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Today, 4:11am

bluesmandolinman replied to a thread Dave Earl, Blues Mandolin in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

Hi Shaun I had not heard of him before. So thanks for asking... otherwise i would have missed his cd. Just ordered it and will post here again...

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Yesterday, 3:09pm

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

There was a rock band from the Midwest that had that name. Two excellent records. They also did Firesign Theater style radio programs too.

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Yesterday, 12:26pm

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

Sounds GREAT!!!

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Yesterday, 11:09am

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

The Band With No Name

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May-17-2013, 9:05pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread Tone Gard in Equipment

With my Tone-Gard and McClung armrest I can hug my mando all I want without affecting it's tone and volume. I love it. And so does my mando! ...

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May-17-2013, 8:32pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread Ragtime in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

I love ragtime and still considering taking up the tenor banjer so i can play some. :mandosmiley:

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May-16-2013, 2:15am

bluesmandolinman replied to a thread Blues mandolin on Mandolin Passion!! in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

that mandolin sounds funky =) I like it ! your link is missing the N in the mandolin and therefore doesn´t work here it is again :...

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May-13-2013, 3:38pm

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

Please post a few picturers of your "COUNTRY BOY" when you get it!

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May-13-2013, 12:58am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Mother's Day in General Mandolin Discussions

This was the first Mother's Day since I lost her last November. Instead of mourning or grieving I chose to celebrate my son's mother and her mother...

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May-13-2013, 12:43am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Tonerite alternatives in Equipment

Yep. You're in danger of becoming a doubting Thomas and non-believer.

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May-13-2013, 12:42am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Tonerite alternatives in Equipment

Yea research what Art said and have fun. So are believers, some aren't. Record you mando first then after the vibration treatment record the same...

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May-13-2013, 12:37am

greg_tsam replied to a thread What Pro-level mandos have you played and how would you rate them in General Mandolin Discussions

I use the backside of my key and pull to make them curl like ribbons. Nice and soft and won't pierce you

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May-12-2013, 9:48pm

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

Robert, I wouldn't consider the neck to be "chunky" at all, and it's a dream to play. I don't think that you would go wrong by getting a...

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May-11-2013, 5:01pm

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

I live in Houston. I'm wondering what shop it was at and how it got here from Missouri. ~:>

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May-11-2013, 4:59pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread What Pro-level mandos have you played and how would you rate them in General Mandolin Discussions

I'll just soldier on with my Breedlove. I've played a limited number of mandolins and even fewer high dollar ones. I really liked it when Danny...

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May-11-2013, 11:54am

Gary Watkins created a group Ratliff Owners Group

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May-11-2013, 11:33am

Gary Watkins started a thread my "new to me" 1999 Ratliff in Post a picture of your mandolin

I am thrilled to have this "new" Ratliff, and it sounds GREAT!!! I just wanted to show it off.:mandosmiley:

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May-11-2013, 11:29am

Gary Watkins added 4 photo(s) to album Ratliff Mandolin
May-11-2013, 11:21am

Gary Watkins created an album Ratliff Mandolin

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May-09-2013, 7:55pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread not a mando, but check out the pickguard in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

*groan..

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May-09-2013, 7:53pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread God Father theme in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

The short answer is practice more. How long have you been playing?

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May-09-2013, 9:12am

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

I'm more in the "your technique is getting better" camp but I want to believe in magic really bad. Life's more fun that way but I'm a bit of a cynic...

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May-09-2013, 9:09am

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

I have been swamped at work and someone stole my laptop and two video cameras and the last 4 years of recordings. What a tragedy for me. Lost the...

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May-08-2013, 2:55pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread So and So doesn't play that way! in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Says you.

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May-05-2013, 11:54pm

mandocrucian replied to a thread Arpeggios - tips and tricks to play these well and how to use the in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Pattern-ization is a big tool for acquiring melodic playing. Classical players would called this motif development. Any "pattern" that you do...

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May-05-2013, 11:02pm

mandocrucian replied to a thread Wrist Vibrato and Ornamentation? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I use electric guitar style vibrato all the time; I can't stand the sound of longer notes that sit there with a stagnant "quack" of a duck. Vibrato...

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May-05-2013, 8:46pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread practicing in private in General Mandolin Discussions

I'd love to see a pic, old Bean.

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