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May-16-2013, 2:30pm

Perry Babasin replied to a thread Solid vs carved in Builders and Repair

This is one of those "Marketing Speak" technicalities that can be slightly deceptive. The first "The Loars" and I believe "Paris Swing" models were...

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May-08-2013, 3:42pm

Perry Babasin replied to a thread pickups and tapping in Equipment

I don't know about LR Baggs pickups but with K&K twin, Fishman Bridge PU, and a clamp-on mic (all on different instruments) I could hear everything...

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May-08-2013, 3:12pm

Perry Babasin replied to a thread New Eastman arrives tomorrow in General Mandolin Discussions

That is really nice! I love the wood finish, good color... I've gotten kind of partial to oval holes, that rosette inlay is nice!

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May-04-2013, 11:56am

Perry Babasin replied to a thread Odd Loar LM520 in Looking for information about mandolins

Here is a full body shot! I'm kind of missing it, although the top was pretty thin and there was no recurve. I added the tailpiece, Grover tuners and...

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May-03-2013, 6:26pm

Perry Babasin replied to a thread Odd Loar LM520 in Looking for information about mandolins

I actually owned and played one of the first LM-500-VS mandolins for 2 years and the scroll was carved front and back, kind of like the Paris Swing...

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May-03-2013, 1:14pm

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

Very beautiful and tasteful burst... Love the grain, color and finish!

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May-03-2013, 12:00pm

Perry Babasin replied to a thread My looong F5 project is finally DONE! in Builders and Repair

I see from your website that you used a Siminoff kit, and yes Peter, I really like the looks of the Arches kit as well, I have it bookmarked...

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May-03-2013, 11:47am

Perry Babasin replied to a thread My looong F5 project is finally DONE! in Builders and Repair

Looks great! I like the color and natural wood finish... What kit did you use? I'm thinking about Siminoff, they have a lot of wood choices, and they...

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May-02-2013, 2:54pm

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

My recent refinish...

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May-01-2013, 10:47am

Perry Babasin replied to a thread Gibson fixer upper on Ebay - pricey!! in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I think the top looks sunken, it needs help!

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May-01-2013, 10:13am

Perry Babasin replied to a thread Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Festival in Jams, Places To Meet Others

I would love to, wish I could. We used to hang out in Topanga Canyon area. I still have friends that live there... Frequently rode the Vespa to the...

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May-01-2013, 10:04am

Perry Babasin replied to a thread Gibson A paddlehead (?) in Post a picture of your mandolin

Other than the repair, that I would consider minor, it looks to be in great condition, I think $1000 (to 1200??)... Which flea market was this?...

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