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Charles E. replied to a thread buying first mando without playing? in General Mandolin Discussions

This Eastman in the classifieds looks like a very good deal... https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/152632#152632 So does the Morris A-5 that just...

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Apr-01-2020, 8:57am

Charles E. replied to a thread Just bought my first mandolin! in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Belle, did you get the mandolin yet?

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Mar-31-2020, 3:04pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Hello, first time player here in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome to the Cafe! Dennis Vance at The Mandolin Store has a selection of left handed mandolins and his shop is highly regarded here... ...

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Mar-30-2020, 9:03pm

Charles E. replied to a thread buying first mando without playing? in General Mandolin Discussions

One thing to remember about the Gallitans is that some were made with mahogany back and sides and some with maple back and sides, I would go with the...

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Mar-30-2020, 5:28pm

Charles E. replied to a thread buying first mando without playing? in General Mandolin Discussions

Depending where you are in NC I would pay a visit to Kevin at MandoMutt in Efland..... http://www.mandomutt.com/products-page/new-arrivals It...

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Mar-28-2020, 9:18pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Some instruments take time to sell in Builders and Repair

I think it's just part of the business, many times I have seen mandolins advertised as "shop worn" at a discounted price in an effort to move them...

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Mar-28-2020, 6:56pm

Charles E. started a thread Some instruments take time to sell in Builders and Repair

Limited mandolin content. I just got word that a viola I built in 2010 while working at a violin shop as a restorer and maker sold this week. It...

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Mar-28-2020, 4:37pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Just removed my "Florida"...myself..with a coping saw... in General Mandolin Discussions

You can get a "Knew" one for $20 cheaper... https://www.knewconcepts.com/Coping-saws.php The titanium saws are over $200.oo

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Mar-27-2020, 6:24pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Waiting for UPS in General Mandolin Discussions

I don't know whats in Hanks box but Doug, did the Kimble two point arrive?

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Mar-27-2020, 2:08pm

Charles E. replied to a thread What's your new fiddle tune? in Old-Time, Roots, Early Country, Cajun, Tex-Mex

Music for a found harmonium. I have a great recording of it by The Mando Mafia.

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Mar-27-2020, 12:13pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Northfield Calhoun in General Mandolin Discussions

You can choose between two different pick guards, one stuck to the top or a floating one. You can also order an arm rest.

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Mar-26-2020, 7:47pm

Charles E. replied to a thread GIROUARD F4 Delivered Today !!! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

As much as I like my Girouard, The one Heiden I played still haunts me to this day. Played it against a Gil and a Montelone and it absolutely ruled...

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Mar-26-2020, 6:55pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Collings MT2 vs MF-GT? in General Mandolin Discussions

Sorry about that, missed the reference to the F. My brain was still on the two point.

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Mar-26-2020, 6:37pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Collings MT2 vs MF-GT? in General Mandolin Discussions

Just went to their website, don't see it listed. Doug, is that the one you bought?

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Mar-26-2020, 5:57pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Informal Poll in General Mandolin Discussions

Why set the cap at 10 K? Gils, Dudes, Heidens, Montelones, and others are all the 20 K range. Lots of happy owners.

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Mar-26-2020, 5:54pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Informal Poll in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes, yes Sir you have. :)

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Mar-26-2020, 5:01pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Informal Poll in General Mandolin Discussions

Money better spent then on a couple of bottles of Pappy Van Winkle. ;)

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Mar-26-2020, 7:23am

Charles E. replied to a thread GIROUARD F4 Delivered Today !!! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

As the proud owner of a Girouard mandolin (F-5 # 83) I can attest to what great folks Max and Lauri are. That said, I am extremely envious of of you...

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Mar-25-2020, 7:08pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Breaking in or Opening Up in General Mandolin Discussions

Who you calling half deaf? :whistling:

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Mar-25-2020, 6:31pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Circa 1924 Lyon & Healy Style B with differences! in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Nick, I think you have a really cool L&H inspired mandolin there. I hope it plays well and brings you joy. I have myself have been inspired by...

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Mar-25-2020, 5:12pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Collings MT2 vs MF-GT? in General Mandolin Discussions

Good on you!!! Enjoy. :) Oh, when you get it, we want pics and sound clips. :whistling:

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Mar-25-2020, 4:55pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Collings MT2 vs MF-GT? in General Mandolin Discussions

I had the same experience last year at Avenue Guitars in Colorado. Played a beautiful quilted Collings F-5 (10 K if I remember) then played a...

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Mar-25-2020, 2:47pm

Charles E. replied to a thread My New (Old) KM-1500 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Wow, from the photos I would have never guessed it was that old. NOS. Enjoy!

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Mar-25-2020, 2:38pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Royall Tenor Resonator in Tenor Guitars

A new listing for a parlor sized tenor... ...

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Mar-25-2020, 1:58pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Collings MT2 vs MF-GT? in General Mandolin Discussions

How goes the search Doug? Have you narrowed it down?

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Mar-25-2020, 1:53pm

Charles E. replied to a thread My New (Old) KM-1500 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Nice score. Looks to be in very good shape, what year is it?

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Mar-24-2020, 8:44pm

Charles E. replied to a thread back thickness in Builders and Repair

https://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Blueprints_and_Plans/A5_Mandolin_Plan.html

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Mar-24-2020, 7:59pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Conference Call Jam Session !! in General Mandolin Discussions

It looks like I would need to plug in some how. I currently do not have that capability.

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Mar-24-2020, 7:54am

Charles E. replied to a thread Conference Call Jam Session !! in General Mandolin Discussions

A friend just sent me this... https://jammr.net/ Is anyone familiar with it?

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Mar-23-2020, 8:39pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Circa 1924 Lyon & Healy Style B with differences! in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Post # 1, according to the Pleijsier book on L&H and Washburn the label is circa 1917. Coming from a background in violin restoration, labels are the...

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