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Today, 6:04pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Not Johnny Cash - no mando content in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It sure DOES look like what Johnny Cash would have if he DID play electric though! :) What about all the Highwaymen stuff with Krisofferson,...

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Today, 5:56pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread AllParts 10-string tuners in Builders and Repair

But it could probably be a monster for Celtic I suppose -- I'd sure like to see someone picking on one of those....

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Today, 3:00pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Tone Difference Solid Top vs. Laminated Top in Builders and Repair

The solid top sounds brighter to me.

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Today, 11:03am

pickloser replied to a thread Phoenix Bluegrass #429 in Post a picture of your mandolin

I had a Phoenix BG that I loved. The only problem was that I loved my Phoenix Ultra even more. The poor PBG never got to go out. So I sold it to a...

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Today, 10:56am

Marty Jacobson replied to a discussion Working with Marty on a new instrument in group Jacobson Mandolins

Heh, I think David would like the quirkiness of #21. I think I would be too embarrassed to be in the room, though. I brought my #14 to show Tim...

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Today, 9:34am

Marty Jacobson replied to a thread AllParts 10-string tuners in Builders and Repair

The advantage is that you get the physical characteristics of multiple scale lengths in one instrument. The C course sounds like a mandola, while the...

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Today, 9:24am

Marty Jacobson replied to a discussion Jacobson mandolin videos in group Jacobson Mandolins

Thanks for posting, David! Looking forward to see what else you come up with.

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Today, 8:21am

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread AllParts 10-string tuners in Builders and Repair

Amazing looking fretboard, nut and bridge! So what exactly is the main advantage to fan frets -- is is strictly control of intonation? I just can't...

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Today, 7:49am

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread New Baby (OM) in CBOM

Yes really amazing about those tuners -- they almost look Waverly quality and 1:24? Pretty amazing find I'd say! And the spacing is also...

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Yesterday, 9:34pm

StevenS replied to a thread Sorensen Mandolins in Looking for information about mandolins

Sprite goes Steep. It is always interesting to see where a new instrument takes players. In this case, Mike drifted off into some traditional...

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Yesterday, 9:06pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Changing username? in Forum Software Support

You really need to post this in the other thread. The link is shown below: ...

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Yesterday, 8:20pm

Marty Jacobson replied to a thread Got to play a Gibson F5 today. in Vintage Instruments

Well, it is true. If you're expecting a religious experience by playing your first (insert premium mandolin here), you will probably be disappointed....

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Yesterday, 7:48pm

StevenS replied to a thread What does this mean?........3-ply bindings on top?.......... in Looking for information about mandolins

Here's a bigger picture of an example with Black/White/Black - Steve

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Yesterday, 5:43pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread New Baby (OM) in CBOM

I am shocked to hear this!! Can't be! :) Seriously wonderful job! Doesn't it feel special to look at an play your "own creation" (with in...

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Yesterday, 4:42pm

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

Sharp! I bet it sounds pretty good, too.

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Yesterday, 4:30pm

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

Awesome. That's the way I always wished Gibson had done the Bibey mandos. Enjoy!!

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Yesterday, 4:02pm

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

With Canadian bacon you can lick off the squeeze out -- it does not work as well with superglue.

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Yesterday, 3:59pm

Bernie Daniel replied to a thread Gibson K2 Mandocello Pick Guard & Bracket in Builders and Repair

Congratulations on the great instrument. Having had several K-1's and a K-2 I know you'll really enjoy the booming sound. If you have never...

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Yesterday, 10:46am

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

Sounds great, looks perfect.

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Yesterday, 8:09am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Changing username? in Forum Software Support

Or you could simply post a message in this thread that's in the same section you posted in and it will be done. Added: And I see you've done that....

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May-17-2013, 10:04pm

Doug Edwards replied to a thread Binding Cement in Builders and Repair

I think the Saga kit uses plastic binding. The Duco will work with plastic, but it's harder to melt the miters. I've done several of those kits,...

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May-17-2013, 8:09pm

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

I fixed a plywood top guitar (1970 Japanese dread.) with a bridge failure that way. It was a fresh break so nothing to clean out. I clamped the...

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May-17-2013, 6:12pm

StevenS replied to a thread Band name needed.... SOON! in General Mandolin Discussions

Poor Sydney.

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May-17-2013, 4:49pm

Narayan Kersak replied to a thread Does anybody on this forum prefer a pick that is not a bluechip? in Equipment

I love Red Bears and really like V-picks. V-picks are probably my top choice, although I do have a blue chip. Here are more of my thoughts on all...

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May-17-2013, 3:09pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Did Lloyd Loar sign anything but the F5s? in Vintage Instruments

I'll note that I owned a "The Gibson" hat just like the one on the back of the couch.... :cool:

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May-17-2013, 1:59pm

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

Gorilla glue will hold but it has to be done right and as mentioned it will expand as foam where it can. It can be pretty messy. Done right it won't...

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May-17-2013, 1:29pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Did Lloyd Loar sign anything but the F5s? in Vintage Instruments

I kick myself for not grabbing the last Brentrup snakehead Hans built (that I know of). He pretty much told me when I asked later that he wouldn't...

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May-17-2013, 10:48am

pickloser replied to a thread Kaufman Kamp 2013--Who's Going? in Jams, Places To Meet Others

Alright, the annual SKAK Cafe roll call! I'm going for sure, and I've convinced (though it wasn't difficult) six more new to kamp folks to go too....

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May-17-2013, 9:49am

Marty Jacobson replied to a thread 1907-08 Gibson F-2 defines big restoration project in Vintage Instruments

It's nothing a new top, back, sides, neck, and fretboard can't fix... Seriously, though, I think it's amazing that the pieces have survived this...

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May-17-2013, 9:09am

TDMpicker replied to a thread Binding Cement in Builders and Repair

I find the gel or thick Ca works well for bindings. I like the thick better than the gel. I use the Gorilla brand you can get at walmart. Glue down...

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5 Visitor Messages

Doug Edwards - Feb-21-2011 1:06pm

Your pg is just about ready. I'm having trouble finding the right size pins for it. May of found something today that will work.

Doug
TDMpicker - Apr-10-2010 6:54am

Hank,

You aren't that far from me. I live over in Heber Springs, AR.

Terry (TDMPicker)
woodwizard - Feb-14-2010 10:50am

Just wanted to say thanks to you & Donna for coming all the way to Kelts to listen to the Mountain Boomers Old-time String Band again. Felt sorry for Dan the cook/owner. He was a little overwhelmed by the size of the crowd that showed up.
Nick Triesch - Jun-29-2009 5:53pm

Cool! I just got the new Intellitouch PT-10 in the mail today and it's the best tuner I have ever used. First Quality Music for $29.00. Nick
woodwizard - May-19-2009 4:24pm

Hank
Got your ph# I'll send you an email with my ph# so you'll have it.

Mike