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  1. Re: Article: Progressive Melodies for Mandocello: 40 Studies for

    Wonderful news. Thanks for the update.
  2. Re: Article: Progressive Melodies for Mandocello: 40 Studies for

    I have placed orders for the copies on Alibris. A few weeks later the seller cancels the order but does not update their stock list. (Posting this experience to save others from the same cycle.)
  3. Any plans for a re-print of this book? I've...

    Any plans for a re-print of this book?

    I've been trying to buy a copy but have not found anywhere that has it available.
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    Re: Mandocello conversion

    The link below is to an thread in which I describe a some details about a Harmony archtop mandocello conversion. The conversion was performed several years ago by a luther long before I acquired the...
  5. Re: Guitar to Mandocello / Zouk conversion question

    Many conversions include slimming down the neck.

    I purchased a converted archtop guitar a couple of years ago and fitted a new bridge to get it playable again. The original conversion slimmed down...
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    Re: Apple interfaces for recording

    Are you looking for a microphone adapter, or an all-in-one microphone and digitizer?

    For an all-in-one the Apogee MiC is a great product. I use an Apogee jam with 30 pin, USB, and lightning...
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    Re: Rickenbacker Electric Mandolin

    That is still a current Rickenbacker model: http://www.rickenbacker.com/model.asp?model=5002V58
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    Re: V-Picks Giveaway

    Would be great to try out the VPicks on my newly finished mandocello project.
  9. Re: Measurements of Mike Marshall's cello nut and bridge

    Any idea who the luthier was?
  10. Re: Eastman MD515 Mandolin with Schertler Products Giveaway

    Looks like a nice rig.
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    Re: Strap question

    On many mandolins the endpin can be used as a strap button. If your mandolin does not have an endpin then another option is to thread some leather lace around the tailpiece and tie the lace through...
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    Re: Harmony Mandocello conversion

    That would be great Bernie.

    Thanks for the pointer to your videos. I watched them a few times last year before I purchased my mandocello. Your conversions gave me some confidence that a guitar...
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    Re: Harmony Mandocello conversion

    I think the finish on the body is original. Neck and headstock have been refinished, presumably when the veneer was applied. But the body finish is fairly thin and rough in patches. At some point...
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    Re: Harmony Mandocello conversion

    The truss rod is original to the instrument. I doubt that it has been adjusted since the conversion because there isn't enough clearance to get a socket onto the adjustment nut. If the rod needs...
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    Harmony Mandocello conversion

    My Harmony mandocello conversion is now in playable condition.

    107592 107593

    This instrument came to me as an unstrung body.

    This instrument was originally a 1950's Harmony archtop. It was...
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    Re: Free V-Picks - Right Here

    I've been wanting to try these.
  17. Re: Who to buy from: The Mandolin Store vs. The Mandolin Hut

    Specifically, you are looking to avoid subjecting the instrument to large temperature changes. Large shifts in temperature can result in damage to the instrument in various ways (finish cracking,...
  18. Re: First Mandolin Review: New Kentucky KM-172

    This is a thread from 2010 so prices may have changed. But the original poster mentions that he purchased from http://themandolinhut.com/

    Their webpage appears to list the same package if you...
  19. Re: Strings held with one finger do not ring equally? how can I f

    Yes.

    With a medium string set you have on the order of 79 kg (~175 pounds) of total tension in the strings. This tension increases the friction along the mating thread surfaces.
  20. Re: Strings held with one finger do not ring equally? how can I f

    De-tune the mandolin to reduce tension on the strings then you will be able to adjust the bridge height. If you adjust the bridge height with the mandolin tuned up it will be difficult and you risk...
  21. Re: Historical Information on Gibson mandolins

    Hmm, the only part of my short write-up where I checked a source and I get called on it. :) Wikipedia isn't a great source, but both the Mandolin and the Orville Gibson articles state that Mr Gibson...
  22. Re: Historical Information on Gibson mandolins

    To answer your terminology question briefly:

    "Orville Gibson" is the name of the gentleman who founded "The Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co. Ltd." in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902. This company over...
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    Re: double stops confused

    On a violin where there are no frets on the fingerboard the word "stop" is used to refer to placing your finger on the string and pressing the string to the fingerboard. This usage carries over to...
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    Re: Nylon strings or similar?

    JustStrings also as a fairly wide range of mandola strings if you are looking for other product names. (NFI)

    http://www.juststrings.com/mandola.html
  25. Re: Mandolins listed as make offer in classifieds

    Also consider ads with prices. The statement of an asking price doesn't necessarily mean that the seller will only sell for that price.

    I have purchased one instrument through the classifieds. The...
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