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  1. Re: F style Octave Mandolin--Anyone tried one

    I’ve owned an outstanding F-Style Weber Diamondback Octave, signed by Bruce Weber, that was built to be an exact replica of Sierra Hull’s Weber Diamondback. It’s been an absolutely wonderful...
  2. Re: What is the name of the piece Mike Marshall is playing?

    I study with Emory Lester, longtime friend and associate of Mike’s. I asked about this tune some time back. Emory wasn’t quite sure, so sent Mike an email which he forwarded to me with Mike’s reply....
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    Re: Ellis Archive - We need your help!

    Love what you’re doing here!! Given his reputation and long-time celebrity players like Dan Tyminski and the new generation players like David Benedict, I’d love to see Oliver Apitius represented on...
  4. Re: Help Finding Chris Thile Tab: Leading Off

    Thanks Mandobar - unfortunately that link takes me to the audio CD, not the Mel Bay book. I’m hoping to get Chris’s tab for his specific rendition of Panhandle Rag as played on Leading Off. If...
  5. Help Finding Chris Thile Tab: Leading Off

    Hey All -

    Need help finding tab for Thile’s first album, “Leading Off”. It was a Mel Bay publication, but appears to be out of print. If anyone knows a source or has one to sell, please let me...
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    Re: Octave Mandolin Tips

    Hey - Excited to hear about your passion for the octave! I’ve learned some great stuff from Emory Lester about how to work with the octave, and I highly recommend you contact him. Even just taking a...
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    Re: Apitius J Model

    Hey Spud -
    I could talk for DAYS about how much I love mine, but a shorter version for now. Took the Vanguard a while to break in, and even though I thought it was perfect from the moment I first...
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    Re: Apitius J Model

    Hey Keith -

    Congrats on the forthcoming Apitius. I’ve got a Vanguard, and it’s easily the best mandolin I’ve ever owned. Outstanding choice in builders!! Enjoy!!
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    Re: Wayne’s World of Mandolin Channel?

    Hey Drew, thanks for posting that link. Really appreciate the comments above. Wayne’s videos have seemed great so far (only watched a couple so far.) I think I audio tapped my sessions with Benson....
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    Wayne’s World of Mandolin Channel?

    Has anyone taken a look at this yet? I Wayne Benson will be posting all kinds of material on his new YouTube Channel “Wayne’s World of Mandolin Channel“ (NFI). Takes requests for topics. Wondering...
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    Re: How much do you practice?

    Playing for 30+ years. Currently I practice at least 2 hours / weekday and about 6 on Sat and Sun (that’s 6 hrs each day.)
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    Re: How to approach practicing and improvement?

    Highest priority for me would be to learn how to play the simple melody of any vocal tunes you like. This builds your intuition. Like being able to “sing” with the mandolin. Also, focus on concepts...
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    Re: Why do people only sell the great ones?

    I had to sell an F5 custom built by Tyler White, and I miss it virtually every day. Sold it because I had a chance to buy something that was a better fit for me, and while I’m glad I did, if I had...
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    Re: How Chris Thile spends his sunday

    I really enjoy hearing about the greats, in any field, dealing with normal life stuff. Granted, Chris is living a charmed life of his own, but balancing family and career, making time for loved ones,...
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    Re: Revisiting: The Mandolin: A History

    Agreed. For a slightly lighter read - more of an overview - I would also recommend everyone check out Walter Carter’s “Mandolin in America” (UES, Walter Carter from Carter Vintage.) Outstanding...
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    Re: My new Apitius build

    Congrats! Apitius is the best instrument I’ve ever owned! Oliver is fantastic to work with, and it will be worth every bit of the wait!!!
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    Re: Anyone taking online lessons?

    Hey - Here’s Emory’s site: http://www.emorylester.com/
    There’s info about his lessons on there. Find a way to make the commitment, and start working on it. Results will come.
    Note: Emory doesn’t...
  18. Re: Recent visit to Carters, and also to Tyler White’s shop

    Man, it’s so great to hear the stories about Tyler White. I’m a former owner of #12....traded it in for the Apitius Vanguard, and while I can’t say that I’m disappointed with the decision (the...
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    Re: Anyone taking online lessons?

    Good point, bigskygirl. I’m also a long time student of Emory’s, and I can say that it’s been an amazing experience. Emory customizes his approach based on the student’s particular learning style,...
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    Re: What's In Your Mind

    Short answer is to play and play and play.....eventually this all becomes guided by intuitive flow. Maybe you’ll have a split second thought here or there about a certain lick you want to throw in,...
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    Re: Controlling Tone on Weber F Body Octave

    Good info from everyone...as I work with it the intonation becomes increasingly unconscious. I can’t recall the scale of the instrument...but I know it’s considered Weber’s “standard” size. I’m...
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    Controlling Tone on Weber F Body Octave

    Hey All -

    Been doing a lot of work lately with a Weber F-Body Octave (Diamondback) and I’m working through getting in control of the normal things that seem to be fairly typical for players like...
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    Re: Prettiest Peghead Inlays Ever

    I’ll have to agree with the Apitius comments (nice work, Oliver!!) Naturally, I’m partial to the Apitius Vine that Oliver did for me. Best mandolin I’ve ever played (and I just spent two days at...
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    Re: Apitius Mandolins

    Hey Spud -
    Nice choice - I recently had a Custom Vanguard built and I am absolutely amazed by Oliver’s work - the mandolin is maturing at a rapid rate, and is easily the best mandolin I’ve ever...
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    Re: Bluegrass in Memphis

    Great to know - I’m in Memphis a couple times a year, so I’ll be sure to check this out!!
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