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Today, 7:58pm

Charles E. replied to a thread crooked endpin hole on Eastman 505 in Builders and Repair

Sounds like it is better than new. ;)

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Today, 7:54pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Stripping Nitro Off the Back in Builders and Repair

Previous thread from someone who did a lot more...... https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/103373-Rebuilt-and-refinished-The-Loar-LM-600 ...

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Yesterday, 7:59pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Whatever Happened to Birdseye Maple? in General Mandolin Discussions

I do not where you get your information from but birdseye maple is way down on the list for fiddles. Because of the tiny knots and the thinness of...

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Yesterday, 7:48pm

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

Brand new milestone, post # 5678. :grin:

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Yesterday, 7:45pm

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

I should get it tomorrow. ;)

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Yesterday, 4:28pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Women with Mandolins in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Oh, just made the connection. I thought the face and playing were familiar. I wish her all the best in her future.

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Yesterday, 4:14pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Women with Mandolins in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I just stumbled upon Maddie Witler, has she been mentioned yet? Wow! What a talent. :disbelief: gU7cKo2mJho

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May-14-2022, 5:30pm

Charles E. replied to a thread NMD and Intro in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome to the Cafe! Your MAS (mandolin acquisition syndrome) is off to a good start. ;) As a fellow Girouard mandolin owner, I will tell you that...

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May-12-2022, 6:05pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder "Hooray Hooray" in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

Article about the new recording...... ...

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May-12-2022, 3:56pm

Charles E. started a thread Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder "Hooray Hooray" in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

Looks like Taj and Ry recorded a new album after 50 years..... RxvORYMCppw

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May-11-2022, 5:33pm

Charles E. replied to a thread What are your roles? in General Mandolin Discussions

I just try my best to blend in and add to the music. Mostly Old Time Stringband music.

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May-11-2022, 5:26pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Four-string acoustic mando in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The Mandolindo..... https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/186565#186565 NFI

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May-09-2022, 8:58pm

Charles E. replied to a thread The Ugliest Mandolin Cafe Hat in the World in General Mandolin Discussions

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May-08-2022, 6:34pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Pick Boxes in Equipment

It has been discussed before...... https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/89733-pick-box

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May-07-2022, 4:12pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Whats your String Height preference (G Strings) in General Mandolin Discussions

2.5mm. ;)

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May-07-2022, 4:00pm

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

When I first ordered a couple of picks from Nik, the ones he sent were thinner than I requested so I sent them back (the cost of a postage stamp) and...

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May-05-2022, 7:15pm

Charles E. replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Jo, a very interesting tune. It is dark in nature in reference to an oncoming hurricane I suppose. It instantly reminded me of a tune I tried to...

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May-04-2022, 7:35pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Pyramid bridge replacement on a Martin style 1 copy. in Builders and Repair

Thanks, if I come up short would you be willing to do the replacement? I respect your cred here and shipping might not be a problem. I am retired and...

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May-04-2022, 7:16pm

Charles E. started a thread Pyramid bridge replacement on a Martin style 1 copy. in Builders and Repair

In 2009 I built a matched pair of a six string and tenor guitar from LMI's Martin style 1 guitar plans. The six string bridge needs to be replaced...

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May-04-2022, 3:57pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Harvest Moon - AJ Lee style in General Mandolin Discussions

Been discussed before, here is Watchhouse(formally Mandolin Orange)... ...

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May-03-2022, 6:34pm

Charles E. commented on article KR Strings and Mandolin Cafe Announce Mandolindo Giveaway - Registration Begins May 3 in Special Events

When does it end?

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Apr-21-2022, 2:48pm

Charles E. replied to a thread This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Flatiron pancake, over priced by about 2K I think..... https://www.ebay.com/itm/313909156156?hash=item491671993c:g:AisAAOSwRQZiKrU4 :disbelief:

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Apr-21-2022, 1:35pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Case for small Martin tenor guitar? in Equipment

Find a Taylor guitar dealer and look at the gig bags for the "Baby" and or "Big Baby" guitars. I have two of them, one for my National and one for a...

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Apr-21-2022, 12:50pm

Charles E. replied to a thread Jug Band music in General Mandolin Discussions

My friend, Marshall Wyatt, who owns "Old Hat Records" has an amazing collection of vintage 78's and put together this CD awhile ago... ...

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Apr-20-2022, 7:30pm

Charles E. replied to a thread tuning machine ratios in Equipment

Wait a minute, the OP is happy with his one to one ratio autoharp tuners but is complaining about modern geared mandolin tuners!? :confused:

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