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Today, 4:45pm

Charles E. replied to a thread 1920/1930 Supertone Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Click on Go Advanced and then on the top bar, next to the smiley face, there is a paperclip icon. Click on that and you can download photos from your...

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Today, 3:23pm

Charles E. replied to a thread What A style Oval hole mandolins to consider in $2000 range? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Of the makers you mentioned, the Gilchrist will be well above your stated price range. Also they very rarely come up. New Collings MT-O's are over 3K...

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Today, 3:10pm

Charles E. replied to a thread New Mandolin Day! in General Mandolin Discussions

The Ellis two point mandolins are drool worthy. The oval one at the Mandolin Store sure caught my eye. Play it in good health!

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Yesterday, 8:27pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Definition of a good mandolin player’s spouse in General Mandolin Discussions

You mean "My Green Eyed Girl"? :))

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Yesterday, 7:41pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Newbie to the Cafe and the Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome Scott! Enjoy the mandolin journey. This is the most welcoming and best run (thanks mods) site on the web. Looking forward to hearing about...

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Yesterday, 7:14pm

Charles E. replied to a thread ? about Dunlop Primetone picks... in Equipment

You have got that right, we are still getting Christmas cards that were sent in early December!

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Yesterday, 6:52pm

Charles E. replied to a thread ZETA acoustic mandolin question in Builders and Repair

Aha, I see mention of a "Proprietary Tone Port", fancy name for bolt on access? ;) If it is intended as a sound port to give the player feedback,...

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Jan-24-2021, 9:27pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Looking For Chip Bach in Old-Time, Roots, Early Country, Cajun, Tex-Mex

Looks like he is on facebook. You could PM Steve Sorenson, he seems to be in touch with Chip.

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Jan-24-2021, 7:49pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Mandolin Cafe Milestones in General Mandolin Discussions

Oops, I meant to post this one with the cute pixie on your shoulder, blowing in your ear. ;)

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Jan-24-2021, 7:28pm

Charles E. replied to a thread 1930's Gibson AOO Mandolin, somewhat easy fix in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

When I see screws in the head and tail block, it's a big red flag to me. I would steer clear.

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Jan-24-2021, 7:25pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Newbie looking to identify type/age of mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Use the "go advanced" option and then click on the paperclip icon. You can download images from your files.

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Jan-24-2021, 7:14pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Mandolin Cafe Milestones in General Mandolin Discussions

Here ya go JB, my wife and I had a wonderful visit. Next time I hope we can play some.

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Jan-23-2021, 4:28pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Dubova tenor guitar in Tenor Guitars

I made a tenor based on a Martin style 1. To me it is the best looking and best sounding.

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Jan-23-2021, 3:20pm

Charles E. started a thread ZETA acoustic mandolin question in Builders and Repair

I noticed this ZETA mandolin in the classifieds and was wondering what the plastic "trapdoor" was below the button on the back. When I first saw this...

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Jan-23-2021, 11:00am

Charles E. replied to a thread A5 build plans in Builders and Repair

To back up what James said, read post #7 from Darryl Wolfe in a previous thread about the Loar A-5... ...

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Jan-22-2021, 7:25pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Kelley A-V-5 advice needed in Builders and Repair

Not to diminish Skip's talent as a builder, I find the #2 pic a little telling. It looks like he did not have a perfect fit, hence the dark wood...

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Jan-22-2021, 6:27pm

Charles E. replied to a thread A5 build plans in Builders and Repair

James Condino drew up a set of plans for a Gibson Snake Head mandolin.... https://luth.org/instrument-plans/mandolin-family/ That might be a...

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Jan-21-2021, 8:06am

Charles E. replied to a thread Dubova tenor guitar in Tenor Guitars

Beautiful! Whats the scale length on that?

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Jan-20-2021, 5:55pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

I always enjoy seeing that clip when posted! :)

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Jan-20-2021, 5:50pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Collings Headstock and string winders in Equipment

Tim, glad you brought up this subject again. I just ordered the Music Nomad string winder for my self. If you google "mandolin string winder" you...

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Jan-20-2021, 4:12pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Collings Headstock and string winders in Equipment

Recent thread here.... https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/151206-String-winder?highlight=string+winders

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Jan-20-2021, 2:11pm

Charles E. replied to a thread NC luthier in Builders and Repair

+1 for David and Greg, good guys that do good work... https://hansonandcrawford.com/

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Jan-19-2021, 9:39pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Couple of tunes in calico tuning in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Ah, North Carolina fiddler, Marcus Martin.... Thanks Amanda!

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Jan-19-2021, 9:24pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Couple of tunes in calico tuning in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Very nice! Why is it called "Calico" tuning?

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Jan-19-2021, 4:36pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Advice needed for complement to my Weber Gallatin F Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

There is this Weber vintage F-4 in the classifieds at the moment... https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/165761#165761 NFI It might make a nice...

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Jan-19-2021, 3:58pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Definition of a good mandolin player’s spouse in General Mandolin Discussions

"She's a good hearted woman, in love with a mandolin picking man". ;)

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Jan-19-2021, 1:08pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

Here is one being played very well and in the type of music it is best suited for (I think).

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Jan-17-2021, 11:55am

Charles E. replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

The only thing I wish is that the picks would have some sort of logo on them identifying them as "Apollo" picks. Nik is a one man operation so...

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Jan-16-2021, 5:36pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

I just received my Apollo "PEEK" pick today, style F 1.25 mm (although it actually comes in at 1.2). Over all I am quite impressed. The finish is...

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Jan-16-2021, 5:23pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Apollo picks -- another option for you in Equipment

Buck, just out of curiosity, what is the thickness of the Apollo casein pick you are using?

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