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    Re: Finally, a Lyon & Healy Set

    That is really spectacular! Congratulations on assembling the quartet. I would love to be able to see (and maybe play?) them in person.
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    Re: A Bad Day at the Bandsaw

    At a quick glance, it seems like just an odd camera angle or shadow. But then you look at it, and... Yowza.


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    Guitars, Mandos, Violins, Dulcimers, Cats
  3. Thread: Arthritis

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    Re: Arthritis

    Osteoarthritis here. Ibuprofen helps, but I don't like the potential effects on the liver. My doc recommended Voltaren, but it's toxic to cats, and I have 4, plus work at a cat shelter, so that's a...
  4. Re: Violinists: What are the mellow/smooth violin strings? (Nmc)

    Look for synthetic core strings, or gut. Dominants are sort of a standard for violin (as opposed to fiddle), & some folks really like them. I prefer Pirastro, but as usual, it's a personal choice.
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  5. Thread: Action!

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    Re: Action!

    It's a little tough to tell with the angle of the photos, but it seems a bit high to me, and as noted above, it looks like the bridge is adjusted as low as it goes.

    If the instrument is otherwise...
  6. Re: Silvertone Mandolin Booklet and Guarantee

    That is so very cool!
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    Re: Who makes a wound A string?

    I also like the flat tops with the wound A string for my Weber Vintage F. They just sound the best on that mando. I am down to my last set of them; once they go on, I will need to look for something...
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    Re: Monel Strings with a wrap?

    Two thoughts: Could you just ask the person you bought it from? Unless his/her ownership was so brief that the strings weren't replaced. Or the person your seller bought it from?

    Second, comparing...
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    Re: Stromberg Voisinet tuners explained

    Thanks for the detailed and interesting explanation of these odd devices.

    I know very little about 3-D printing, but it seems like that might offer the best way to make a replacement for the...
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    Re: D'Addario Varigrip and fiddlilinks.

    I have used a Gripmaster, which seems similar to the Varigrip, for years. The Gripmaster comes in various strengths. It helps developing finger grip strength and exercising fingers for flexibility....
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    Re: Two string questions

    Strings & Beyond, Juststrings & D'Addario all seem to have the set in stock. As does Amazon.
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    Re: Mando (and why to quit callin it that...)g

    Or <shudder> a banjo.

    Happened to me.
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    Re: Locking your mandolin case

    Don't understand why folks do this. I've had people come up to me on the street, in a train station, in a park, while setting up for performance, etc., and ask to play my...
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    Re: Mando (and why to quit callin it that...)g

    Seems like a lot of tempest in a teapot. (But, I'm responding... And, my screen name. So... )
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    Re: Northfield Mandola

    Nice! Great looking, and it sounds like you have bonded quickly.

    Also like the stand. Where did you get it?
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    Re: Questions about "Automatic" Tuners

    Well, I would like to hear from someone who has tried it as well. Arthritis in my thumb joints has made it harder to turn tuning pegs without pain. I have modified a peg winder to help with tuning,...
  17. Re: Source/Size Rubber Silicone Washer to Keep Strap on End Pin J

    Not sure what we're looking at. . . .?
  18. Re: Chromatic Tuner for Windows 11 wanted?

    Peterson has a software strobe tuner for Windows, but that may be more than you're looking for.

    https://www.petersontuners.com/products/strobosoft/
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    Poll: Re: Advice needed for Scroll T Shirt

    D.

    Don't see any reason to show a strap at all.
  20. Re: D'Addario EFT74 strings discontinued - does anyone know why?

    They are the strings I settled on for my Weber Vintage F. Guess I'll have to start looking again when I use my last set. Think there is one set left in the cabinet.... 😾
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    Re: Post a picture of what's on your bench?

    WOW! Just... Wow!

    It helps to appreciate the time, skill and handwork involved in making your beautiful instruments.

    Thank you so much for posting this!
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    Re: String lubricants

    There's at least one thread here on the MC on Fast Fret. It's mineral oil on a felt/fabric wick that you wipe on strings. Some folks like it, others don't. I used to use it on guitar strings in my...
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    Re: Frank’s Crank or??

    I have the Waverly winder in ebony, and have used it a couple of times. Works well. I got it at a sale price from StewMac, but it was still pricey.

    There are probably others similar to the...
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    Re: Love for Ovals

    Yes. Yes. And yes.
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    Re: Clefs are like subnets

    David:

    You beat me to it. If you are using cello music, depending on the piece, or the range of the piece, you may run into tenor clef.

    I learned tenor clef years ago for vocal ensemble music...
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