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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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Jan-11-2021, 3:47pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Old mandolins versus new a conclusion in General Mandolin Discussions

Nice wood in that Richmond!

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Jan-11-2021, 3:42pm

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

I Just got shipping conformation from Nick today. Looking forward to trying it.

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Jan-11-2021, 2:49pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Monroe's strings in Equipment

Past discussion..... https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/6327-What-Strings-did-Monroe-Use Looks like you hit it in the first part of...

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Jan-11-2021, 1:58pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Monroe's strings in Equipment

Gibson makes a signature set.... https://www.stringsandbeyond.com/gibimophbrwo.html

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Jan-09-2021, 5:19pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Favorite Metronome in Equipment

This... https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/55589/455449/ :grin:

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Jan-09-2021, 4:29pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Mandolins with violin-style construction are nothing new... in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I wonder if that is a repurposed viola neck attached to the body? That might explain the ebony "button graft". It would also help with the...

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Jan-09-2021, 12:57pm

Charles E. replied to a thread A models rocking the classifieds in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Add a Gilchrist, Ellis A-Deluxe, Elkhorn and A couple of Zetas. :mandosmiley:

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Jan-08-2021, 8:20pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Mandolins with violin-style construction are nothing new... in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It is cool funk none the less.

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Jan-08-2021, 6:01pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Mandolins with violin-style construction are nothing new... in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

The scroll looks nicely carved, the sound holes are too crude for Rocca. I doubt it will ever be attributed to a specific maker.

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Jan-08-2021, 2:08pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Martin Tenor Constuction Plan in Tenor Guitars

This may be what you are looking for... https://cadguitarplans.com/product/cad-tenor-acoustic-guitar-plan-martin-style-size-0

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Jan-07-2021, 6:17pm

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

Ordering one tomorrow. Looking forward to see how it is different from the BC I have but do not care for.

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Jan-06-2021, 4:26pm

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

Joe, I included a Wegen in the second envelope I sent. Hopefully you will get them in a timely manner.

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Jan-06-2021, 3:42pm

Charles E. replied to a thread What's in your case? in General Mandolin Discussions

Gee Zack, thats not even enough for a six pack of beer! What did the winner get? $15.oo?

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Jan-05-2021, 8:54pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Bridge upgrade on new Eastman mando? in General Mandolin Discussions

Zach, I did all the work myself, so not a whole lot into it. I also sold off an Eastman 314 that I tweaked a bit at the same time, they were good...

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Jan-05-2021, 7:17pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Bridge upgrade on new Eastman mando? in General Mandolin Discussions

Zach, yes I did! A barley played Girouard F-5 came up at a great price so I sold off a few mandolins to make the purchase. The guy who bought the 315...

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Jan-05-2021, 7:00pm

Charles E. replied to a thread What's in your case? in General Mandolin Discussions

Small pair of wire cutters, string winder, small bag of picks for back up, two digital tuners(one with a dead battery), spare set of strings. I...

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Jan-05-2021, 6:33pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Another really weird hybrid -- a "cigar box mandolin" in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Quite some time ago, I bought a couple of cigar boxes from a flea market, mostly to store small parts. I had one left over so I decided to make a...

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Jan-05-2021, 4:06pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Bridge upgrade on new Eastman mando? in General Mandolin Discussions

That would exceed the cost of the mandolin! :whistling: Truth be told tho, When I had my 315, in addition to a CA bridge I upgraded the tuners to...

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Jan-04-2021, 7:05pm

Charles E. replied to a thread 2020 tribute Vessel A model in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Beautiful! Interesting look with the sunburst top and natural back and sides.

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Jan-04-2021, 6:48pm

Charles E. started a thread A models rocking the classifieds in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Man, there are two A models by Apitius, one by Duff and a Monteleone "Radio Flyer" in the classifieds today. :mandosmiley:

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Jan-04-2021, 5:59pm

Charles E. replied to a thread "Tripping up the Stairs" with Jackson Grimm on mandolin in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Nice, what kind of mandolin is Jackson playing?

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Jan-04-2021, 3:45pm

Charles E. replied to a thread "Tripping up the Stairs" with Jackson Grimm on mandolin in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Video is not playing. :confused:

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Jan-03-2021, 8:32pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

What does that have to do with Bluegrass? :confused:

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Jan-03-2021, 7:20pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Nate Lee with his Pava F5 in Bluegrass Unlimited in General Mandolin Discussions

It seems that Nate has been a fan of Pave mandolins for a while.

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Jan-03-2021, 6:48pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

Well according to Mike Cross " A good Bluegrass picker can play a three minute song in a minute and a half". :grin: Of course not all songs are...

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Jan-03-2021, 6:34pm

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

Big fan of the brown 1.5 small triangle Primetones. I drill a hole pattern similar to the Wegans for improved grip. Next stop will be Apollo "Peek"...

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Jan-03-2021, 5:18pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Tenor Guitar Gallery & Sightings in Tenor Guitars

Mel Torme playing a Martin O17-T with Lucille Ball...

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