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    Re: Octave Recommendations?

    I do have to trim the silk on some of the strings so that it does not go over the nut. It works fine for me, but there is a limit where the flat wound of the strings ends so that would determine the...
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    Re: How to appraise a Petersen Bouzouki

    Do you know if it is a Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3? That would affect the price. I would suggest calling someone like Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto California who does consignments of...
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    Re: Octave Recommendations?

    I love them, but note these:

    * they are very expensive (as with any strings it is kind of a crap shoot so I put off trying them for years but glad i finally did, but YMMV)

    * they are thicker...
  4. Thread: New OM

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    Re: New OM

    How do those Aussie woods compare to traditional tonewoods?
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    Re: Octave Recommendations?

    Since you are coming from a violin I would recommend a 20" scale OM with Thomastik-Infeld 174M strings. That is how I have my F20 Bitterroot setup and it is very warm sounding and rings like a bell...
  6. Thread: Pygmy Sitar

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    Re: Pygmy Sitar

    I still own it! Not interested in selling, sorry.
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    Re: Transposing a mandolin solo from C to E key

    You would finger the solo the same way you've been doing it, except now everything is relative to the capo fret not the bridge, hence the capo position is "automatically" transposing everything from...
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    Re: carrying instruments on airplanes

    I've bought a 20" octave mandolin on board a plane with no problems. It fit in the overhead bin.
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    Re: Sheet music for solo mandolin

    Though not in the genres the OP asked for, here are 500 pages of Irish tunes and most of them can be turned into a solo mandolin performance.

    KINGSTON IRISH SLOW SESSION TUNE BOOK...
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    Re: Talk me into (or out of) buying an A2-Z

    Seems like it is high in the price range as you say. Here is an old listing for comparison with some commentary on the model
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    Re: Can You Play Any Chris Thile Tunes?

    Bach Partitas...only much, much slower...
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    Re: How do I play faster?

    Use this recipe:

    1. Play something only as fast as you can without making any mistakes
    2. Play it a little bit faster and see what passages cause you to make mistakes
    3. Play those error-prone...
  13. Re: Any thoughts on a good Octave Mandolin for Celtic player

    If Location: Bay Area means San Francisco bay area, then you should monitor Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto from time to time. Over the years I've been able to try different OMs including...
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    Re: Lost and found 1916 Gibson F2 - Need input

    I would talk to a lawyer. Hate to say it but the collector may have a claim, especially if he could show that by selling the loaned item it was "stolen"...since you've been informed of the...
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    Re: Short Classical Pieces with Arpeggios

    I would recommend the Bach cello suites transcribed for violin. Particularly the Prelude to Suite No 1 in G Major. It is fun to play...a real crowd pleaser...and will give your arpeggio and cross...
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    Re: Viola music notation question ?

    I am not a viola player, but have done a bit of orchestral arranging and composition.

    If the viola kid is going to be playing in an orchestra, string quartet, etc. they should learn to read the...
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    Re: Elderly Instruments Documentary On PBS

    Saw it last night at 4AM during a bout of insomnia. Great film, many mandolins seen.
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    Re: Introduction to Celtic Music

    Second on "Martin Hayes", also add "Altan" and "Cherish the Ladies" to the list IMHO.

    Also recommend this program http://thistleradio.com/
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    Re: string set for octave mandolin 21" scale length

    According to the package I have, the J80 is 22.75" scale length tuned to GDAE so you should be fine.
  20. Re: Looking for information on this mandolin I inhereted.

    I would hazard to say that where old bowlbacks are concerned it is alot more "miss" than "hit" for them to be worth much money.
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    Re: string set for octave mandolin 21" scale length

    I think you should use J80 and tune to GDAE for a 21" scale OM
  22. Thread: Vintage Gibson

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    Re: Vintage Gibson

    Seems fair to me. Would definitely check out the neck, they should have included a picture of the possible repair. Would check for cracks, separations, top deformations, finger board alignment, fret...
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    Re: Using the Mandolin to practice Violin

    I don't see how mandolin playing can help significantly with violin playing IMHO except for learning rough fingerboard note placement. Violin playing requires much left hand attention to play in tune...
  24. Thread: Gibson A1 1915

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    Re: Gibson A1 1915

    Looks like a good deal to me, assuming no major structural problems. With a little cleaning and setup you could probably sell it for twice that.
  25. Thread: New Mandola!!

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    Re: New Mandola!!

    Don't know what gauge you have on there now is, but assuming it is standard (like D'Addario J80) going to lighter gauge than that will usually suffer in terms of acoustic volume and tone.
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