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    Re: Roni Stoneman R.I.P.

    Thanks for posting all this. There are some great videos online of the Stoneman Family featuring Roni’s fiery banjo picking. They were all great musicians and compelling entertainers. There was so...
  2. Re: Jam Etiquette / Rules Question - Should songs be banned

    Judged strictly as music, Monroe’s (instrumental) recording of Turkey In The Straw is one of my favorite mandolin pieces. It’s exciting to me and I find it a lot of fun to play. It can be tough to...
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    Re: Fall camp recommendation?

    I agree with Don and Keith; both are friends I made over the years at the Monroe Mandolin Camp. The environment there is very welcoming for pickers at all levels. Mike Compton is very dedicated to...
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    Happy 80th Jimmy Page

    Happiest 80th birthday wishes to Jimmy Page, the first mandolin player I ever saw live (Madison Square Garden June 1977), who inspired me to learn this instrument (still working on that).
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    Re: The Eighth of January--Roland White

    Thanks for posting that video Don. Roland was a master of taste and tone. His variations are creative and fun to listen to but stay true to the tune. No flash, just beautiful music. And that’s some...
  6. Re: RECOVERED: Stolen Gibson F-4 Mandolin Serial #66824

    Congratulations Alan, that’s great news.
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    Re: What kind of hat do I need?

    You may be cool, but you’re not Mike Compton wearing a ball cap with just “The” in twenties style Gibson script above the brim cool. Or so I’ve been told.
  8. Re: Has anyone heard about a crazy mandolinist named Frank Wakefi

    Of all the legions of mandolin players inspired by Bill Monroe, Frank was the first to get Bill’s style exactly, note for note, like a tape recorder. Frank could play it so you couldn’t tell it...
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    Re: Compton playing my Heiden A5

    What Bill said. You make it sing too. And I see my case if not my mando in that video!
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    Re: Affordable American Made Mandolins

    Roy Gordon in upstate NY makes a very nice sounding F5 style mandolin under the “RAG” brand in the price range you are looking for.
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    Re: Pickguards - remove or not?

    Bob said it for me too-I like the way a pick guard looks on an F5 mandolin. They do protect against pick and finger rash, and they give finger posters a spot to land without wearing a hole in the...
  12. Re: Use of Fast Fret String and Finger board Cleaner

    On mandolin and banjo, I use Fast Fret down near the bridge where the pick hits the strings, because it helps the pick get through them more easily for me. But I don’t like the feel of it under my...
  13. Thanks for finding and making available this...

    Thanks for finding and making available this undiscovered gem. You don’t hear much about Red these days but this recording amply demonstrates that he was among the greats on mandolin. Wow!
  14. Very nice work Jack. It’s great to hear what...

    Very nice work Jack. It’s great to hear what you’re doing these days.
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    Re: The best mandolin straps?

    My favorites after many years are Hines and Little Satchel, which is similar to Hines. I am not sure if Hines is still available. Both are braided roo hide, thin, supple, and strong. Also a leather...
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    Re: recommend strap for F style?

    Another vote for Little Satchel and Hines (though I am not sure the Hines straps are still available). Both are thin, supple, and strong, made from braided roo hide. They are the best mandolin straps...
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    Re: Caseadillo vs Hoffee case cover?

    I like the Hoffee cover for the Hoffee mandolin case. It fits perfectly, not too loose or too tight, and, as noted above, the zipper is in the middle of the cover and follows the edge of the case...
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    Re: Nickel Bronze strings BOGO offer

    Thanks Don! I restocked my supply.
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    Re: Butch Baldassari Tunes

    Wow Don you and the Heiden sound terrific on that tune! Your notes are very clear and distinct and your tone is beautiful. That’s probably my favorite among Butch’s compositions and you have inspired...
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    Re: Double stop soloing help.

    Mandocrucian recommended one of his mandolin method books, and I recommend a second one of his books that you may find worthwhile. “Bluegrass Up The Neck” is very helpful with double stop positions...
  21. Re: Carter Vintage Guitars is now Carter Vintage Exchange

    Carter Vintage was a wonderful place each time I visited and Christie was friendly and welcoming. I wish her and Walter the best. They built a world class music store that was unique in my...
  22. Re: Changing the strings on my new to me 2nd hand Gilchrist

    Another vote for Mangan Monel (medium) on a model 5, especially if you like the old school sound.
  23. Re: Varnish finish - Awesome or more trouble than it’s worth?

    I would very tentatively say that my mandolins with varnish finishes generally sound better to my ears than those finished with lacquer. But I like them all and the instruments are different enough...
  24. Re: Varnish finish - Awesome or more trouble than it’s worth?

    I haven’t noticed any difference in durability between varnish and lacquer finishes on my mandolins, including the one with French polish under a lacquer top coat. I don’t use an armrest or tone...
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    Re: Monel strings - what to do, what to do?

    I tried the Martin monel strings on an F5 style mandolin a few years ago and in my opinion they sounded weak and hard to hear compared to both the Curt Mangan monels and the D’Addario monels. Of the...
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