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Today, 11:51am

sgarrity replied to a thread Zeb Snyder... he's a guitar player, so we'll cut him some slack in General Mandolin Discussions

He sounds like all the other guys that play really fast, clean, and technically perfect. So much modern mandolin playing just sounds the same to me....

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Yesterday, 7:56pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Jim Richter - In-Tuition Series in Mandolin Cafe News Discussions

Looking forward to getting both of these!

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May-18-2013, 10:17pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Will someone explain radiused fingerboards to me? in Builders and Repair

I liked radiused boards until I got a flat board with a great fret job and set up. That being said, I switch back and forth between a 1 1/8" nut...

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May-18-2013, 7:35pm

sgarrity started a thread Dave Earl, Blues Mandolin in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

Is anybody listening to him? He's apparently a musician from the SF Bay area. I just got his cd titled Mandolin Blues and it is absolutely...

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May-18-2013, 4:45pm

sgarrity replied to a thread most gorgeous mando ever... in General Mandolin Discussions

what's the back look like?

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May-17-2013, 9:43pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Festival in Jams, Places To Meet Others

Looking forward to seeing everybody on Sunday.

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May-16-2013, 11:42pm

sgarrity started a thread Caleb Roberts and Open Road in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

I've been listening to some Open Road here recently and really enjoy Caleb's mandolin picking. I know Open Road isn't together anymore but is Caleb...

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May-16-2013, 4:58pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Tone Gard in Equipment

I tried one. Hated it. Don't need it. If you like it, knock yourself out.

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May-15-2013, 9:04pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Ponies in the Forest - Gilchrist M3 and Smart Dreadnought in Post a picture of your mandolin

Mighty fine playing Chip.

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May-14-2013, 3:58pm

Tom Sanderson replied to a thread Changing mandolin strings string is a pain in General Mandolin Discussions

I just timed myself changing strings. 14 minutes, 20 seconds start to finish (tuned up and ready to play). I have an F5 with traditional Gibson style...

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May-13-2013, 10:36pm

sgarrity replied to a thread My 1922 Gibson A-2 recording of Kentucky Mandolin. in Post a picture of your mandolin

Sounds great!

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May-13-2013, 9:51pm

sgarrity replied to a discussion Canyon Waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Sounds great guys. That solid guitar backup really fleshes things out. I did this one about 2 years ago.

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May-13-2013, 8:50pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Thile and Daves in LA in General Mandolin Discussions

Boil the %&$*@ Cabbage Down!!! ........that was a priceless moment! LOL

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May-11-2013, 10:34pm

sgarrity replied to a discussion Sunny Side of the Mountain by The Transatlantic Stringband in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

That was wonderful. What fun!!

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May-11-2013, 8:40pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Thile and Daves in LA in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm pretty sure it was a D or G string. Definitely a wound string. Michael does play really hard

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May-11-2013, 3:01pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Land's End - Brock OM and Gil M3 in Post a picture of your mandolin

Chip that was simply wonderful!!! Your Model 3 has THE tone.

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May-11-2013, 2:55pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Hester Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I've heard nothing but good things about Gail's mandolins. I hope to get to play one some day. Enjoy that thing!

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May-11-2013, 1:46pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Thile and Daves in LA in General Mandolin Discussions

Sorry I missed you CA Jed. I had a front row seat and enjoyed myself. I do have to say that I thought it was a good show but not necessarily a...

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May-11-2013, 11:47am

sgarrity replied to a thread What Pro-level mandos have you played and how would you rate them in General Mandolin Discussions

I've pretty much played all of them and owned a bunch of 'em! LOL Mandolins really are individuals and each builder imparts a certain personality...

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May-10-2013, 9:01pm

sgarrity started a thread Thile and Daves in LA in General Mandolin Discussions

About to see Chris and Michael at the Largo. I've seen Chris many times but this is my first opportunity to witness the exuberant and inventive...

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May-08-2013, 10:56pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Mandolins in progress in Post a picture of your mandolin

How many quartets has he made now? I'd love to spend some time with a set of those.

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May-05-2013, 4:51pm

sgarrity replied to a discussion Week #210 ~ Old Ebenezer in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice power on that one Rob!! Here's a couple of versions. the first by itself and a bit too fast. The second is a medley with Old Dangerfield.

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May-05-2013, 4:23pm

Tom Sanderson replied to a thread Hanging mandolins on the wall in General Mandolin Discussions

I own 2 Nuggets. I keep them both, or at least one hanging on a string swing at all times unless I go out of town. I also have a Heritage insurance...

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May-04-2013, 4:55pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Post an "Artsy" Picture Your Mando! in Post a picture of your mandolin

I know. That's why I want 'em! LOL The last boots I bought were full quill Lucchese Classics. Never gone the custom route. Maybe one of these...

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May-04-2013, 3:32pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Post an "Artsy" Picture Your Mando! in Post a picture of your mandolin

Thanks Doc! I find it imparts a certain sweetness to the tone. ;-) But forget these mandolins.....I want a pair of those boots!

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