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Feb-21-2019, 10:47pm

Charles E. replied to a thread I need one of these in General Mandolin Discussions

On the other hand there is this...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwx-zjekLLA For some reason, even though I know the process of...

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Feb-21-2019, 10:36pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Would appreciate some opinions please. in General Mandolin Discussions

Congratulations on your new Diamond Back! Looking forward to some pics........ ...

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Feb-21-2019, 8:26pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Interesting Loar copy on eBay in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Wait a second, that's a "Gabson", not a Gibson!

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Feb-21-2019, 4:26pm

Charles E. replied to a thread I need one of these in General Mandolin Discussions

A pretty cool instrument and she plays quite well but that is the last thing I need.

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Feb-20-2019, 7:53pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Gibson A 50 for $7500 in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It makes you wonder what kind of research they do before posting. Obviously not much.

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Feb-19-2019, 10:18pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Weber Gallatin F weight & action vs. other entry-level mandolins in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Sorry to hear about your injury, I hope you heal well and are able to pick! By all means attend the mandolin camps.

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Feb-19-2019, 8:02pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Weber Gallatin F weight & action vs. other entry-level mandolins in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Most A style mandolins can be set up right or left handed at the cost of a new nut and bridge. If you are set on getting an F style your choices are...

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Feb-19-2019, 6:09pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Tim O'Brien in General Mandolin Discussions

I have always enjoyed watching Tim O'Brian play. He is always relaxed and there is no wasted movement in either hand. I wish I could say the same for...

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Feb-19-2019, 2:04pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Wilson Mandolin, Just bought one, Would like info in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Welcome to the Cafe Jim. The mandolin appears to be your basic, mass produced, economy model that were sold with a variety of names on the head...

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Feb-18-2019, 4:54pm

Charles E. started a thread Electric griddle bending iron in Builders and Repair

Saw this in the classifieds and thought it was very clever......... https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/135456#135456 NFI

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Feb-18-2019, 3:29pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Which mandolin should I buy? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Sounds good, I tried to embed the video but it came up as an error. Maybe the link will work..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J4IEETv-HA

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Feb-18-2019, 3:17pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Which mandolin should I buy? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Wow, that's beautiful. Congratulations!

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Feb-18-2019, 2:29pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Best chop around $1000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Just posted in classifieds, KM 1000 for 1000. Can't go wrong. You beat me to it..........https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/135588#135588

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Feb-18-2019, 8:17am

Charles E. replied to a thread Best chop around $1000 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

This just landed in the classifieds...... https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/135566#135566 NFI

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Feb-17-2019, 10:14pm

Charles E. replied to a thread What pick for what style? in General Mandolin Discussions

One thing about a Bluechip is that they sell pretty quickly here in the classifieds. So if you don't bond with your choice you could flip it.

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Feb-17-2019, 9:52pm

Charles E. replied to a thread A4 or Fake on eBay? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

No way that is an original Gibson product. Whoever buys that is getting a pig in a poke.

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Feb-17-2019, 7:57pm

Charles E. replied to a thread What pick for what style? in General Mandolin Discussions

Here....... https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/117767-The-Traveling-Pick-Sampler-Anyone-Interested?highlight=traveling+pick+sampler

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Feb-17-2019, 6:32pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Would appreciate some opinions please. in General Mandolin Discussions

This just landed in the classifieds....... https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/135569#135569 NFI

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Feb-16-2019, 7:37pm

Charles E. replied to a thread A4 or Fake on eBay? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I can't recall Gibson ever using a herringbone soundhole rosette. The binding looks to be too white and too sloppy. Agreed that the photo's are...

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Feb-16-2019, 4:15pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Would appreciate some opinions please. in General Mandolin Discussions

Gilchrist mandolins average around 19 K or so, a bit over the OP's price point.

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Feb-15-2019, 3:09pm

Charles E. replied to a thread American-made F-body mandolins around $2,500 in General Mandolin Discussions

This just landed in the classifieds....... https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/135420#135420 NFI

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Feb-15-2019, 8:40am

Charles E. replied to a thread A mandolin/violin relative price story in General Mandolin Discussions

It makes me smile to think of people here agonizing over spending $35.oo on a Bluechip pick when most professional violinist will have to pay...

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Feb-14-2019, 7:43am

Charles E. replied to a thread Practicing while using a strap in Equipment

Thanks for the insights folks. I think part of the problem was that the strap was too long. I adjusted the length so that the mandolin is in the same...

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Feb-13-2019, 7:49pm

Charles E. started a thread Practicing while using a strap in Equipment

I mainly play old time music and 99% of the time play while seated. Recently I went to a jam and all the playing was done standing up. I have a strap...

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Feb-13-2019, 6:47pm

Charles E. replied to a thread putting it in perspective in General Mandolin Discussions

Hey Ranald, there is a previous thread about this......... https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/143518-Ol-Time-Atonal

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Feb-13-2019, 5:05pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Affordable melody banjo options in General Mandolin Discussions

What Jim said....... https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/131353#131353 NFI

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