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Yesterday, 10:17pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Will someone explain radiused fingerboards to me? in Builders and Repair

I liked radiused boards until I got a flat board with a great fret job and set up. That being said, I switch back and forth between a 1 1/8" nut...

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Yesterday, 9:06pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Changing username? in Forum Software Support

You really need to post this in the other thread. The link is shown below: ...

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Yesterday, 7:35pm

sgarrity started a thread Dave Earl, Blues Mandolin in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

Is anybody listening to him? He's apparently a musician from the SF Bay area. I just got his cd titled Mandolin Blues and it is absolutely...

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Yesterday, 4:45pm

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

what's the back look like?

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Yesterday, 8:09am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Changing username? in Forum Software Support

Or you could simply post a message in this thread that's in the same section you posted in and it will be done. Added: And I see you've done that....

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May-17-2013, 9:43pm

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

Looking forward to seeing everybody on Sunday.

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May-17-2013, 3:09pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Did Lloyd Loar sign anything but the F5s? in Vintage Instruments

I'll note that I owned a "The Gibson" hat just like the one on the back of the couch.... :cool:

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May-17-2013, 1:59pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Plywood repair... no really! in Builders and Repair

Gorilla glue will hold but it has to be done right and as mentioned it will expand as foam where it can. It can be pretty messy. Done right it won't...

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May-17-2013, 1:29pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Did Lloyd Loar sign anything but the F5s? in Vintage Instruments

I kick myself for not grabbing the last Brentrup snakehead Hans built (that I know of). He pretty much told me when I asked later that he wouldn't...

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May-17-2013, 8:52am

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

I had to look to see if any mentioned it, it's a classic.

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May-17-2013, 8:50am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Tone Gard in Equipment

There will always be someone that doesn't like a product. I have a friend that just didn't like the way it looked on his mandolin. Me, I use them...

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May-17-2013, 8:25am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Did Lloyd Loar sign anything but the F5s? in Vintage Instruments

I live in NJ, I'm in the south central part of the state, and I've never heard the name Joe Mcguire. That doesn't mean he doesn't still live here but...

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May-16-2013, 11:42pm

sgarrity started a thread Caleb Roberts and Open Road in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

I've been listening to some Open Road here recently and really enjoy Caleb's mandolin picking. I know Open Road isn't together anymore but is Caleb...

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May-16-2013, 4:58pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Tone Gard in Equipment

I tried one. Hated it. Don't need it. If you like it, knock yourself out.

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May-16-2013, 1:56pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Not Johnny Cash - no mando content in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I need to add this to make sure this shows up in Google. JOHNNY CASH CUSTOM TELECASTER BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR UNIQUE

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May-16-2013, 10:13am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Recycle!! in Equipment

This comes up every now and again and is always inspiring. Here's one previous thread.

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May-16-2013, 8:20am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread help with info in Looking for information about mandolins

This mandolin banjo appeared to be made in the UK and this pretty much confirms it. To be totally honest UK mandolin banjos don't seem to bring a...

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May-15-2013, 9:04pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Ponies in the Forest - Gilchrist M3 and Smart Dreadnought in Post a picture of your mandolin

Mighty fine playing Chip.

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May-15-2013, 3:17pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Old Mandolin Identification Help in Vintage Instruments

They used that headstock after the war as well as far as I know. It's tough as there is no date code inside and you pretty well have to rely on...

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May-15-2013, 2:09pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Did Lloyd Loar sign anything but the F5s? in Vintage Instruments

You're welcome. Heck, I went back and reread the thread and followed the links.

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May-15-2013, 12:53pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Did Lloyd Loar sign anything but the F5s? in Vintage Instruments

I love the Ms. Griffith Loar. Here's a pretty extensive past thread regarding that mandolin.

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May-15-2013, 11:53am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Inlay Sticker in Builders and Repair

Dave Nichols builds and plays mandolin as well.

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May-15-2013, 7:47am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Wind Gap in Jams, Places To Meet Others

It's been a few years since I 've attended, I might try and get there for a day this year and honestly Barry, a gray goatee probably describes 50...

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May-14-2013, 12:55pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Inlay Sticker in Builders and Repair

Contact David Nichols at www.custompearlinlay.com. Get it done by someone that knows what they are doing.

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May-14-2013, 12:02pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Real Gibson or another impostor? in General Mandolin Discussions

Willie, suddenly many things are starting to make sense to me. I made it through the era without owning or even wanting to own a leisure suit.

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May-13-2013, 10:36pm

sgarrity replied to a thread My 1922 Gibson A-2 recording of Kentucky Mandolin. in Post a picture of your mandolin

Sounds great!

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May-13-2013, 9:51pm

sgarrity replied to a discussion Canyon Waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Sounds great guys. That solid guitar backup really fleshes things out. I did this one about 2 years ago.

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May-13-2013, 8:50pm

sgarrity replied to a thread Thile and Daves in LA in General Mandolin Discussions

Boil the %&$*@ Cabbage Down!!! ........that was a priceless moment! LOL

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May-13-2013, 1:41pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Dayton Instrument Database-Your help needed! in Vintage Instruments

On an eBay auction, a Dayton 5 string banjo for posterity

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May-13-2013, 12:47pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Real Gibson or another impostor? in General Mandolin Discussions

Amen.

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Location:: Knoxville (Piney Bay) Arkansas

Interests:: Enjoying family & life in general-Hand Carving Wood - Playing my mandolin and studing old-time music

Occupation:: Mfg. Eng. - Wood carver and old-time mandolin player for The Mountain Boomers Old-time String Band

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