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  1. What type of loop to tie on Aquila Red strings?

    As I mentioned in a recent post, I plan to replace these old metal strings with Aquila 1M Red Series strings.

    I just got the strings and want to put them on the mandolin. I see that there are...
  2. Re: Ideas for Aquila 1M Red Series Strings on a Suzuki M-50 Bowlb

    String breakage... That's what I wondered about. And it's why I am pondering replacing the tailpiece with something (perhaps a so-called "floating" tailpiece?) that gets rid of the 90-degree bend and...
  3. Re: Ideas for Aquila 1M Red Series Strings on a Suzuki M-50 Bowlb

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    Here are some still photos from something interesting I just found on You Tube...

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    Will tying knots like these and having the Aquila strings bend 90 degrees work? Or will...
  4. Ideas for Aquila 1M Red Series Strings on a Suzuki M-50 Bowlback?

    My old fingers can no longer deal with metal strings, so I just placed an order for some Aquila 1M Red Series strings to put on my old Suzuki M-50 bowlback mandolin. I assume the Aquila strings won't...
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    Seeking advice on buying a 5-string mandolin

    I previously posted something to the general discussion, but I'm still trying to figure out what type of instrument to buy, so I could use a little more advice.

    I'm a 60-year old musician, but I'm...
  6. Re: Possibly Converting a Baby Taylor to 5-string Tenor-like ...

    Thanks. I'll play around with both FCGDA and CGDAE.

    By the way, I've hunted online but not been able to find the detailed specs for Baby Taylors. Is there a way to determine what the individual...
  7. Possibly Converting a Baby Taylor to 5-string Tenor-like Creature

    Recently, on General Mandolin Discussions, I posted "Seeking Advice on Different Instrument Types" and got the following suggestion:



    That got me thinking. I actually have a Baby Taylor guitar...
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    Re: Seeking Advice on Different Instrument Types

    I want to thank everyone for two things -- First, for all the wonderful suggestions. And second, for being so nice. I'm new to this forum, and I really appreciate the many kind, helpful remarks....
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    Re: Seeking Advice on Different Instrument Types

    Thanks again for all the great suggestions and links.

    Now I'm especially excited about having a GDAE ukulele. I like the tone, especially for classical pieces!
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    Re: Seeking Advice on Different Instrument Types

    In replies to the previous thread mentioned above, Sumi mandolins were suggested several times, and I've since talked with Sumi's rep in here Japan about having a Sumi mandolin built. The Sumi seems...
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    Seeking Advice on Different Instrument Types

    Hi. This is a follow-up to my post of Sep-10-2017 ("Advice on Instruments in Japan")

    As I wrote before, I've been thinking of getting a mandolin because I'd like to get something tuned in fifths...
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    Re: Advice on Instruments in Japan

    Thank you, everyone. You've given me lots of great leads and ideas. I really appreciate all the advice.
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    Advice on Instruments in Japan

    Hi. I'm new to Mandolin Cafe. I live in central Japan, some distance from Tokyo. I'm a classically-trained pianist, and I played professionally for a short while back in the day but for the past few...
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