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Yesterday, 5:11pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Tenor Guitar Gallery & Sightings in Tenor Guitars

I’ve always wanted to try a Fletcher to see how well the 21” scale could support a low G. It looks great.

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Jan-13-2021, 1:43pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion Available Instruments in group Mike Black Mandolins

One of Mike's A4's, I believe #18, has returned to Greg Boyd's for $2350: https://gregboyd.com/product/2013-mike-black-a-4-oval-hole-mandolin/

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Jan-12-2021, 11:16am

pheffernan replied to a thread Old vs New Oval in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The Cafe turns up an easy way to find her: https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/members/8571-Gail-Hester Gail builds incredible mandolins, but few...

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Jan-11-2021, 9:57pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Mid-Mis for sale in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

The MM-8 was the Mid-Missouri’s least expensive mandolin as far as I know, their travel instrument. The modern equivalent from Big Muddy goes for...

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Jan-11-2021, 7:36pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread F'in Mandolin Shootout with a Nugget, Gilchrist and Hogan! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Thanks, Jake. Great playing and interesting to compare the mandos. I'll take the Gilchrist. :grin:

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Jan-10-2021, 10:04am

Don Grieser replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

A tribute in the New Yorker....

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Jan-09-2021, 8:38pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Winter Lochan (An original composition) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

A beautiful melody to go with those fine photos, John. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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Jan-09-2021, 8:16pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Week #36 ~ Lord Inchiquin in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Yeah, Mike. Good one. We all need more O'Carolan.

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Jan-09-2021, 8:14pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Mazurka fra Ærø in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Wonderful playing, David, and a great tune. But why did the chemist's butler always reek of herring? Why did the chemist even have a butler? Or a...

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Jan-09-2021, 5:06pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

I’m aware. From what I’ve read, Mike seems to enjoy experimenting, both with his Loar (removing the Virzi, tinkering with the nut, modifying the...

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Jan-09-2021, 3:36pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

Did he “replace” his Loar or add a Northfield to his stable of instruments for any number of reasons?

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Jan-09-2021, 9:36am

pheffernan replied to a thread Mike Marshall's Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

How many of those mandolins (and makers) were around in 1979? We are spoiled now with the range of quality instruments and talented builders...

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Jan-08-2021, 8:15pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Week #48 ~ Shove That Pig's Foot A Little Closer to the Fire (OT) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks, Mike. Wonderful job on Pig's Foot by your group. Reminds us all how great it is to play music with other people. Really missing that. :(

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Jan-08-2021, 8:12pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Ever just love the sound of your mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

Pretty much every time I play it. :mandosmiley:

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Jan-07-2021, 9:17pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion Passernig Video Clips in group Passernig Mandolins

Here is a clip of #86 from the North American Guitar Company:

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Jan-07-2021, 7:45pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion Available Instruments in group Passernig Mandolins

Old #86, the F5 offered my Smoky Mountain Guitars and then J&J Guitars on Reverb, is being sold now used by the North American Guitar Company...

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Jan-06-2021, 11:42am

pheffernan replied to a thread Arch-top GOM - oval or ff hole? in CBOM

So you have access to Dr. Dave Cohen, one of the leading experts on the physics and mechanics of musical instruments, and you're asking me for my...

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Jan-05-2021, 7:21pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Arch-top GOM - oval or ff hole? in CBOM

I had a buddy named Carl who used to buy and sell lots of cool mandolins. When asked for his advice on which singular one to purchase, he was known...

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Jan-02-2021, 7:52pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Week #126 ~ Seneca Square Dance in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

A fine rendition, Simon. I know this tune from the late great Butch Baldassari. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO_4kKbL96M

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Jan-02-2021, 7:29pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread D'Addario Chris Thile Signature Pick in Equipment

As I remember from reading the packaging, I think the proceeds go to the D'Addario Foundation that supports music education projects of all kinds. ...

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Jan-02-2021, 7:16pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion New Custom House in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Great playing, Mike. I must not have been at Telluride that year. Cool experiences down at Elks Park. Got to see Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin,...

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Jan-02-2021, 7:11pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion The El Paso Waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Christian, nice job. Glad to see some more interest in this beautiful tune.

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Jan-02-2021, 9:56am

pheffernan replied to a thread OK, we've done nut width, but how about neck depth and shape? in General Mandolin Discussions

Buy the best mandolin that you can afford, ideally used and appropriately depreciated. Learn what you can from it with full recognition that your...

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