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Steve aka Bogle was a dear friend. I learned so much from talking to him about instruments and playing music together. I'm glad to have acquired one of his mandolins, a Ratcliff Silver Angel...

Here’s a tune composed by Nigel Eaton on hurdy gurdy. Here’s my version played on mandolin and octave mandolin. Seasons Greetings!

https://youtu.be/aRJVN0Zz93w

I recently played two Loar’s side by side, one with a Virzi. There was a subtle difference with the Virzi, slightly sweeter.

Randy Wood F-5 with mother of pearl inlay and ivory bridge.
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https://youtu.be/A17LMY4GUe8

https://youtu.be/9Ipv4F_kTBo

I don’t have the abc file. Just sayin... if, it can go into Tabledit.
Now you have me interested in the tune!

I was at Carters recently and played that Heiden Octave. What a beautiful and well made instrument! To me the neck and action were so easy to play, and this is important for an octave with the larger...

If you are looking for more bass the SA will do the trick. Mine has the strongest G strings I’ve ever played. I understand working with Ken Ratcliff is a pleasure and he can dial in the tone.

Yes Bogle, it sounds sped up to Chipmunk speed! 😁

Anyone tried this tuning Sierra Hull uses in the Reverb video?
https://youtu.be/iJYgxbiqRao

Allen, I could find no ID marks. Strung it up today with light mando strings, just 4 courses, to try. Plays well except for going out of tune easily. Might be better after the strings settle in....

I have this book. Many of the tunes are not in the original keys. The transcription is the basic melody, not the breaks. Still a nice resource.

Nice online article in Acoustic Guitar mag about Jerry Garcia & Grisman...

I found this crosspicked version in Key of A (original is in G)
http://songbench.com/2009/10/09/mandolin-cross-picking-exercise-blackbird-lennonmccartney/

Mandozine.com has posted 3 tunes I put into Tabledit:
Tallahassee
Locktender's Reel
Tombigbee Waltz

Enjoy!

I started working on it, putting it into Tabledit. Might take awhile.

I've tryed the Primetone 1.5 triangles and like them, they are similar to the BC TAD 60, a little brighter in tone. Feels stable in the hand, and for the price an inexpensive sub to the BC's.

I don't like the matchy suits, but I like to see a band dress up a bit and co-ordinate their outfits, a sport jacket is nice. They say if you are a performer you should set yourself on a higher level...

very nice arrangement!

Does Thile play a Collings on the Bach album? I know he has a Loar now. Is the contest specifically related to the album and should the name reflect that?

Mike Compton & David Grier- Climbing the walls
Nashville Mandolin Ensemble- Beatles, Bach, Bluegrass
Jimmy Gaudreau

Hope I'm not horning in too much on your invention- but heres something you all might be interested in- I helped develop theTonerite for mandolin,and it's a much easier process-I'll refer you to the...

I am happy to report the Tonerite for mandolins is now ready for production. After testing and upgrading the product, we've come up with an enhanced model which includes an in-line power switch, and...