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Here's a video of Mazurka des 'ecoliers de Saint-Genest, vote for this one:

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I've owned a Flatiron, a Trillium, a Weber Bridger and two Sobell octave mandolins and one GOM, a Weber Bitterroot Octar and although the Octar was loud and powerful I prefer the more focused sounds...

I have had the privilege of owning four Sobell's, two mandolins and two octave mandolins and each one was fantastic in fit, finish and playability with the signature Sobell tone in spades. I was...

Well I ended up answering my own question, I tried the EFT76's on my 17" mandola and although I love the sound of the strings, ultimately the increased tension had a negative effect on playability. I...

I have recently reacquired a mandola and I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with D'Addario EFT76 strings and a 17" scale length. I'm a big fan of flat wound strings but still can't get...

It looks to me like someone already modified the nut, the grooves are already too deep and the string spacing is off as well. The strings look custom as well, most mandola string sets have a wound...

I'm pretty sure I suggested this tune. I already learned it though. See the video.

I feel guilty if I have an expensive instrument sitting in my closet and not being played so when that happens I sell them to someone else who will hopefully utilize them to their full potential....

I remember seeing 5 up for sale this year, one on Ebay, one at Elderly, one at Gryphon, one here at the cafe and one on Stefan's site. The one on Ebay was a 10 string from the mid 90's and went for...

Bratsche that was great! Excellent playing and video. Now I want to play Der Spiegel on the mandola, like I needed a reason to buy another instrument.

That's a good idea Eddie, that would be way cheaper than a custom case. My tenortone fits in my Caltom case which was made for a OM guitar so any OM size hard case would do. You would have to fill in...

Dick

I have looked into getting a hard case for my Tenortone but haven't got around to getting one yet. Cedar Creek Cases makes custom made hard shell cases and of course Calton makes a great...

Dick

I use the gauges that came on guitar when I got it, they are also the one's Jody recommends. Although heavier than tenor banjo strings the recommended gauges do you make it any more difficult...

I am the proud owner of Mandonator #5, just got it yesterday. This Mandonator was custom built to my own specifications with a banjo headstock and tuners and 4 strings instead of 5. I must say that...

I use GHS Phosphor Bronze strings 46 36 24 15 on mine. Sounds great and no issues.

Absolutely gorgeous, Dick. You'll love the sound of it too. I've had mine for 2 years now and it keeps getting better & better. Such wonderful tone from such a small guitar.

Mine has the Old School label with "June 1995" and Stefan's signature hand written on it but no serial number. He does answer emails as well.

I can't speak for all GOM's but I do have a Weber octar and I've owned several OM's including a Flatiron, a Weber Bridger, a Trillium and a Sobell. To my ears there is a difference in tone and...

It looks wonderful. Mine doesn't have the bound sound hole. I am envious.

The sound generated from a pick is pretty subjective. I have yet to hear someone say: "Wow he sounds fantastic he must be using a Blue Chip Pick." or a Wegan or a Red Bear. The fact of the matter is...

Here's my mando history:

Lyon Healy Bowlback Mandolin 1967 *
No Name Mandocello 1971
Harmony A Model Mandolin 1977
Kentucky A Model Mandolin 1989
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I got my Fletcher tenor guitar a little over a year ago and I play it quite a bit. It has replaced my mandolin at all my mando gigs in the last year but truth be told most of my gigs are as a...

Jill

The large (body) compartment is approximately 14" at the bottom of the case and approximately 15" at the top of the case. The center neck support is beveled, I assume to accommodate...

Jill

I have an Access Stage 3 case if you need to confirm measurements. It is a very sturdy case.