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Today, 10:12am

Don Grieser replied to a thread Treating Trigger Finger - My First Cortisone Injection in General Mandolin Discussions

That shot was excruciatingly painful for me and it took a few days before my left ring finger settled down. It helped for a few months and then the...

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Yesterday, 4:41pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion October Waltz ( Fraley ) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I second Frithjof's comments. Wonderful.

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Yesterday, 11:53am

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Garfield's Blackberry Blossoms in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks to all for your comments, John & John, Simon, Frithjof. Appreciate you giving our tunes a listen. Thanks, Frank. You'd probably have to...

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Yesterday, 11:50am

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Annadeene's Waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

A beautiful waltz played with great feeling and expression. Thanks for sharing it with us, Frank!

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Yesterday, 11:36am

Don Grieser replied to a discussion The Hare in the Corn in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Fine playing John and Frithjof. Love the tone you get from that cool-looking mandolin, Frithjof. I would hate to change strings on it with that...

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May-16-2022, 7:00pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Tell Me About Playing Mandola Vs. Mandolin in CBOM

Who’s making modern mandolas in the Gibson tradition of ~15.75” scale lengths with oval soundholes?

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May-13-2022, 9:33pm

pheffernan replied to a thread NMD and Intro in General Mandolin Discussions

No oval?

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May-13-2022, 6:22pm

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

I bought the CD off of Ry's bandcamp page ( rycooder.bandcamp.com ) to get the booklet and got an immediate download. Listened to it today and it's...

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May-11-2022, 3:24pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Should a beginner buy electric mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

19 consecutive posts to a thread has to be some kind of record.

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May-10-2022, 3:53pm

pheffernan replied to a thread block inlay patterns in General Mandolin Discussions

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May-09-2022, 3:53pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Apollo Picks ! in Equipment

Has anyone ordered the Reischman pick with John’s bevels and, if so, how did they work? I was always under the impression that his attack was...

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May-08-2022, 12:59pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Arch/carved top mandola under 1000$? in CBOM

Here’s one: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/187301#187301

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May-06-2022, 7:06pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread block inlay patterns in General Mandolin Discussions

Now that's classy, Billydog! Just curious, is there any concern about wear on block inlays or is it as hard or harder than ebony?

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May-05-2022, 4:09pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Calling time on this F4 listing. in Vintage Instruments

Yes, F4’s are a higher trim line and generally fetch even higher prices.

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May-04-2022, 3:48pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Calling time on this F4 listing. in Vintage Instruments

There are a couple of F2’s in the classifieds for $6-7K.

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May-02-2022, 5:19pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Primer on buying vintage mandos online in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I only disagree insofar as the Loar era also coincides with a number of advances — adjustable truss rod, more narrow neck profile, adjustable bridge,...

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Apr-30-2022, 7:33am

pheffernan replied to a thread Best Mandolin for Traveling From Sea Level to High Desert? in General Mandolin Discussions

A used one has been circulating through Guitar Centers. They usually offer extended trial periods and forgiving return policies. ...

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Apr-29-2022, 7:32pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Yay or nay to a strap button in Vintage Instruments

I have never added a strap button to a mandolin that lacked one (including a 1924 Gibson A snakehead) or removed a strap button from a mandolin that...

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Apr-26-2022, 9:59am

Don Grieser replied to a discussion The Maple Leaf/Mouth of the Tobique in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Yes sir! Fine playing, cool video, and the instrument switch was perfect.

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Apr-26-2022, 9:56am

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Farewell To Nigg in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

John, the interplay between the octave and mandolin is really well-conceived and executed. Definitely can hear the pipe origin of the tune when those...

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Apr-26-2022, 9:45am

Don Grieser replied to a thread NMD - Brentrup Model 23 in General Mandolin Discussions

My 2002 has the same profile as yours, pops. Easy player. I was a little nervous about the neck profile when I was deciding to buy it, but it works...

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Apr-24-2022, 6:11pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread NMD - Brentrup Model 23 in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats, Eric. I recently got a 2002 23V and posted about it here. They are something special....

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Apr-23-2022, 10:47am

pheffernan replied to a thread Case for Poe Scout mandolin? in Equipment

I’d be tempted to install the Thomastik-Infeld Mittels, which I have tried successfully on a couple of flattops. I believe that I have Curt Mangan...

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Apr-23-2022, 8:21am

pheffernan replied to a thread Case for Poe Scout mandolin? in Equipment

That one has been well traveled, as I attempted to document here: https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/group.php?discussionid=5351&do=discuss I...

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Apr-23-2022, 7:44am

pheffernan replied to a thread Case for Poe Scout mandolin? in Equipment

Hey Bill, I notice that this post is your first after nearly twenty years as a member. That has to be some kind of record! As the owner of Poe...

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Apr-21-2022, 8:58pm

Don Grieser commented on article On the Bus with Bill Monroe by Mark Hembree in Publications

We heard some great stories from Mark at Monroe Camp last year about his travels with Bill. The book should be great.

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Apr-21-2022, 8:55pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread 6 Vintage Gibsons on the cover of Norman & Nancy album in Vintage Instruments

AKA the "random hippie sanding" episode.

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Apr-21-2022, 8:49pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Monroe Mandolin Camp Abington VA in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Richard, I went in 2019 and in 2021. It's an extremely well-run and organized camp, full of friendly campers and instructors. There's always some...

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Apr-21-2022, 5:41pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread 6 Vintage Gibsons on the cover of Norman & Nancy album in Vintage Instruments

It is wonderful. It was released on CD as "Natasha's Waltz." Norman was a guest at Monroe Camp in 2021 and said the album was their response to the...

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Apr-20-2022, 10:38am

Don Grieser replied to a thread 6 Vintage Gibsons on the cover of Norman & Nancy album in Vintage Instruments

Marked down from $3 Million. :whistling:

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