Shuffle feat. The pickin' critters in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

https://youtu.be/ipVKPSnxh7k Full description at YouTube I recommend listening with earphones to hear the guitar solo

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Nov-18-2019, 9:00am

Gunnar commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #203 w/ Special Guest Sierra Hull in dbmandolin

Yay Sierra finally featured on mandolin Mondays! Now I can die in peace.... jk. But seriously awesome picking! I want this tune to become the theme...

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Nov-17-2019, 10:54am

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

Cool. I've spent plenty of time in jozi, but I prefer Cape town (I learned to walk there as a baby) wish I could play it for the sound demo...

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Nov-17-2019, 10:52am

Gunnar replied to a thread Material Below the Bridge in General Mandolin Discussions

I was having issues with those strings vibrating, so I weaved a leather cutting in. Worked great

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Nov-17-2019, 5:08am

Gunnar replied to a thread Forgive me....for I have sinned..... in General Mandolin Discussions

If it had four strings, no forgiveness necessary. If it had five, the mandolin world will never forgive you. If it had six, the banjo world will...

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Nov-17-2019, 5:01am

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

Hey welcome! Cool design. Where in south Africa are you? I'm in Mozambique but I visit SA frequently

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Nov-16-2019, 1:07pm

Gunnar started a thread New blog post! in General Mandolin Discussions

https://theoffgridmusician.music.blog/2019/11/16/practice-perfection-and-professionalism/ Go check it out, I'd be super happy if you leave a like...

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Nov-16-2019, 1:00pm

Gunnar replied to a thread Suggestions for Online posting of musical content for payment? in General Mandolin Discussions

Patreon

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Nov-16-2019, 12:45pm

Gunnar replied to a thread Kentucky KM-505 vs Loar LM-600 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I'd recommend the 505 as it'll be better for the same money. Unless you just have to have an F style. I'd also recommend if at all possible to play...

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Nov-15-2019, 3:37pm

Gunnar replied to a thread Old Ebenezer Scrooge format? in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

I had already heard that version, and still couldn't tell if it was part of the tune or just a variation. But looks like everyone agrees it's a four...

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Nov-15-2019, 6:30am

Gunnar started a thread Old Ebenezer Scrooge format? in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

I've has this tune (old ebe scrooge) stuck in my head, and when that happens it comes out my fingers. So I've been playing it a bunch, and was...

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Nov-15-2019, 3:52am

Gunnar replied to a thread Online percussive dance tutorials? in General Mandolin Discussions

Oh ok

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Nov-15-2019, 3:50am

Gunnar replied to a thread I started a blog! in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks! The homeschooling helps, as does the fact that I spend as much (or more) time around adults than kids

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Nov-14-2019, 5:23am

Gunnar replied to a thread Pomeroy mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

If you're looking for something more inexpensive, Eastman is known to have rather smaller necks. I also play fiddle and prefer a smaller neck

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Nov-14-2019, 5:19am

Gunnar replied to a thread Online percussive dance tutorials? in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, my hair is on it's way already..... I don't know what shtick means? Or oprylandish? You've stepped out of my vocabulary range. I do understand...

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Nov-14-2019, 5:16am

Gunnar replied to a thread I started a blog! in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks! Lol, that doesn't really surprise me, though if you met me in person you might think the opposite :))

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Nov-13-2019, 5:58am

Gunnar started a thread I started a blog! in General Mandolin Discussions

So, I finally decided to go ahead and start a blog. I decided not to use the cafe blog for several reasons and instead used wordpress. Man, it was...

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Nov-12-2019, 3:23pm

Gunnar replied to a thread Disappointment in General Mandolin Discussions

Oopsies, duplicate post

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Nov-12-2019, 3:17pm

Gunnar replied to a thread Disappointment in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats! Got video?

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Nov-12-2019, 3:12pm

Gunnar commented on article The Mandolin Store Black Friday Sale Includes Eastman MD515CC Giveaway in Announcements

How does one become eligible for entry?

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Nov-12-2019, 3:57am

Gunnar replied to a thread Online percussive dance tutorials? in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, Ranald, I was not specifically looking to add dance to my picking, but I did figure once I learned the dance it would be easier to put it...

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Nov-12-2019, 3:54am

Gunnar replied to a thread Online percussive dance tutorials? in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for posting that! It was very easy to follow, and I just might incorporate that into my fiddling. The only thing I failed to consider was that...

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