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Jun-27-2022, 2:47pm

Kevin Briggs started a thread Whiskey Before Breakfast at Black Moshannon in General Mandolin Discussions

The Hamlett sure is ringin' true out in Black Moshannon State Park in central Pennsylvania. Good times!

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Jun-25-2022, 3:39pm

Kevin Briggs started a thread Dixie Hoedown on a Mountain in General Mandolin Discussions

The Hamlett sure held up well on top of Tussey Mountain in central Pennsylvania’s Rothrock State Forest! Dixie Hoedown seemed like the right tune....

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Jun-23-2022, 9:10am

Kevin Briggs replied to a thread Sitka vs. Red Spruce in mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm in agreement with what's been posted so far, in that the type of spruce wouldn't matter to me at all. Admittedly, I've been a sucker for red...

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Jun-20-2022, 12:37pm

Kevin Briggs started a thread D'Addario Shout Out in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Everyone, Just a quick shout out to D'Addario. It seems like a big company and I tend to overlook it for that reason, but it has recently shown...

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Jun-18-2022, 2:34pm

Kevin Briggs replied to a thread Steve Earle Interview in General Mandolin Discussions

Here it is, folks!

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Jun-17-2022, 1:07pm

Kevin Briggs replied to a thread Steve Earle Interview in General Mandolin Discussions

Man... divorce. It can be such a tough process. I'm waiting to hear if Steve's management is okay with me posting a clip here. In the meantime,...

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Jun-16-2022, 10:10am

Kevin Briggs replied to a thread Steve Earle Interview in General Mandolin Discussions

Some of it will be released in the new day or two. I’m hesitant to share it publicly because he didn’t agree to that.

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Jun-15-2022, 8:13pm

Kevin Briggs started a thread Steve Earle Interview in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey Everyone… I got to interview Steve Earle today as part of a promo for a show he is playing Sunday at The State Theatre in State College, PA....

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Jun-09-2022, 9:59am

Kevin Briggs replied to a thread Gibson and Hamlett Harmony! in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks Everyone! John sent the two-point with J74s on it if I’m not mistaken. I’ve played J75s over the years so was going for that feel and...

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Jun-08-2022, 10:17pm

Kevin Briggs started a thread Elmore James via Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Everyone… Surprise capture of porch jamming at a gathering last weekend. That’s my pal Jeremy and I (The Mystery Mochine) playing Elmore...

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Jun-08-2022, 10:13pm

Kevin Briggs replied to a thread Gibson and Hamlett Harmony! in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks so much! Update… the Gibson has Monels that are a tad higher in gauge than I mentioned. ‘Twas a fun time!

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Jun-05-2022, 2:59pm

Kevin Briggs replied to a thread Gibson and Hamlett Harmony! in General Mandolin Discussions

Ahh… I failed to mention…. The Gibson custom has 10-40 monels (if I’m not mistaken), and the Hamlett has 11.5-41 Nickel Bronze with 17 gauge A...

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Jun-05-2022, 9:37am

Kevin Briggs replied to a thread Seller’s Remorse - 2008 custom Weber Fern in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey Everyone…. Appreciate all of the tips and suggestions. It’s been very helpful an I’m happily a bit reeked in from my intercontinental journey....

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Jun-04-2022, 5:51pm

Kevin Briggs started a thread Gibson and Hamlett Harmony! in General Mandolin Discussions

Heyyyyy… What a day! Check out this Gibson F5 custom from The Mandolin Store and Hamlett two-point fiesta! Big shout out to Aly and Matt...

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Jun-03-2022, 9:36pm

Kevin Briggs started a thread Strings - Ball end to Loop End in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey there…, Any easy tips on how to make a string’s ball end into a loop end?

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Jun-03-2022, 2:09pm

Kevin Briggs replied to a thread Seller’s Remorse - 2008 custom Weber Fern in General Mandolin Discussions

No worries whatsoever. I appreciate you indulging our shared mando-obsession(s). I'm not sure what the Cafe ethics are on this kind of thing, but...

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Jun-03-2022, 10:22am

Kevin Briggs replied to a thread Hamlett Two-Point Review in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey Everyone.... Although I am planning on making a short video featuring the Hamlett and my friend Ali's very nice Gibson tomorrow, here's a...

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Jun-03-2022, 7:21am

Kevin Briggs replied to a thread Seller’s Remorse - 2008 custom Weber Fern in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Everyone, Thanks so much for all of this. There is some very good wisdom in your replies, and it is helping me remain grounded. As of now, I'm...

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Jun-02-2022, 6:30pm

Kevin Briggs replied to a thread Seller’s Remorse - 2008 custom Weber Fern in General Mandolin Discussions

Point well taken, Jeff. I do think he makes trips to the states and it’s within quite a bit of reason to plan around that fact. Dan…. Oh, the...

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Jun-02-2022, 1:07pm

Kevin Briggs replied to a thread Seller’s Remorse - 2008 custom Weber Fern in General Mandolin Discussions

Total Disney potential, at least in the pastoral and Disney-branded sense, lol. He is particularly interested in Northfields and would like to do...

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Jun-02-2022, 10:32am

Kevin Briggs replied to a thread Seller’s Remorse - 2008 custom Weber Fern in General Mandolin Discussions

Updates for ya'.... I am in direct contact the buyer who, despite having what sounds like a few life-ridden years (join the club), is in good...

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Jun-01-2022, 12:33am

Kevin Briggs replied to a thread Hamlett Two-Point Review in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey man! Thanks so much for asking. I’ve actually been meaning to post an update as there’s lots to tell. Above all else, I can say emphatically...

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