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    Re: Anyone knows what this is?

    I've been down in CR for the past decade or so Jim, but moved to Norway last year. I was told that the mandolin has been sitting in a closet here for at least the last 30 years. So I guess chances...
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    Re: Anyone knows what this is?

    Yes your right Allen. I was actually told it had not been played for at least 30 years. Probably more like 40 or 50. That finish also steered me towards Europe and maybe Germany, but I've looked...
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    Re: Anyone knows what this is?

    Thanks Ed and Jim!

    My first thought was also German for some reason. I think maybe I've seen a similar headstock on some generic German made model from the 50's or 60's, but I might be wrong. The...
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    Anyone knows what this is?

    I came across this one at a second hand store and was just amazed how well she plays. The thick body helps giving it a lot of volume and sustain of course, but I find the tone to be surprisingly warm...
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    Re: Looking to upgrade from first, but Eastman?

    I'm nowhere close to as experienced as most members here, nor have I played a huge amount of different mandolins, but I think the MD 415 is gonna keep you warm and happy for years to come. Even...
  6. Re: Can anyone please share some thoughts on the Eastman MD515CC?

    Yeah, Dennis and the Mandolin Store has been of great help to me throughout this prosess of choosing the right instrument for me. Of course you all knew that would be the case. It was reading your...
  7. Re: Can anyone please share some thoughts on the Eastman MD515CC?

    Thanks so much guys! Just the reassuring words I needed to hear :)

    Maybe you could help me with some advice on accessories as well? Strings, picks, pick up, instrument care etc...

    I'm doing my...
  8. Can anyone please share some thoughts on the Eastman MD515CC?

    Hi friends!

    I've been waiting to be able to upgrade for a couple of years now and after carefully reading tons of post here on the cafe about mandolins in the "around $1000 price range", I've...
  9. Re: I need some advice on getting my first big Mandolin:)

    Hey guys, thanks a lot for the input!
    Yes I think its made in China, as most Richwood instruments, but even though this seems to be a decent instrument for a pretty good price ($150), your making...
  10. I need some advice on getting my first big Mandolin:)

    I was wondering if anyone had any experience with Richwood's Mandola series?

    They have some quite affordable Mandolas and Bouzoukis, and a really big mandolin has been appearing in my dreams...
  11. Re: Any help identifying this beautiful instrument?

    Yes in the sitar world at least, those side pegs are not uncommon, but I've never seen something like this. It as six tuning pegs on the headstock and then two side pegs. One a the beginning of the...
  12. Re: -If you could have any mandolin in the world….

    Thanks, never even though of that. Might be a good idea. I'll definitely do some investigating!


    I will also be spending plenty of satisfying hours looking at and listening to all of these...
  13. If you could have any mandolin in the world….

    If you could have any mandolin in the world which one would it be?

    Let’s say the premiss here is that going for a $150000 Loar, then selling it and buying your dream mandolin with a nice chunk of...
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    Re: Should I Buy an OM

    Not necessarily for the reasons you mentioned, but yes of course you should!
    If you've got the extra money it seems to me the question is why shouldn't you:)
  15. Re: Any help identifying this beautiful instrument?

    Thank you so much CWRoyds!
    I was unfamiliar with the "atlas of plucked instruments". A wonderful source indeed. I haven't had a chance to have a thorough look yet, but as you mention, it could be a...
  16. Any help identifying this beautiful instrument?

    Hey there friends.

    I've been trying to identify this remarkable instrument for quite some time now without any luck, and though it's clearly not in the mandolin family I couldn't resist asking...
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    Re: Advice on strings for antique bowl back?

    Thanks a lot August and Ed!

    Unfortunately I don't have access to a technician or luthier so I'm on my own here. Well actually I'm far from it, thanks to you guys.
    I will look around town and...
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    Advice on strings for antique bowl back?

    I acquired an old G.Puglisi Reale Figli (1913) a while back and have finally had the time to get it into, what I hope is playable condition over christmas, but as I was putting on strings I started...
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    Re: Mandolin Banjo Set Up

    Thanks Paul. I'll check it out. Maybe I'm one my way to being part of a second social network:)
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    Re: Mandolin Banjo Set Up

    Yeah you guys are right. This definitely does not look like the original bridge. And even though those "Henning bridges" looks nice, I'd rather try to make the one already one it work. ( Eager to...
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    Mandolin Banjo Set Up

    I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to set up a mandolin banjo I recently got my hands on?

    It's about 61cm long, with a 22cm long neck (12th fret at around 16cm) and 26 cm wide.
    It has...
  22. Re: If you could ask Chris Thile and the Punch Brothers one quest

    If you weren't "primarily" a mandolinist what would have been your instrument?
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    Re: Why/how did you start playing mandolin?

    This performance is why I started playing the mandolin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n3wHljJQ4M
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    Re: What has my MAS gotten me this time?

    Haha ok ok. I guess it's not for me after all:)
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    Re: “Beware of the MAS"

    Well it’s a combination. I do, to a certain extent, collect instruments. String instruments in particular, and this last year I’ve gone all in with the mandolin and it’s kin.
    However the reason I...
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