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    Re: Finger style mandolin

    I met a guy at Green Mountain BG&R fest this year who used both pick and fingers and it had a super sweet sound, great affect on the music. He said he grew his fingernails out a bit to do it. I've...
  2. Re: Just tried a Blue Chip pick on my mandolin

    I just got the CT-55 and I wasn't super impressed. I mean, it seems like my Wegen gets a louder chop and the Red Bear Tri-tip I just got has an almost as good chop, and has a nice round sound for...
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    Re: Pick comparison

    Hi everyone, thanks for all the input. I think I'm going to go with a Blue Chip and a Red Bear, and compare them to my current Wegen. I'll update to compare them later.
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    Pick comparison

    Hi all, Has anyone compared Blue Chips, Wegens, and Red Bears? What was the verdict?
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    Re: Closed position shapes

    Here are a couple suggestions:

    1. Learn a bunch of tunes in each position. Seems like you're already starting to do this, but you can expand on it by learning that song wherever it's possible to...
  6. Re: Looking for different mandolin music to learn-obscure/nonstan

    I mean... why should it be "mandolin music" that's your boundary? My main focus has been on jazz for a third of the time I've been playing. People are always a little shocked to see a mandolinist at...
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    Re: Old Beech Wood

    I'm a little worried about that. Hoping some of the other wood doesn't have it. Would the bug damage make it impossible to build with?
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    Re: Old Beech Wood

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    Old Beech Wood

    Hi all,

    We have some "old growth beech" wood. Very old. We think it was cut down in the 1850s. Super hard wood-- you have to drill a hole to put a nail in it. What would a mandolin made out of...
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    NMD: 2021 Duff Two-Point

    So excited to receive this mando today-- another great one by Paul Duff. Sounds even better than it looks-- I'll add a clip of the playing in the morning. Thanks to everyone who helped this happen!
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    Re: First Purchase Recommendation

    Haven't yet played one personally, but old Gibson snakehead mandos have great punch. I linked an example below but you can likely find one cheaper somewhere....
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    Bay Area Instrument Shops

    Hi all,

    I'll be in the Bay Area of California mid-July and I was hoping to check out some mandos in the ever-lasting search for the next mando. Anyone know of some good instrument stores near...
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    Re: S. S. Stewart

    There is another item that's listed in Rock Tavern, NY so it may just be that he moved, but wasn't able to take all of his stuff so he's selling it, and his relatives or friends will take care of the...
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    Re: S. S. Stewart

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    S. S. Stewart

    Hello all,

    I found an S. S. Stewart A-style mandolin from 1920 on Facebook Marketplace. It's listed for $200 marked down from $1500. Caught my eye. Anyone know anything about these? Particularly...
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    2-Mando Case

    Anyone know of a good 2-mando case being made somewhere? I've read that they often get heavy so it would be nice if it had wheels or a strap.
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    Re: Advice on purchasing my next mandolin(s)

    There are a lot of great ideas here.

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    rcc56, this sounds like a great mando. Thanks for the words of advice.

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    Lucindalin, MAS!

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    allenhopkins, that is a valid concern. And you're...
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    Re: Advice on purchasing my next mandolin(s)

    Hi Charles, thanks for your ideas. I've played both Artist models but I felt like they did a similar thing to my Gallatin. Pretty good tone for both, Super incredible tone for neither. The jazz...
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    Advice on purchasing my next mandolin(s)

    Hello all,

    I'm currently playing a Weber Gallatin but my playing is developing rapidly enough that I'm beginning to outgrow it. I play a wide variety of genres so I'm facing a dilemma when...
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    Re: Recommendation for a Jazz Mandolin

    I take lessons from Will. He loves his Gibson and it plays nicely. I love it too, and am considering getting one myself!
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    Re: International Violin Mandolin Kit

    That's interesting. Why the $100 price difference then?
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    Re: International Violin Mandolin Kit

    Thanks so much for your help!
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    International Violin Mandolin Kit

    Hello all,

    I've always loved woodworking of any kind, albeit never having actually done much of any, and mandolin is my #1 favorite thing in the world. I've been playing for the vast majority of...
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    Re: Hamlett Two-Point Review

    Hey Kevin, how's the Hamlett holding up? It's been a little while.
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    Re: Mandocello C string buzz

    I've had this same issue with mine. Also Gold Tone. Maybe it's the instrument?
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