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May-24-2022, 3:40pm

pheffernan replied to a thread New Mandolin day! Help IDing vintage Gibson mandolin in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I’d estimate a ~1927 build and ~1929-30 delivery based on comps in the archives. Somebody with a copy of Spann’s guide handy might be able to dial it...

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May-23-2022, 10:20am

Mike Buesseler replied to a thread Travel with mandocello...? in CBOM

If you can stomach the cost, you could ship it ahead to someone (a reputable music store, perhaps). Airlines charge for a lot of check in luggage...

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May-20-2022, 7:45pm

Mike Buesseler started a thread The Wisdom of the Elders in Rock, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Rockabilly

I haven’t seen this posted here, but I’m sure many of you will enjoy this as much as I did. It’s mostly Norman and Nancy Blake, if you need some...

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May-19-2022, 3:53pm

Mike Buesseler replied to a thread Hangin' Dog (Nancy Blake cover) in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Hey, you guys ROCKED that tune if you ask me. I haven’t heard the original.

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May-17-2022, 8:54am

Mike Buesseler replied to a thread Thomastik Medium Flatwound Strings in Equipment

.010 = .01

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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-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-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-04-2022, 1:53pm

Mike Buesseler replied to a thread Franks' Mandolin Kitchen in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Frank, I don’t hear many people play what you’ve been playing. It’s such delightful music to my ears. I’ve known most of these tunes forever, it...

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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-27-2022, 9:16pm

Mike Buesseler replied to a thread Valse de Jouets in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

I can never tell if this is going to work or not….I can’t open mp3s from this site on my iPad. Anyway, this is my attempt at Valse des Jouets....

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