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I will from time to time look at the instrument. Not always to make sure my fingers are going in the right spot. Sometimes when playing a gig, I need to focus better and traditionally have picked a...

Thanks. I think it's also the old problem of not being able to get the sound I hear in my head to translate through my hands. Although whether that is technique or instrument is a discussion for...

No kidding. Am in the same boat. I really don't need all that I have. But, well, there they are. I keep myself amused saying eventually I will trade them all on a "good" one some day.

Per Paul Fox's book in 1933, yes, they had a flat back. Usually mahogany but sometimes maple (p.116) There are photos of one of those on Google that's mis-labeled an A-40. From a sold listing on...

What a stunning mandolin. Really nice looking. And very nice playing, too.

And, yes, it's sometimes fun to play the tunes slower than "standard". But if you get too slow, then you might end up in...

Jim,

This is more out of left field, but after your description, have you thought about looking for a late '20's Gibson? My Jr. has a very round neck. Closer to a Stradolin than most other Gibsons...

You can get multiple version of mandolins for different sounds, like many here have pointed out. If I want to equate it to guitar, it would be like having a Martin, Gibson and Taylor acoustics for...

Great story. Even though you have moved the Gibson on, I still have to admire you for holding onto it for so long. Unfortunately for some of us, instrument trading becomes too much of a "thing". Have...

Wait, now I'm confused. I thought DW Cooper was the stage name for DW Washburn?

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If I did have a copy, I couldn't tell you. ;)

Another novel worth reading with a lot of music woven into the fabric is The Little Country by Charles de Lint.

If you can find it, get the collected Silver John short stories. They are much better, IMO.

Yes, Mandolin in America is a good book. Lots of pictures but good text. I just picked up a copy of...

That is cool. Unfortunately, with that description there is no way it could be exported. Surprised the seller stated what they think the bridge saddle could be.

Also, why start the bass side...

True, but in at least one of my bands, they prefer the tone from the PrimeTone over a similar BC. Don't know why.

As to Wegen, have had a love/hate relationship with them since the Bluegrass...

The app Metronomerous is my present go to. It can do different beats which works for things liks Swedish polska rhythm. Also still have a small wind up Wittner and an ancient digital Seiko DM-10. The...

Polishing/cleaning cloth, tuner, spare 2032 batteries (usually 2 to 4), full set of spare strings, extra A and E strings, small tin with extra picks, strap.

If it's a gig then also a spare tuner....

May be. But I don't remember hearing about Tony doing that. And it even has the filled bb hole in the top visible. The headstock is also too squared off to be a 60's conversion. The answer is...

Wonder when that video was done? Tony is playing the bone, but he didn't acquire it from Joe Miller until 1975.

That is a cool mandolin Sam has. Either a reneck or an early custom instrument?...

Totally agree with this. What I like doesn't translate to what you will like. A Weber is very comfortable for me, but I don't consider it very hefty and full.

Also, what pheffernan enjoys might...

Really cool painting. And a perfect subject matter.

Happy New Year!

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2018 Collings MT

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2008 Weber Gallatin

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Thanks for this comparison. Have never been fortunate enough to try a Martin Style 20 oval. The only carved ones I've tried were F hole models and they didn't grab me at the time.

If I ever have...

Congrats! Glad to know something positive is happening out there.

I would ask The Mandolin Store their opinion. As Joseph P said, the KM-670 is very new. Have not seen or heard one in the wild except for the video from TMS.

Just to note, the Kentucky has a more...

This is very sad. Always loved his playing even though my guitar playing was never styled after his. One of the greatest concerts I attended was he, Mike Marshall, Todd Phillips and Darol Anger. It...