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May-19-2013, 3:50pm

P.D. Kirby replied to a thread Which model BlueChip did you find works best? in Equipment

CT-55 for the Mandolin and Guitar and the JD Crowe thumb pick for the Banjo. I still use Red Bear and 1960s Fender Heavy's too for the Mandolin.

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May-19-2013, 1:16pm

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

E, The diiferent models are graduated differently and are made for different string guages to get optimal effect. The body shape is the same for...

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May-19-2013, 11:59am

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

I have the Jazz #400. I've been playing it a ton recently. My Rigel G5 was go to for a really long time, and the Jazz just sat. When I took a few...

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May-19-2013, 4:37am

P.D. Kirby replied to a thread 1957 Duane Eddy owned Gibson mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

50k OBO this morning with only 8 hours to go, better get those bids in :whistling:. Nice video of Mr. Eddy on the Ad. Still no takers...

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May-18-2013, 2:42am

P.D. Kirby replied to a thread Amazon? in Looking for information about mandolins

Not to pile on what Trevor said but a good friend bought a Guitar from Amazon and when he got it the action was a mile high and the fretboard was...

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May-18-2013, 2:25am

P.D. Kirby replied to a thread Changing username? in Forum Software Support

Send another email to Scott that say's " Scott, Please change my user name to my real name", instead of it sounds like a good idea and you will...

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May-17-2013, 5:15pm

P.D. Kirby replied to a thread Tone Gard in Equipment

Okay, we have the Tone Guard thread Ver 6.1 going and a Phoenix Blue Chip thread as well. All we need now is for someone to start a "what's the best...

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May-16-2013, 7:04pm

dcoventry replied to a thread F style around 1000? in General Mandolin Discussions

The Answer: Call folkmusician.com and ask Robert how good you can do for your money. He's honest, forthright and knowledgable. My first...

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May-14-2013, 5:02pm

dcoventry replied to a thread Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds for mandolin in Song and Tune Projects

Quite possibly the funniest post I have read this year. I quite sure you should be able to find a tab version, just gotta poke around.

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May-12-2013, 4:03am

P.D. Kirby replied to a thread Nut Lubrication in Builders and Repair

Bertram, you gotta stop doing all that Dive Bombing on Rawhide... :cool:

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May-11-2013, 10:38pm

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

This is absolutely and the only reason I sold a Brentrup A that I had. the mando was beauiful in every way: Fit and Finsih perfect, sound was...

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May-11-2013, 6:58pm

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

Just for the record Weber stopped using the original Brekke bridge some time ago in favor of a Brekke copy of a Gibson style bridge. that kinda...

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May-11-2013, 5:41pm

P.D. Kirby replied to a thread Beginner, Is this mando worth $200? in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I would be on that like white on rice for $200 I would offer $175. On the other hand since you are buying your first mandolin do yourself a favor...

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May-09-2013, 11:12pm

dcoventry replied to a thread Best Beginner Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Call Robert Fear and talk to him. All will become clear.

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May-08-2013, 9:29am

P.D. Kirby replied to a thread RIP Jeff Mayer (fstpicker) in General Mandolin Discussions

So sorry to hear this, RIP Jeff you will be missed on both of the Forums I got to know you on, here and the UBGF. It's amazing to me how one can...

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May-06-2013, 3:45pm

P.D. Kirby replied to a thread Serial Numbers in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

When I added the rider to my policy they made me submit all the information regarding year made, type and model number, serial number several photos...

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May-06-2013, 3:27pm

P.D. Kirby replied to a thread Nice sounding aluminum guitar in Builders and Repair

I feel a bout with BAS coming on, This is too cool for words and I want one!

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May-05-2013, 2:53pm

P.D. Kirby replied to a thread pick-up in General Mandolin Discussions

If I'm understanding your question take a look at the K&K pickups, they are sweet and the best bang for your buck IMHO...

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May-04-2013, 3:51pm

P.D. Kirby replied to a thread Serial Numbers in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

If it was a high end Mandolin like a 24' Loar a Gil or Monty I could see the seller hiding the last 2 numbers just to protect his privacy but if it's...

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May-04-2013, 3:05pm

dcoventry replied to a thread Live Sam Bush in General Mandolin Discussions

I was so young and such a Head that I didn't realize the nature of the word "Traditional". I look back and laugh. At the time, I thought since the SS...

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May-04-2013, 2:58pm

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

I'll try

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May-04-2013, 1:36pm

dcoventry replied to a thread Your Top 5 "Newgrass" Tunes of All time in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Please look at post #2. Of course the SS are right at the top, at least for me and thee!

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