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    Re: info on J Bovier mandolin

    Congratulations on a sweet new mandolin!

    The JBovier F5T was built in the latest of the factory in China that Jeff has worked with.
    They are really terrific mandolins!
    You can contact Jeff...
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    Re: NMD Jbovier Tradition

    Nice call! & Welcome to the cafe!
    I have a JBovier A5-T that I love to play.
    His mandolins are great and the setup is top notch!
    Keep in touch and let us know how you're getting on.
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    Re: Pono MND-20 Tenor size Octave Mandolin!

    Since I'm used to playing a 000 size guitar with it balanced on my leg, the smaller body size of the MD-20 just wasn't ergonomically a good fit for me. It sounded and played great though, and if...
  4. Re: Looking for a Tenor recommendation? Try a Blue Ridge BR-40TCE

    Sweet! I saw your previous thread and thought you would end up with the Blueridge tenor. Good call.
    Post a video when you get a chance.

    I have 2 Blueridge tenor guitars, a BR-40TCE & a BR40T and...
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    Re: Toning down a bright instrument

    I'm a fan of Daddario EFW74 flatwound strings, especially for oval hole mandolins.
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    Re: Nut Width for OM

    Needs more room for thicker strings, and you need more room between strings to keep them from interfering with each other.

    Edit- more importantly for small hands, you might consider a shorter...
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    Re: Nut Width for OM

    1-1/4" to 1-3/8" is normal for OM
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    Re: Gibson F-5L thoughts

    I think when you're spending that kind of money, an in person visit or a decent return period is necessary. If they have 4 or 5 instruments that you're interested in, a visit to the shop might be...
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    Re: Kentucky KM-252 or KM-270 $333 with case

    KM-272 now $336 with 15% off coupon "BLOOM"
    https://www.musiciansfriend.com/folk-traditional-instruments/kentucky-km-272-artist-a-model-mandolin
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    Re: Mid-range Case Recommendations

    Crossrock accommodate a range of sizes. It ships with an extra foam piece that you can use to snug it up. I leave the Tone-Guard on my mandolins and the Crossrock handles that well also.
    I also like...
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    Re: Mid-range Case Recommendations

    Crossrock fiberglass mandolin case $180.
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0759MTKNM/
    175808175809
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    Re: Armrests? magnets?

    Wow! That is gorgeous!
    What a cool armrest bracket too!
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    Re: Armrests? magnets?

    1st, I've never had a problem with my armrests coming off. They do leave a mark when you remove them, if they've been on for a while. However, playing without one also causes wear.
    I don't think...
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    Re: Best middle or lower-priced tenor guitar?

    You can go cheaper with an Ibanez, but they are not nearly as good sounding. Laminate top vs solid top. They are 1/3 the cost though....
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    Re: Octave mandoline string spacing

    I personally would also modify the bridge saddle slots.
    If you have an adjustable bridge, you can file the top of the saddle down to remove the old slots and cut in new slots and then bring the...
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    Re: Best middle or lower-priced tenor guitar?

    Blueridge BR-40T
    https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/137406#137406
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    Re: Octave mandoline string spacing

    I've since modified the string spacing on my Blueridge to 3mm between the G course and 2.5mm between the D course, exactly for this reason.
    I would have the nut remade to bring those courses closer...
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    Re: Pono MND-20 Tenor size Octave Mandolin!

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    Pono MND-20 Tenor size Octave Mandolin!

    I've been enjoying my Octave Mandolin made from a converted Blueridge BR-40TCE Tenor guitar. My 10 year old son has also been enjoying it and now he's reluctant to give it up.

    So there was only...
  20. Re: Why the price jump/scarcity on Blueridge tenors?

    Prices on Saga instruments are up across all lines that they sell, Blueridge among them.
    Also, the previous low prices were fueled by competing auto-repricing engines at Amazon and Musicians Friend....
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    Re: EMD stress...who has it?

    Love that tune and could play it every day for a year. I was playing it yesterday with a friend who is an excellent fiddle player.
    I like to start it off slow and jazzy like on DGQ 20 and then pick...
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    Re: Buying online

    I buy primarily online, through the MC classifieds, or Reverb. Shops near me are good, but they can't afford to stock too many instruments, so there isn't a lot of variety.
    I'm not a fan of...
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    Re: JBovier F5Z

    If I'm playing on stage, I always use a pickup, regardless of the instrument. He'll install a K&K for you before it leaves his place, if you want.
    I brought mine out to jams, and while not the...
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    Re: JBovier F5Z

    I bought one and enjoyed it. It had a slight blemish on the binding on the back of the scroll. While quieter than my JBovier A5T, it still was easy to play, and beautiful looking. I ended up having...
  25. Thread: Iwamoto?

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    Re: Iwamoto?

    I was asked by a cafe member to elaborate. The instrument is beautifully made. Flamed Maple back and sides. Neck is very comfortable. A slight V shape. 1&1/8” nut. Radiused ebony fretboard and...
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