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May-22-2013, 8:17pm

Sid Simpson replied to a thread upgrade from F9 in General Mandolin Discussions

If you are looking at an upgrade, do yourself a favor and look at some of the small luthiers out there. Seems there are some great builders out...

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May-19-2013, 11:53pm

Sid Simpson replied to a thread Advice Needed on a First Mandolin Camp in General Mandolin Discussions

I'll be at the Mandolin Symposium for my first immersion in June. The River of the West looks like it's in your neighborhood and sounds great. I'd...

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May-19-2013, 2:58pm

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

f-d - What gauge do you suggest? I have the Standard/neo-bluegrass/select, and have seen both the medium and heavy suggested. I'm currently playing...

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May-19-2013, 9:36am

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

Congrats on your new Phoenix. I have a Phoenix Standard (no. 513) and it is a real joy to play. I hope you get as much pleasure from yours as I...

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May-17-2013, 11:51am

Sid Simpson replied to a thread Free class: acoustics, amp build in Builders and Repair

I also signed up for it. Looks like lots of good info, plus the chance to learn a bit about amps. What a cool way to get a small practice amp!

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May-11-2013, 9:44pm

Sid Simpson replied to a thread free online improv class with Gary Burton in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

Michael, Sorry to hear you are dropping the class, but I get it. I am paddling like mad to keep my head above water and it's taking me much more...

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May-05-2013, 12:11pm

Sid Simpson replied to a thread Travel advice in General Mandolin Discussions

I have used a rolling duffel bag to carry a mandolin in a padded gig bag. It worked fine, but I don't think I would take a really good mandolin...

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May-03-2013, 9:35pm

Sid Simpson replied to a thread free online improv class with Gary Burton in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

Bill, I got started. Looks like a major stretch for me, but exciting. I've downloaded the material and started on it. It's been a very tough...

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May-01-2013, 11:31am

Sid Simpson replied to a thread Flatwound Strings in Equipment

I'll put in a good word for JazzMando strings. I have used them on both my Phoenix Standard and my Sorensen Sprite, and love the sound. They are a...

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Apr-25-2013, 4:21pm

Sid Simpson replied to a thread Killer deal on Kentucky KM 900 Master Model A in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Amazon now says they have one left - at $953.67. Congrats to those who purchased at over $300 less. Play the heck out of your new Kentucky!

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