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Yesterday, 10:54am

blueron replied to a thread Nava Black Walnut Mandolin (Standard V) in Post a picture of your mandolin

That about sums it up!

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Yesterday, 7:43am

blueron replied to a thread Amazon? in Looking for information about mandolins

At that price, I doubt very much if you're alone!

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Yesterday, 7:42am

blueron replied to a thread Anyone try Curt Mangan COATED mandolin strings? in Equipment

I haven't, but I'd be interested to hear more about them. How do they compare price-wise to Elixir Nanos? ron

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Yesterday, 6:32am

blueron replied to a thread Amazon? in Looking for information about mandolins

Too late for Thanton, but I see Trevor has a Jimmy Moon mandolin among his used stock that, by British pricing standards, constitutes a serious...

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Yesterday, 5:46am

blueron replied to a thread Plywood repair... no really! in Builders and Repair

By all accounts, the decision is an easy one. Either superglue or Canadian bacon. rm

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May-17-2013, 8:31am

blueron replied to a thread Best piece of advice you've learned here at The Cafe in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

You're exactly right, Ivan. For once, I wasn't cynical enough! :)

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May-17-2013, 4:21am

blueron replied to a thread Best piece of advice you've learned here at The Cafe in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

That a minute spent reading the latest thread about this or that deluxe pick that will somehow make you a better player - or at least make you sound...

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May-17-2013, 12:45am

blueron replied to a thread Jacobson #16 w/ TI strings in Post a picture of your mandolin

I really enjoyed your video clip, and your new creation sounds and looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing it with us. ron

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May-14-2013, 12:43am

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

This is just depressing. I don't have a hope of ever playing so well as that :(

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May-13-2013, 9:29am

blueron replied to a thread Sorensen Sprite Two-Point mashup in Post a picture of your mandolin

Oh golly.

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May-13-2013, 8:27am

blueron replied to a thread I've officially gone off the deep end! in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

I can read Korean - but I can't find the site :)

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May-12-2013, 6:08am

blueron replied to a thread I've officially gone off the deep end! in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

I'm not familiar with the maker, and can't find 'Tomo' in the builder's section nor on emando.com. Can you point me to a website? rm

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May-11-2013, 11:27pm

blueron replied to a thread LYNN mandolin in Looking for information about mandolins

How many people here allowed the sweetest of pipedreams to pass through their minds, the one about the 'lost' Dudenbostel?

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May-09-2013, 12:06pm

blueron replied to a thread Getting a mando to 'open' up in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes, of course my Mix A4 has opened up nicely in the 16 months since it arrived, brand new and unplayed. :)

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May-09-2013, 6:59am

blueron replied to a thread My first A-5 Loar copy build. in Post a picture of your mandolin

I'm looking forward to more photographs. ron

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May-07-2013, 12:54am

blueron replied to a thread Dublin Ireland in General Mandolin Discussions

I can't offer any advice on Dublin, but Dagger's point about 'stag nights' (the unruly bar-hopping piss-ups by soon-to-be-married guys and their...

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May-06-2013, 11:42am

blueron replied to a thread How not to install a bridge pickup in Builders and Repair

Aw jeez, what a nightmare. Was the repairman wearing a ten-gallon hat, chaps and spurs? That's the work of a cowboy. rm

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May-06-2013, 11:09am

blueron replied to a thread Arches F5 Kit Build Blog in Builders and Repair

Fascinating blog, and great pictures. Well done, Chris. rm

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May-06-2013, 11:04am

blueron replied to a thread Mandolin finally came in the mail! in General Mandolin Discussions

It's been a while since I used phosphor bronze D'addarios or Martin strings. I'm perfectly happy with the tone and volume of the Elixir Nanos, and...

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May-05-2013, 11:25am

jmalmsteen replied to a thread How many mandolins have you had????? in General Mandolin Discussions

I only have two, the Kentucky that was my first mandolin, and my F5G. The Gibson is perfect, I don't need another one, I love it. I do, however,...

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May-05-2013, 2:33am

blueron replied to a thread Mandolin finally came in the mail! in General Mandolin Discussions

There are lots of discussions of this oxidisation problem here in the forum. I have the same problem with standard (phosphor bronze?) strings, and...

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May-01-2013, 4:31am

blueron replied to a thread Quality of Harley Benton vs Eastwood/Revelation? in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

Thanks, Pete. I was pretty astonished by that price, too, though it's a shame to hear it means a lower quality bridge. Still, a very economical...

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Apr-30-2013, 11:03pm

blueron started a thread Quality of Harley Benton vs Eastwood/Revelation? in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

I know that there are a list of mandocaster brands coming out of almost certainly one factory in China - including Eastwood, Alden, Clearwater,...

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Apr-29-2013, 1:22pm

blueron replied to a thread Gibson A prices are going mad in General Mandolin Discussions

The only 'old' instrument I can talk of with some experience is my late-70s no name F5, which is holding up without the slightest bit of trouble. But...

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Apr-29-2013, 1:14am

blueron replied to a thread Duck Dynasty in General Mandolin Discussions

I'd love to contribute, but as doing so would require admitting to watching that awful hick show, I will have to stay quiet.

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Apr-29-2013, 1:12am

blueron replied to a thread Gibson A prices are going mad in General Mandolin Discussions

And there is the quandary that makes this an apples-and-oranges comparison, I know. :) That said, I still think I'd opt for a new or used Mike...

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Apr-29-2013, 12:44am

blueron replied to a thread What is wrong with Artist Works Mandolin School website? in General Mandolin Discussions

That's a solid recommendation! Well done to Artist Works for responding and for helping you get it sorted out. Good customer care is alive and well.

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Apr-28-2013, 11:57pm

blueron replied to a thread Gibson A prices are going mad in General Mandolin Discussions

I was wrong about the A2Z. It's an A4, offered for $7,450. I don't have that kind of money, but if I did, I'd be in the market for a used Nuggett or...

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Apr-28-2013, 11:17pm

blueron replied to a thread Gibson A prices are going mad in General Mandolin Discussions

It's nice to see a range of instruments there, but so far as I can see, most of the Gibson oval examples are $1200 and upwards. When you get north of...

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Apr-28-2013, 11:10pm

blueron replied to a thread Gibson A prices are going mad in General Mandolin Discussions

I try to set aside the lingering lust for a National RM-1, but one of these days.....

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