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    Re: Pick guard removal?

    After reading the comments I'll probably leave it on...It isn't in my way, just don't love the look of it. But I certainly don't want to cause any damage...it's a beautiful instrument in excellent...
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    Pick guard removal?

    I have a 1916 Gibson A-1 that I recently bought. I'm not crazy about the look of the plastic pickguard (the original one), but several people have told me not to remove it. What's the consensus out...
  3. Adjusting the bridge on 1916 Gibson with pickguard

    The bridge under the E and A strings won’t move because the pickguard is attached to both the bridge and the fretboard. How can I move the bridge down for the intonation? It runs sharp right now....
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    G string buzzing

    Hi. I recently bought a 1916 Gibson A-1 and it sounds great except that the lower G string has a high pitched buzz. I eliminated the tailpiece as the source, and think it may be originating in the...
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    Re: Best strings for vintage Gibson

    Thanks Everyone for your replies! I have made notes of all the strings you recommended. My Gibson arrived yesterday and is just beautiful. I thought I knew what a mandolin was supposed to sound like,...
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    Re: Best strings for vintage Gibson

    I have used those Silk and Steel strings in the past and loved them--I thought they'd be too heavy for the A-1. But good to know!

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    Never heard of Maples...will check them...
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    Re: Best strings for vintage Gibson

    Gene--thanks! Yes, I am beyond excited and can't wait for it to arrive. I've liked D'Addarios in the past--Tell me is your Gibson very loud?
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    Best strings for vintage Gibson

    Hi--I just bought a 1916 Gibson A-1,(hasn't arrived yet) and was wondering what strings you would prefer? Thanks in advance!
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    Brandenburg Concertos

    Does anyone know if there is music for solo mandolin of the concertos?

    thanks.
  10. Looking for sheet music for Montana Mandolin Society tunes

    Mainly from their CD As Far As the Eye Can See from 2001. I'm looking for tunes for the mandolin orchestra I play with.

    Thank you!
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    Re: Pilgrim Mandolas

    I have a Big Muddy mandolin and love it. Good idea about the used one. Thanks! I have never played the mandola but would like to learn.
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    Pilgrim Mandolas

    Has anyone ever tried a Pilgrim mandola? I found one on Reverb for a great price, but know nothing about them. Thanks!
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    Re: Any other Big Muddy owners out there?

    Charlie--I don't know if I could get rid of this one! I did give away one mandolin once, but it was junk.
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    Re: Any other Big Muddy owners out there?

    That's good to hear! I have the sense that the sound will only improve with time.
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    Any other Big Muddy owners out there?

    Hi,

    I bought myself an M-1 Big Muddy for my last birthday (already own an Eastman), and I just love it! I would love to hear from other BM owners, as I have only ever met one other. It has the...
  16. Re: Looking for Schottis Fran Mulang sheet music

    Lovely Martin! Thank you for sharing.

    Happy New Year!

    Leslie
  17. Re: Looking for Schottis Fran Mulang sheet music

    Thank you Eric. I didn't know this about the titles. Thank you for your help. Happy New Year! Diane

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    Yes Eric it is heavily reworked on the Karlsson track. But this is the...
  18. Re: Looking for Schottis Fran Mulang sheet music

    Martin--Yes this is it. Thank you so much! I knew someone here would know the answer to this. I am a new lover of Scandinavian tunes, and this is my latest find.

    Thanks again, and Happy New Year....
  19. Looking for Schottis Fran Mulang sheet music

    This is a traditional Swedish dance performed by Sofia Karlsson (among many others).

    Would love to play this lovely tune.

    Thanks!
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    Re: Big Muddy bridge

    That’s great—where did you get it?
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    Re: Big Muddy bridge

    Thanks very much! I don't have any skill in woodworking; it is a shame he doesn't sell them. What did you use to file down your frets? I'm not sure if this is the problem, but worth checking.
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    Big Muddy bridge

    I recently bought a lovely Big Muddy mandolin. It came with 3 non-adjustable bridges. Can I swap out an adjustable bridge? I get a lot of buzzing even with the higher bridge. (I am careful about not...
  23. Re: Looking for opinions of Big Muddy mandolins

    Uh-oh. I'd better get on it soon!!!
  24. Re: Looking for opinions of Big Muddy mandolins

    Thanks everyone for this wealth of information. I think I need to speak with someone at Big Muddy. I have only been playing a year and have a lovely Eastman 305. I love Celtic music and I think an...
  25. Re: Looking for opinions of Big Muddy mandolins

    Thank you both for your thoughtful comments! They seem to align with the general consensus in MandolinLand! I am looking at either the M1 or the M7. Do either of you know if they are set up when they...
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