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Today, 4:55pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Beginner Celtic mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Seconded. My first thought was a used flattop from a small shop or independent builder, and a buddy of mine raved about a Newell he owned.

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Today, 6:17am

pheffernan replied to a thread First Time Cafe Seller - Returns Cost Allocation in General Mandolin Discussions

I typically have listed instruments for sale with the explicit condition that a buyer will pay for shipping both ways in the unlikely event of a...

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Yesterday, 11:49pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Sunday picking sessions at my house are keeping me alive... in General Mandolin Discussions

That's what it's all about! Good food, good company, and good picking. Keeps us all alive.

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Yesterday, 4:58pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Thomastik-Infeld string weights in General Mandolin Discussions

How short? Would they accommodate a 21.5” scale (depending on tailpiece)?

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Yesterday, 4:50pm

pheffernan replied to a thread upgrade thoughts in Looking for Information About Mandolins

For sure. Buy a used A5 appropriately depreciated and enjoy the ride: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/147720#147720

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Dec-07-2019, 11:25am

pheffernan replied to a thread Octave mandolin by Thijs van der Harst in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Hey Bob, do you have any similar video showing off the Smart mandola listed in your signature?

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Dec-06-2019, 9:39am

pheffernan replied to a thread ISO Recs for Bluegrass Mandolins in the $900-1.2K rang in General Mandolin Discussions

This one seems a great buy: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/147940#147940

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Dec-06-2019, 9:07am

pheffernan replied to a thread Oval hole differences in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Typically, maple is associated with a brighter tone and mahogany a warmer one.

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Dec-04-2019, 10:35pm

Don Grieser commented on article New Music from Mike Compton & Norman Blake: Gallop To Georgia in New Music

The book has both standard notation and tab for mandolin.

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Dec-03-2019, 11:05pm

Don Grieser commented on article New Music from Mike Compton & Norman Blake: Gallop To Georgia in New Music

Absolutely a gem of a recording, just stellar in every way. And the book provides a great resource for learning the tunes. Get them both!

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Nov-29-2019, 1:45pm

Don Grieser commented on article New Music from Gregg Daigle and Don Grieser - Palatable to a Goat in New Music

Thanks. Yes, I wrote the Goat tune.

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Nov-25-2019, 5:03pm

pheffernan replied to a thread ISO Recs for Bluegrass Mandolins in the $900-1.2K rang in General Mandolin Discussions

You can occasionally find a Gibson A9 in your range that would suit your needs.

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Nov-24-2019, 3:19pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks, I wasn't sure if it was a Loar or Fern. Did that one get repaired or is it still like that?

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Nov-24-2019, 2:31pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Converting Trinity College OM to lefty? in CBOM

I’d be more inclined to buy something that is already set up for a lefty: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/147243#147243 However, if you’re...

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Nov-24-2019, 1:06pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Love the look of that one. Also a big fan of slim/slender necks. So fast and easy to get around on. Didn't Ricky sand down a neck on a 20's...

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Nov-24-2019, 12:06pm

Don Grieser commented on article New Music from Gregg Daigle and Don Grieser - Palatable to a Goat in New Music

There is one tune on my bog cedar top Girouard mandola. I wrote the tune right after getting the mandola and named the tune "Max and Lauri" for the...

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Nov-23-2019, 9:50am

pheffernan replied to a thread PEEK Pick by EML Picks in Equipment

It’s going to be hard for someone else to determine what is going to work for you as tastes vary. Size is important, but so are material, shape, and...

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Nov-23-2019, 8:25am

pheffernan replied to a thread PEEK Pick by EML Picks in Equipment

For your goals, I would recommend the PEEK. Not only does casein produce a darker tone to my ears, but it is available from a number of manufacturers...

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Nov-23-2019, 8:09am

pheffernan replied to a thread Mandolin players who bought or have played a Waterloo Mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The one-piece design was my least favorite part of a Flatiron 1N and a pair of Redline Travelers that I previously owned. When I commissioned my...

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Nov-23-2019, 8:04am

pheffernan replied to a thread Just wanted to say thanks... in General Mandolin Discussions

You might find that one Passernig is not enough. Ask me how I know . . . :whistling: There is a pretty one in the classifieds right now: ...

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Nov-22-2019, 7:25pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Live From Here - Is There a Better Music Show ANYWHERE? in General Mandolin Discussions

Tomorrow's show will have That Rhymin' Simon, yes, Paul Simon. And there will be video. I hope there's some mandolin on a Paul Simon tune or two.

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Nov-20-2019, 6:23pm

pheffernan replied to a thread And the prize for worst mandolin photoshop goes to....... in General Mandolin Discussions

Just not his gloves.

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Nov-19-2019, 8:28pm

Don Grieser commented on article New Music from Gregg Daigle and Don Grieser - Palatable to a Goat in New Music

Thanks! pheff: That back cover pic was taken about 20 years ago when I was younger and stupider. I found the right mandolin now. In case anyone...

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Nov-18-2019, 6:04pm

pheffernan commented on article New Music from Gregg Daigle and Don Grieser - Palatable to a Goat in New Music

I really enjoyed this collection, Don. I admired the creative takes on familiar tunes, like The Big Scioty, and I would be proud to have written the...

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Nov-16-2019, 10:17am

Don Grieser replied to a thread Mandolin Close Ups in General Mandolin Discussions

In picture 5, your James tailpiece isn't closed all the way. Is it causing the buzz? Also, moving the truss rod should be done in minimal increments...

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Nov-16-2019, 9:34am

pheffernan replied to a thread 1925 Gibson Mandolin Production Estimate - By Model in Vintage Instruments

#81254 just turned up at Bernunzio’s: https://bernunzio.com/product/gibson-4-snakehead-26339/

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Nov-13-2019, 11:45pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

Always enjoy hearing MO.

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