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  1. Mandolin case for a Martin Style C mandolin

    I’m trying to locate a mandolin case that will fits my 1919 Martin Style C mandolin in excellent condition. I have the old mandolin case. However, I want to protect this beautiful old Martin Style...
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    Re: Seam question

    You are right, it is an old martin. It’s a 1950 Martin Style 20S. I don’t know what the “S” stands for on these old Martin mandolins. There were only 30 of these mandolins made. They are a...
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    Seam question

    Mandolin question for the builders and repair folks here on the Mandolin Cafe. Is the seam starting to separate on the back or is it the old finish on this old mandolin?

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    Re: Girouard Griffith Tribute A5

    I see where The Music Emporium received another Girouard Griffith Tribute A5 from Max and Lauri Girouard. TME posted it on the Mandolin Classified section today and it SOLD immediately! Speaking...
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    Re: Campanella Due’

    Thanks for the advice on using D’Addario J74 for Adirondack topped mandolins and NB or Mangan mediums string on European topped mandolins. It looks like I need to purchase some new strings because I...
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    Re: Campanella Due’

    Joe, definitely has the sound dialed in on his mandolins. My Campanella Due’ has Italian Spruce top with Euro Maple (Austria) back and sides. The narrow grained Spruce top is lightweight, and...
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    Re: Campanella Due’

    To answer your question, he did not recommend those particular strings. I have used them before on some of my other mandolins in the past. Since I like light strings he recommend using Elixir...
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    Re: Campanella Due’

    I must say it was great working with Joe during the building process from the very start. During the turnover of the Campanella Due’ he took the time to explain things in detail on the way he builds...
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    Campanella Due’

    I’m looking for recommendations for stings to put on my Campanella Due’ that Joe Cleary made for me. I like light strings and Elixir is no longer making them.

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    Re: recommend strap for F style?

    My Recommendation would be one of Sully’s mandolin straps. I would send him an email and tell him that your looking for an F5 mandolin strap. Also, check out his CUSTOMER PHOTOS on his website to...
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    Re: Flatiron A5-Artist vs Gibson A5L

    I have never played a Gibson A5L and can’t make any comments on it. But I must say the sound of my 1987 Flatiron Artist A5 is unbelievable, it was made in November 1987 and signed by Dennis Balian. ...
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    Re: Boveda Humidity-Packs

    Thanks for the information on how you used the saddle bags in your guitars and mandolins. After getting positive results from everyone that used them I decided to try the Boveda Humidity Packs.
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    Re: Boveda Humidity-Packs

    Jill,

    Thanks for the skinny on putting just one under the headstock in the mandolin case. Also, that is great to hear that you never had a packet break before!
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    Boveda Humidity-Packs

    It’s that time of year again and the humidity is dropping. I have been looking at getting some Boveda Humidity-Packs and putting two of them in my mandolin cases to keep the humidity between 45-50%...
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    Re: Tenor ukulele

    Here are some of the best ukuleles in the country and the store is located in Hawaii. The name of the store is Ukulele Friend and here is their website. What I like about their website is if you...
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    Re: New and Vintage leather mandolin straps

    Beautiful Sully Strap and Girouard A5!!
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    Re: New and Vintage leather mandolin straps

    Congratulations on your selection in one of Sully’s vintage straps! You should post a picture of your vintage strap along with your 2000 Brentrup.
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    Re: New and Vintage leather mandolin straps

    John,

    Great comments on Sully’s leather straps. I agree with you his straps are worth every penny.
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    New and Vintage leather mandolin straps

    Individuals are always asking where to get a nice leather mandolin strap on the Mandolin Cafe. Check out Sully’s Straps if you like beautiful leather (new or vintage) straps. Here is his website...
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    Re: NMD Girouard A4

    Chuck,

    Congratulations on your new Girouard A4 it looks beautiful. Max and Lauri are wonderful people to work with and always have time to explain things as you’re going through the building...
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    Re: You Never Can Tell

    Mark,
    I really enjoyed listening to the music and watching the video well done. Also I want to say thanks for including the the PDF in standard and tab it’s greatly appreciated!!
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    Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    That’s a gorgeous looking mandolin! Max and Lauri do a fabulous job and I know from past experience it will sound just as good as it looks. Congratulations Chuck!! Enjoy that beautiful Girouard...
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    Re: Girouard Griffith Tribute A5

    Here is another picture of my recent Girouard Griffith Tribute A5 mandolin along with my custom made Girouard Concert Master F5 oval hole. Max made the Concert Master F5 oval hole to replace my 1924...
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    Re: Girouard Griffith Tribute A5

    Thanks Shaun, here is the actual mandolin being played by Ian at The Music Emporium.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT4hpliUAE4&t=5s
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    Re: Girouard Griffith Tribute A5

    Thanks Jill,

    You need to get in touch with Max because this Girouard Griffith Tribute A5 mandolin would really go nice with you Girouard Concert oval A and give you a total different sound!
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