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I have just recently finished builds on three mandos...a recent post what if any four string instruments were out there----to builders crafting 4 string I offer this encouragement. I find the four...
Best way NOT to learn mandolin with ADHD: “Practice something until you can play it x number of times without a mistake before moving on”
Best way to learn mandolin with ADHD: Think of three or...
If you started smoking you would never notice it. Charcoal and newspaper have helped me with odors. Ball up newspaper, a bunch of it and charcoal and place them in a garbage bag, tie the bag top...
Banjo mandolin.
for Mandolin and GDAE Ukulele
Songs: Stille Nacht 00:00; O Little Town Of Bethlehem 00:41; Good King Wenceslas 01:17; Away In A Manger 01:40; Vstavajte, pastieri, berte sa hor 02:07; Przybiezeli...
Carols: We Wish You a Merry Christmas 00:00; The First Noel 00:26; Stille Nacht 01:12; O Little Town Of Bethlehem 01:50; Narodil se Kristus Pan 02:27; Good King Wenceslas 02:59; Ding! Dong! 03:21;...
Here's my latest instrumental mandolin holiday offering: O Holy Night. I thought it would be a fun challenge to try and come up with a solo version of this song that captures the beautiful melody and...
WOW! ... Beautiful!
Beautiful work, and stunning wood, Magnus. Bravo!
Magnus, Nice work. That is beautiful. It also makes my head swim just thinking about building that!
"The Spatula Owes You Nothing" would be a good name for a band.
Skip,
Thank you so much for your consistent positive cheerful presence here.
You are a more than a remarkable builder, you are a positive force for all 'Cafe regulars.
Steve
OK folks here we go, this is a slightly unusual thread - it's not a "build thread" because the instrument is already built and off in it's new home, nor is it a "look what I made" thread, because I...
I thought I'd fill you in on the latest instrument I'm working on. It's been a while since I've posted because, between farmwork and playing, I've been way too busy. I need to slow down! It's OK...
Many years ago the discussion came up at the shop of my former employer. As we worked on instruments one day we asked ourselves; 'what is a "master" luthier?'
As one can imagine, the discussion was...
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[QUOTE=Magnus Geijer;1905020]I tried a couple of 8-stringers and built one myself, and wasn't thrilled with any of them. Then went to a 4-string solidbody which I liked better, but it does tend to...
Even that one doesn't have its original frets.
I recently acquired a new (old) breedlove oval hole - I wasn't able to play it beforehand, but the seller assured me it was in mint condition. That is true, well, with the exception of the trashed...
My latest build, an Orpharion:
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I apologize in advance if anyone is tiring of the Beatles kick I've been on lately. At any rate, here's the latest:
https://youtu.be/mBCjCsbWbBA
206677building a Selmer influenced American sycamore mandola. Spruce top with 17 inch scale rosewood fingerboard.
I see in the classifieds Ken is in the process of building a Silverangel for which he will donate to a child prodigy between the ages of 6 & 16 unable to afford a quality instrument.
Nice to see...
This story was on the CBS Morning show today. I know that Sunburst has had a lot to do with helping the school.
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