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Yesterday, 9:13pm

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

Barring personal tweaks to processes a lot of the answers are answered right right of the bat by some of the more active pro's. How many times can a...

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Yesterday, 9:08pm

John Bertotti replied to a thread Equipment advice please in Builders and Repair

I really enjoy hand planes but they aren't as quick as I would like at times.

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Yesterday, 1:36pm

John Bertotti replied to a thread Equipment advice please in Builders and Repair

Well, thanks everyone. I decided to hold off for awhile and either fab something myself or save a bit for a larger more stable unit. I appreciate the...

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Yesterday, 6:06am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread New guy looking for advice on travel with mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Yeah, like mandokismet says, I would think that if you treat the mandolin similar to how you would a recently shipped mandolin - letting it acclimate...

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Jan-18-2021, 10:45pm

John Bertotti replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I have been using only blue chip in different shapes and sizes. i find my choice changes depending on my mood and how I hear that day.

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Jan-18-2021, 6:12pm

John Bertotti replied to a thread Equipment advice please in Builders and Repair

Thanks Marty! Do these really work well running a board through to get the full 32" or 36" width? Neither is as wide as I have done before so I am...

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Jan-18-2021, 5:36pm

John Bertotti started a thread Equipment advice please in Builders and Repair

I thickness wood by hand, hand planes, routers, belt and disc sanders, sawing etc. I am looking at a Jet drum sander. Does anyone here have a drum...

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Jan-17-2021, 4:16pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread To look at the mando or not? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Sometimes I look at the fretboard, sometimes I don't. I do find that if I want to remember a tune I need to play it a couple of times with my eyes...

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Jan-17-2021, 5:59am

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

You're on fire there Mike, great stuff!

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Jan-17-2021, 5:57am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Tenor Guitar Gallery & Sightings in Tenor Guitars

Gorgeous Fletcher tenor there Jim, I still bitterly regret selling my all mahogany Fletcher tenor a number of years ago. Financially I didn't have a...

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Jan-17-2021, 5:55am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Pick Thickness in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Echoing what has already been mentioned here, the type of mandolin you're playing/how heavy your strings are may influence your preference, in...

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Jan-17-2021, 5:46am

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

Those fret markers look awesome - can't wait to hear this when it's ready for action!

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Jan-17-2021, 5:45am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type? in General Mandolin Discussions

I really like the McClung armrests and found that they put my arm at a good angle for playing. I decided to not put one on my Girouard when it...

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Jan-17-2021, 4:27am

Aidan Crossey replied to a thread Update on "The Irish Mandolin" - and other stories in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I've added a new page to the site. Those who follow my Twitter feed (a mere handful, tbh) which kicked off in November 2020 will know that now...

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Jan-15-2021, 7:07am

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion THE ROWAN TREE - UK PHOTOGRAPHY Part 2 in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Lovely stuff the pair of ye and gorgeous images!

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Jan-15-2021, 6:39am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Looking for instruction in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

When you say "irish style of songwriting" are you talking about songs with words or are you talking about tunes? - Echoing the recommendation above,...

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Jan-15-2021, 6:25am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Mandolin flagship song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Depends on what genre of music you play on the mandolin as well - not all of us play Bluegrass, so a "must know" tune in that world wouldn't be the...

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Jan-15-2021, 2:25am

Aidan Crossey replied to a thread Update on "The Irish Mandolin" - and other stories in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I was talking to a fiddler friend a while back. It turns out we were both at a gig by The Gloaming at the Union Chapel in London a few years ago...

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Jan-15-2021, 2:14am

Aidan Crossey replied to a thread Update on "The Irish Mandolin" - and other stories in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

You're not wrong there, Jill. A gentleman and (literally!) a scholar. I'm very fortunate to have made his acquaintance, regardless of the gift he...

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Jan-14-2021, 3:59pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Update on "The Irish Mandolin" - and other stories in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

What a gorgeous mandolin, Mike is the salt of the earth!

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Jan-14-2021, 2:51pm

Aidan Crossey replied to a thread Update on "The Irish Mandolin" - and other stories in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I managed - with some considerable expenditure of time and effort - to complete the "re-tabbing" exercise I referred to in my post of 10th December. ...

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Jan-14-2021, 9:20am

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Lovely stuff, and loved the photos in the video as well!

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Jan-14-2021, 5:06am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Video: The Princess in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

The Gypsy Princess is one of my favourite tunes - lovely playing all round! The cello sits so nicely in the tune. We have a wonderful young trad...

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Jan-13-2021, 10:29am

Aidan Crossey replied to a thread Video: The Princess in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Hi Pete... You're very lucky to have such a talented brood who share your taste in music. I'll drop you a direct message with a link to my...

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Jan-13-2021, 5:35am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Multiple guitars but just one mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I only have one mandolin (and one guitar, and one tenor banjo) because the herd needed to be thinned over the years either due to financial need or...

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Jan-13-2021, 5:23am

Aidan Crossey replied to a thread Video: The Princess in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Hi Pete Sorry for only just getting around to commenting now; I've been meaning to chip in my tuppence worth for a few days. That arrangement...

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Jan-12-2021, 5:47am

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion A Trip to the Cottage in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice one Mike, and such lovely tone as always!

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