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Today, 8:20pm

Ted Eschliman replied to a thread Best inexpensive Tenor Banjo in CBOM

Deeding Goodtime, and replace the stock head with an upgrade Remo Fiberskyn head. Great tone and playability for the money!

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Today, 7:59am

JEStanek replied to a thread fine Sarah Jarosz clip in General Mandolin Discussions

She's one of my favorite players. I enjoyed this whole episode of Austin City Limits. Jamie

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Yesterday, 4:56pm

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

I do direct business with them. The ProPlec material is highly proprietary. It is not available in sheets. It is made for them in this very specific...

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Yesterday, 10:36am

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

"I didn't do it. Nobody saw me do it, you can't prove anything." Bart Simpson

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May-21-2013, 8:18pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Jacobson #20 - Black Tie #1 in Post a picture of your mandolin

That looks great. I like how the soundhole and fretboard extension pair. The woods are great as well as is their voice. Jamie

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May-19-2013, 2:11pm

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

Very Nice. That's a favorite wood combination for me. Jamie

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May-19-2013, 2:07pm

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

Congrats! Enjoy that beauty! Jamie

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May-19-2013, 8:29am

Daniel Nestlerode replied to a thread Alden Holloway Double-Necks in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

Looks like the Fender has recycled parts designs from the FM-988. The pickup and neck look verrry familiar. ;) Daniel

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May-18-2013, 1:18pm

Daniel Nestlerode replied to a thread Hello! From the uk in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm not new to mandolin, but I am (still) new to the UK. I've been here just over a year and love it. I need to get down to TAMCO, visit Gary...

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May-18-2013, 11:39am

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

Really need to get up to Norfolk some time soon! Daniel :)

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May-17-2013, 9:18pm

JEStanek replied to a thread Fluke Ukulele - advice from present users, please in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome to the Cafe... In case you didn't notice, this particular thread was from late 2008. I still have and enjoy both my Fluke Concert Scale and...

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May-17-2013, 9:31am

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

While not perfect mirror images, they are very similar considering different trees and species! That is cool to have 13 and 31 back and see that. ...

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May-17-2013, 9:12am

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

The finish material and how thickly it is applied certainly has more of an affect on sound than the binding used as the finish can affect the...

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May-17-2013, 9:10am

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

I would guess the effect would be negligable and impossible to reproduce and related only to the mass the material adds to the instrument. I suspect...

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May-16-2013, 8:21pm

JEStanek replied to a thread How to add a footer to my posts? in Forum Software Support

gerrishlaw, the Edit Signature window has controls above it like a word processor. To change text color highlight the text you want then click the...

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May-16-2013, 8:53am

JEStanek replied to a thread Hester Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I always expect to be impressed with Gail's work, and, once again, she doesn't disappoint. So glad to have her post again. You're going to love that...

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May-16-2013, 8:50am

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

Amazon.co.uk doesn't seem to have many instrument mandolins... I think you would be much better off buying from a dealer that does a set up in the...

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May-16-2013, 8:27am

JEStanek replied to a thread Cleaning the mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

This thread may be of use... Jamie.

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