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May-18-2013, 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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May-18-2013, 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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May-18-2013, 6:45pm

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

Great looking mandolin Tom, it's hard to beat the Collings detail. And Kyle is a great guy to deal with, I'm looking forward to starting with him in...

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May-18-2013, 6:09pm

shortymack replied to a thread J Bovier F5T in Looking for information about mandolins

Ahhhh, well that puts it in perspective. The KM has a much more balanced tone. The JB seemed really loud and thin on the higher registers and lacked...

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May-17-2013, 9:26pm

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Silverangel cedar topped in Post a picture of your mandolin

1830 cedar from a telephone pole?! :) Ken, you win the reward for recycling and reclaimed wood! :) That tailpiece is really cool and looks prefect...

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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, 11:21am

Skip Kelley replied to a thread A palindrome, of sorts. in Post a picture of your mandolin

John, those are beautiful! Two fine examples of your usual perfect work!!

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May-17-2013, 9:09am

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Silverangel cedar topped in Post a picture of your mandolin

Ken, that mandolin looks awesome! It really looks old! Nice job!

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May-16-2013, 9:22pm

StevenS replied to a thread A palindrome, of sorts. in Post a picture of your mandolin

Love those one-piece backs. Steve

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May-16-2013, 8:23pm

shortymack replied to a thread J Bovier F5T in Looking for information about mandolins

You sure about that? http://mandoweb.com/Instruments/J+Bovier-F-5+Special/3024 And +1 on the soundbites.

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May-16-2013, 5:11pm

shortymack replied to a discussion RED ROCKIN' CHAIR by Saw Mountain String Band in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I liked that, sounded great. You all have a nice and unique sound that grows on ya real fast. Well done!

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May-15-2013, 5:01pm

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

Pop over to The Acoustic Music Store in Brighton! Best mandolin shop in the UK! Steve

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May-15-2013, 1:53pm

shortymack replied to a thread J Bovier F5T in Looking for information about mandolins

I wonder how they have avoided any legal problems with the name. http://www.jbovier.com/main/

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May-15-2013, 10:35am

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

Here's a nice little video of Adam at The Mandolin Store checking out a Sprite Two-Point mandolin -- I think Sprites are my favorite build --...

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May-15-2013, 7:11am

Skip Kelley replied to a thread Hester Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

banjoboy, Congratulations! That is one fine looking mandolin!

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May-15-2013, 7:09am

Skip Kelley replied to a thread my "new to me" 1999 Ratliff in Post a picture of your mandolin

Gary, that is a great looking mandolin! I bet it sounds awesome!!

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May-15-2013, 7:05am

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

Chip, That is some wonderful playing! You have really got the tone!!!

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May-14-2013, 5:54pm

StevenS replied to a thread Binding Cement in Builders and Repair

Can get Duco through Amazon.com

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May-13-2013, 9:02am

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

A little rock and roll attitude to go with the hot chop - Steve

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May-11-2013, 8:23pm

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

Lost a low E? Very unusual for an acoustic to break any string let alone that one. He must have a real heavy hand. Yea too much tuning on stage...

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May-11-2013, 8:15pm

shortymack replied to a thread My Skip Kelley F5 #40 in Post a picture of your mandolin

Sounds and looks great! Congrats and enjoy that beautiful instrument.

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May-11-2013, 8:08pm

shortymack replied to a thread new Loar LM 600, should I buy CA bridge before set-up? in Equipment

First mando? Ever play anything before? If not I wouldnt even bother, learn to play it before worrying about if you should upgrade it. Your ear wont...

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May-11-2013, 12:34pm

shortymack replied to a thread Mandolins in Naples in General Mandolin Discussions

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May-11-2013, 3:12am

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

Wonderful. Steve

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May-10-2013, 4:02pm

shortymack replied to a thread Specific to Atlanta................. in General Mandolin Discussions

How fun. I wish I lived by anyone who jams let alone you guys. Ill have a Sierra Nevada Torpedo tonight and toast you all. Have fun!

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May-09-2013, 1:52pm

J.Sloan replied to a thread Finishing Options in Builders and Repair

John, can you give me a "guess-sta-ment" on how many coats of true oil is needed to get a nice level finish without it being too thick. I have just...

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May-09-2013, 1:12pm

shortymack replied to a thread 1957 Duane Eddy owned Gibson mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

:))

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May-08-2013, 3:34pm

StevenS replied to a thread Spool clamps in Builders and Repair

You need some sort of soft grommet to go between hard wood and hard wood.

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May-08-2013, 1:29pm

shortymack replied to a thread New Eastman arrives tomorrow in General Mandolin Discussions

Niiice, you done good! Vietnam aint got nothin on Beijing.

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