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Today, 11:42am

JEStanek replied to a thread TablEdit is back! in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks Larry, Scott, and Dan. This is an exception resource for the community! Jamie

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Yesterday, 10:24pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread TablEdit is back! in General Mandolin Discussions

Baron has a great resource of tab which I have utilized extensively, as well! Thank you Baron. Dan

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Yesterday, 7:35pm

fatt-dad replied to a thread Gassing for next Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

a Rigel a-model? f-d

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Yesterday, 4:55pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread TablEdit is back! in General Mandolin Discussions

The tab is so helpful and I want to express my appreciation for it. Thank you Larry, Scott and all contributors. Best to you!

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Yesterday, 2:51pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Any Café Members in Northern Virginia? in General Mandolin Discussions

I used to live in Elkton just 15 minutes East of Harrisonburg and about 30 minutes North of Stanton. When I drove to my hometown in Lynchburg, I...

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Yesterday, 9:38am

Caleb replied to a thread Music Store Etiquette in General Mandolin Discussions

Sherry, how did you pick out the mandolin you currently own?

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Yesterday, 9:36am

Caleb replied to a thread Nickel Creek - When You Come Back Down (posted 2 days ago) in General Mandolin Discussions

That NC record was one of the things that got me into acoustic music. Even with Thile’s amazing playing, the mandolin parts didn’t really grab me...

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Yesterday, 7:23am

fatt-dad replied to a thread Gassing for next Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Flatiron Festival a-model. f-d

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Feb-25-2021, 10:53pm

Caleb replied to a thread E strings unraveling in General Mandolin Discussions

I had a set of La Bellas do this recently. I emailed La Bella and they sent me two new E strings. Great customer service. Just a bad batch. It...

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Feb-24-2021, 8:30pm

Caleb replied to a thread It's Snowing Down in Texas in General Mandolin Discussions

Last week it was in the teens and in my garage I had a small space heater on to keep the pipes to my washer/dryer from freezing. Today I have the AC...

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Feb-24-2021, 5:44pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Gratitude in General Mandolin Discussions

I won't ever play at a level where anything I currently own hinders my skill. Desire for some other mandolins as objects still grips me from time to...

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Feb-24-2021, 12:53pm

Caleb replied to a thread Calton Cases - in pictures in Equipment

The last two episodes of the Fretboard Journal podcast were about Calton cases. Excellent listening.

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Feb-24-2021, 9:13am

fatt-dad replied to a thread chop or other rhythm techniques for octave mandolin? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

if you can reach a chop chord on an OM, go for it! I mean, I got long finger, but. . . f-d

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Feb-23-2021, 3:05pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Eastman MD 305 Upgrades? in General Mandolin Discussions

As others have said, other than a good set up, the only thing that may upgrade the instrument is the bridge. You may also consider switching up...

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Feb-22-2021, 8:16am

fatt-dad replied to a thread J.S. Bach - Invention 4 in Dm, BWV 775 (mandolin / guitar) in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I've learned a few with my guitar-playing buddy. So great to play! Never tried learning No.4 though! Very well done! And, so great listening to...

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Feb-21-2021, 11:52pm

Caleb replied to a thread Small hands and neck width - instruments that fit/don't in Equipment

FYI: Guitar Center’s used section has several A-style ovals. https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/?Ntt=Mandolin%20&Ns=r

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Feb-18-2021, 2:22pm

Caleb replied to a thread Best Oval Hole A Mandolins for Orchestra Playing? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

FYI: I think that particular Eastman model is pretty rare and hard to find. YMMV. I haven't been to a music store in Denton for a long time, but I...

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Feb-18-2021, 12:12pm

Caleb replied to a thread Best Oval Hole A Mandolins for Orchestra Playing? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Sherry, I know you've been given lots of input on mandolins, etc. Not sure if you've seen the Eastman oval F-style. ...

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Feb-18-2021, 8:57am

JEStanek replied to a thread A medieval citole in Builders and Repair

Very nice! Jamie

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Feb-17-2021, 10:33pm

Caleb replied to a thread Set of tunes by O’Carolan in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

That was beautiful. I’ve never heard anyone make a mandolin sound like a harp before, but you managed to do it. Well done!

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Feb-17-2021, 10:36am

Caleb replied to a thread Concerning Hobbits in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

It's definitely a "one of those days" kind of things that I intend to get to. But at this point, when my family sees me getting too close to the DVD...

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Feb-17-2021, 10:32am

Caleb replied to a thread Concerning Hobbits in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I think the main effect that particular style of fiddle has on the Rohan pieces, is making something that's supposed to sound old to begin with sound...

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Feb-17-2021, 9:55am

Caleb replied to a thread It's Snowing Down in Texas in General Mandolin Discussions

We're a few days into this thing here in Texas and many of my friends and neighbors are having to melt snow to have drinking water and flush the...

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Feb-16-2021, 10:09pm

JEStanek replied to a thread It's Snowing Down in Texas in General Mandolin Discussions

Lets steer clear of Climate Change conversations. I sincerely hope Texas get's it's power back ASAP. When you don't have that kind of weather...

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