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Precisely.

It annoys me that so many folk/old-timey/grass fans have so little tolerance for sad music that goes beyond trite sentimentality. It's an emotion as deserving of expression as any...

So it sounds like, to replace just the inlays, it's still easier to just do a whole new fretboard, rather than route the existing board? If that's the case, I'll definitely leave well enough alone!

Hey, all. I've got a glorious mandolin from a small builder I love everything about--except the fancy, Florentine fretboard inlays. I'd like to get them changed out for '30s Fern-style pearl block...

I had one from 2008 that had the narrower sides. Killer sounding bluegrass mando!

I can tell you the neck carve is just incredibly comfortable on the KM1000. I know it's subjective, but man that's a nice medium V.

Man, watching that fella carve out that scroll was deeply satisfying. Nothing cooler than a sharp chisel in adept hands.

Also, if anyone's in the Asheville surrounding area and likes the rougher Monroe, Buzz Busby, et al style playing, I'd love to meet up and pick around!

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Just moved to Maggie Valley, outside Asheville. Gorgeous up here!

Was looking for similar stuff when I started this thread:
https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?140843-Other-primitive-raw-mandolin-music-like-early-Bill-Monroe&highlight=primitive

I got a couple TF150 that are pretty nice. I actually prefer the Dunlop Primetone big 150 triangle though—it sticks to the fingers better.

Search "bone bruise mandolin" or "index pain mandolin" and you'll find a sea of discussions on google.

I am still trying to heal from what I assume was bone bruise on the inside of my first...

Hunt for a used Northfield Artist.

I think questions about picks, strings, brands, etc. are exactly the types of concerns that move us away from producing this kind of music.

Also, you're right, questions about how to make these...

This is fantastic

Thank you

I pretty much agree with all points here. I have a very low schmaltz tolerance, and the slick, smooth, soulless sounds that soundtrack visits to corporate chain stores leave me dreary for hours...

As one of the many who found interest in the mandolin because of Bill Monroe, I find myself seeking more music like his earlier recordings. You know, where the mandolin playing is raw and loose,...

My used Northfield came with a Hiscox case. I love it. Much lighter than it looks, but crazy rigid. It just feels and looks incredibly well made. The way the metal trim seals when you close it is...

Sam's playing is very tasty here.

I never noticed how far back Thile holds his plectrum! My pick would go flying in seconds if I gripped like that. I suppose he does that to create some give in...

Boy, there's gonna be a lot of packing today and tomorrow, but I could possibly sneak away for a show-and-tell at some point. I would of course expect to see one of yours as well!

Ahhh, gotcha. I blame MAS.

Funny y'all mention liking it better without the inlay; I've been on the same page the last day or two. I was gonna have a particular flowerpot inlaid; one from a Loar-era F4 that is a little wonky...

I don't notice any more for sale than any of the other major players' instruments. Looking here, Reverb, Ebay, etc., I see a small grip of Northfield, Ellis, Weber, Collings, etc. for sale used—none...

Yikes, you certainly can! Sounds like a Florida scoop is in order.

Make an IMGUR account, upload there, copy thumbnail link, post here, done!