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John Soper replied to a thread How do these on-line private-sales work? Pay first or ship first? in General Mandolin Discussions

I've bought & sold many times on the Cafe. When payment received (PayPal or check clears), the Cafe gets at least 2% and the instrument is shipped. ...

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Jan-21-2021, 7:34pm

John Soper replied to a thread Possible Transition from Light to Medium Strings in Equipment

In college, I had a friend who would pay $5 to change strings on his Martin D41 and $10 to change strings on his Guild 212. Don't be like that guy!

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Jan-20-2021, 5:27pm

John Soper replied to a thread Fret Size in General Mandolin Discussions

I seem to remember a luthier on this forum who set up a fingerboard with relatively wide frets up to the7th fret or so, with narrower frets in the...

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Jan-20-2021, 8:51am

John Soper replied to a thread Definition of a good mandolin player’s spouse in General Mandolin Discussions

I was married almost 42 years to a wonderful woman who supported any musical impulse that I had, as long as it didn't break up the household...

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Jan-19-2021, 11:11am

John Soper replied to a thread Collings MF5 - Any years to avoid? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I think Collings started with the MF's first and in the early 00's added the MT's. Fit & finish on every Collings I have played are great. Most...

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Jan-18-2021, 3:24pm

John Soper commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #263 w/ Special Guest Mike Marshall in dbmandolin

Outstanding tribute, well played!

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Jan-18-2021, 8:10am

John Soper replied to a thread Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type? in General Mandolin Discussions

So there you have it for arm rests: Yes, No, and Maybe So. Next, move on to Tone-Gards!

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Jan-16-2021, 8:32am

John Soper replied to a thread Looking for some new tunes in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

Brian Oberlin has recorded a variety of mandolin music, but "Solo Swing" fits the genre and his site has some free instructional material in the...

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Jan-16-2021, 8:18am

John Soper replied to a thread Mandolin armrests - Yes, No, Type? in General Mandolin Discussions

I think the opinions about armrests will be all over the map. You don't "need" one to play mandolin. I personally like the McClung armrests and...

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Jan-15-2021, 2:08pm

John Soper replied to a thread Looking for some new tunes in Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer

Tim Connell is also the mandolinist in Rio Con Brio's Caprice - lovely choro tunes.

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Jan-15-2021, 2:05pm

John Soper replied to a thread Best use of bulk time? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

If you have "bulk" time, you should spend some of that time with purposeful listening to tunes that you want to learn. If you can sing it, you will...

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Jan-15-2021, 1:56pm

John Soper replied to a thread more accurate clip on tuner than Snark? in Equipment

Ed Hanrahan: I agree with your thoughts. The Planet Waves NX-Micro has replaced the Snark and other similar tuners on my instruments. They work...

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Jan-11-2021, 3:48pm

John Soper replied to a thread Old mandolins versus new a conclusion in General Mandolin Discussions

And if it doesn't have a scroll, it just looses that sonic complexity that allows you to play in a bluegrass band. The florentine F-style mandolins...

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Jan-11-2021, 11:16am

John Soper commented on blog entry Mandolin Mondays #262 w/ Special Guest Caterina Lichtenberg in dbmandolin

Beautiful start to the week! Thank you Caterina and David.

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Jan-10-2021, 5:21am

John Soper replied to a thread Multiple guitars but just one mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

After a while you realize that sometimes too many mandolins is one too few! When coronavirus lifts, play as many as you can and you will always be...

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Jan-08-2021, 4:15pm

John Soper replied to a thread Really interesting A-style on ShopGoodwill in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

You could always repair that tenor-side rib and the back crack with Bondo or some other quality wood putty!

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Jan-08-2021, 9:45am

John Soper replied to a thread The Mandolin in America in General Mandolin Discussions

You can only buy that edition in person, supplied in a plain brown paper wrapper from the back room at Carter's. You have to wear a mask. You slide...

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Jan-08-2021, 9:35am

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

There is a spot in my music room that really boosts the timbre of my mandolins. There are days when I forget what I was planning to practice and...

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Jan-05-2021, 5:24am

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

Nothing wrong with A models!

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Jan-05-2021, 5:20am

John Soper replied to a thread It's the anniversary of Mandolin Mondays #1 in General Mandolin Discussions

David and C: Thanks for giving me something to look forward to viewing/listening to every Monday (or Tuesday, depending on schedule). Consistently...

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Jan-04-2021, 7:59pm

John Soper replied to a thread Young Sam Bush A5 video in General Mandolin Discussions

I think that's the White/Rice D28- when Tony originally got it the pick guard was peeling off, if I remember correctly. It's got the BB-scar,...

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Jan-03-2021, 7:24am

John Soper replied to a thread Young Sam Bush A5 video in General Mandolin Discussions

I think it's a re-necked A50, but don't remember the full story.

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Jan-03-2021, 7:16am

John Soper replied to a thread Monteleones at Rudy's Music in General Mandolin Discussions

They carry a great collection of arch top guitars - prices that reflect NYC rents. One can always ask - I think they keep open with their electric...

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Jan-01-2021, 8:44pm

John Soper replied to a thread My wife gifted me two mandolins for Christmas! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

My wife doesn't think she's very good, but I like her work! I'll have to practice more to live up to her painting.

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Jan-01-2021, 3:28pm

John Soper started a thread My wife gifted me two mandolins for Christmas! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Well, at least a portrait of my two favorite mandolins :mandosmiley:.

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Dec-31-2020, 7:51am

John Soper replied to a thread Thank you Scott and Mandolin Cafe in General Mandolin Discussions

Happy New Year to Scott and the moderators and all associated with designing and running this great site. Thank you for another great year - about...

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Dec-31-2020, 7:48am

John Soper replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

I became acquainted with Critter for a brief moment during our annual music camp when he was getting ready to head off to college; totally amazing...

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Dec-30-2020, 8:33pm

John Soper replied to a thread New toy day in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

Pedals are a whole 'nuther rabbit hole one dives into with electric mandolin or electric guitar - first is the axe, then the amp, then the pedals -...

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Dec-30-2020, 8:24pm

John Soper replied to a thread Phoenix Bluegrass in General Mandolin Discussions

I saw that - and lusted. And like so many other times, someone else rescued me from the object of my lust. Thank you, whoever bought that one, and...

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Dec-29-2020, 2:15pm

John Soper started a thread When communicating About an ad, check your Junk Email folder! in General Mandolin Discussions

I posted an ad for F5 tuners a couple of weeks ago, and put the item on hold after an initial reply. I sent the prospective buyer an email with...

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