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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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-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-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-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, 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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May-05-2013, 8:44pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread Hanging mandolins on the wall in General Mandolin Discussions

I have a guitar and mandolin, both unplayable, that I hang from a hook in the ceiling using old strings and run them thru the tuners. I always liked...

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May-05-2013, 10:46am

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

Sounds like a great house, more like a castle, really.

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May-04-2013, 9:46am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Playing for children- suggestions? in General Mandolin Discussions

Because it's fun!

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May-04-2013, 9:40am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Happy Birthday Scott Tichenor! in General Mandolin Discussions

Happy Birthday!

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May-03-2013, 12:21am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Ellis mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

http://millermandolins.com/

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May-02-2013, 5:07pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread Ellis mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

Hurry up and get you a nice mando because f5 speaks the truth.

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May-02-2013, 4:59pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread Playing for children- suggestions? in General Mandolin Discussions

The Cat Came Back and

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May-02-2013, 1:38pm

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

You can do it but it'll take time. It's like a muscle and needs exercise. I live in a two musician household right now and she's a professional...

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May-02-2013, 11:47am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Find what you love and let it kill you. in General Mandolin Discussions

When I first started playing someone referred to me as a musician and I balked at it. 10 years later I accept the label and strive to earn it...

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May-02-2013, 10:30am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Endpin Pulled Out in Builders and Repair

Ivan, that was probably Big Red. I chewed Levi Garrett and it burned my mouth and made me light headed. I never enjoyed it much so the habit didn't...

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May-02-2013, 10:09am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Ellis mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

Good Luck with that, Bubba. ~:>

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May-02-2013, 9:35am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Find what you love and let it kill you. in General Mandolin Discussions

Was that when you were the King of Snark, the Pious? ;)

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May-01-2013, 9:58pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread Great customer service experience with Breedlove... in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow! And I thought I was a big BL fan.

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May-01-2013, 12:41pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread Best Free online video lessons? in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I also like Don Julin https://www.youtube.com/user/donjulinlessons Banjo Ben https://www.youtube.com/user/BanjoBen1 Jim Richter ...

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May-01-2013, 12:31pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread Endpin Pulled Out in Builders and Repair

The first time I tried chewing tobacco I was 12. lol..

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May-01-2013, 12:28pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread Recent Bluegrass CDs worth a listen in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

I never look at the different sections unless I'm posting so I never pay attention to how much traffic a particular genre gets. I just read all the...

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