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    Re: 'Radius" Bridge

    I really appreciate the comments. I’ve learned a lot. The Apitius radius makes a lot of sense. And I own a Mowry OM with radiused fingerboard so I ran over to check the bridge—sure enough it too is...
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    'Radius" Bridge

    I have come to really prefer a radiused fingerboard. It makes me wonder why the bridge is not shaped in a way that conforms to the fingerboard. Is there a reason why the bridges are the same for...
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    Setting fair value on MT2

    From the Forum posting guidelines:

    - Refrain from using the forum as a point of purchasing or selling items or for the purpose of discussing or linking to items you are selling. Please limit...
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    Re: Lady Be Good

    A lot of great clips and advice--thanks!! I am striking out on finding a mandolin centric version that I can download to my computer and get on to my iPod. The Lester Emory album is out of print......
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    Lady Be Good

    Hi! I've got the bug to learn Lady Be Good. Any recommendations for a good mandolin version? I'd like to get it on my iPod and listen to it for a while.
    Thanks!
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    Re: Lonely Heartstring Band EP Free Download!

    That is some great stuff!! Matt, is that you on mandolin?
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    Re: Free V-Picks - Right Here

    Always interested in trying out new picks! Thanks!
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    Re: Calton Case--Thermal Protection

    Yes, I am without trying to decide without data, and would like to avoid "better safe than sorry" decision making. I would be glad to see the white paper--sounds very interesting.
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    Re: Finish Checking

    Thanks for the explanation! I've seen fairly new lacquered instruments check because of rapid temperature change. Namely, letting the instrument get cold in the car, bring it into a warm house and...
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    Calton Case--Thermal Protection

    This year I got a Calton case (NFI), which I am very happy with. I take my mando out of the house 3-4 times per week and really like the protection the Calton provides. Now that winter is coming...
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    Finish Checking

    Back when I lived in Utah, I saw a number of instruments with finish checking. Although some of this could be attributed to the very low humidity, I am focused on checking that comes from...
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    Re: Proud owner of Ellis #130

    Congrats on picking up #130. I played it in Gruhns and loved it. It is the mandolin that told me I had to have an Ellis. Had Tom build me one with a simpler look, #185. I have tried GHS, J74 and...
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    Re: Chicken Clucking Sounds On Mandolin

    Slight tangent. Have you listened to 'City Chickens" by Matt Flinner. It has the sound of chickens cleverly woven into the melody. It makes me smile everytime I hear it. (which is often because...
  14. Thread: Ellis #200

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    Re: Ellis #200

    Congratulations! That is a real beauty. I am the proud owner of #185 which I got back in March. When I first heard an Ellis, I knew it was the sound I wanted. Extra bonus--the sound continues to...
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    Re: Cool news for Altman fans

    It seems that having a big name musician playing one of your mandolins can provide some great marketing value. Is is typical for a top builder like Altman, Daley, Ellis, etc to provide a big name...
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    Re: Asheville/Smokies - April 8-13?

    You definitely want to check out Down Home when you cross over into east TN. It is a great venue and you can catch some great music there. Saw the Gibson Bros there on Thursday last....
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    Re: My New Ellis F-5

    As I admitted earlier, I really didn't capture the exquisiteness of my new Ellis with the pictures I took. I blame the camera.
    Fortunately, I have some pictures that Tom sent me during and at the...
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    Re: My New Ellis F-5

    Thanks all for the positive thoughts! I know i am very fortunate to be playing an exquisite mandolin built by one of America's best builders. Now if I could only take better pictures...
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    My New Ellis F-5

    Got my new Ellis a couple of weeks ago and couldn't be more pleased. The sound has all the complexity and sophistication that I had hoped for. I've let a few friends put it through the paces and...
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    Boxcars--New Supergroup??

    I had the chance to catch Boxcars last night at the Down Home in Johnson City TN. Down Home has a long history and important role in our music and last night was no exception. The Boxcars put on a...
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    Re: Online Notation Guides

    A great resource for learning standard notation and much more is
    http://www.musictheory.net/index.html
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    Re: J74 vs. EXP74 Strings....

    I was a long time J74 player and tried the EXP74s last year. I was looking for a way to change strings less often, but didn't want to sacrafice sound quality. I find that the EXP74s last about 3...
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    Re: Link's Wacky Theory of Quality Density

    As has been noted already, the price to quality relationship is not linear. At the expensive end of the spectrum, it is clear that incremental increases in quality (however that is defined) cost far...
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    Re: Weird Book Matching

    Just caught a look at this. Kind of freaky. I showed it to my girlfriend and she said it looks just like Chewbacca. I don't know. I'm just saying.
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    Re: Taste Test

    What a great post--thanks for posting these clips. It is a great opportunity to hear some great mandolins and compare.
    First, some great picking! I have to steal some licks from that version.
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