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Yesterday, 11:17pm

Porschefan started a discussion Working with Marty on a new instrument in group Jacobson Mandolins

I ran across Marty and his website when I joined Mandolin Cafe and started trying to educate myself about how to get a first mandolin. After...

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Yesterday, 11:15pm

f5loar replied to a thread Did Lloyd Loar sign anything but the F5s? in Vintage Instruments

I'm not convined those are all "Loars" on that sofa.

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Yesterday, 10:49pm

Porschefan started a thread Changing username? in Forum Software Support

I hope this doesn't turn out to be another question where the answer is fairly obvious. I've looked all around in the "Settings" areas and I don't...

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Yesterday, 10:39pm

Porschefan replied to a thread Establishing a new social group? in Forum Software Support

Thanks!

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Yesterday, 12:43pm

Porschefan replied to a thread Jacobson #16 w/ TI strings in Post a picture of your mandolin

There's now a new Group for "Jacobsen Mandolins." David Mold (OldSausage) and I are the only members now, but please sign up if you have an interest...

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Yesterday, 11:52am

f5loar replied to a thread Did Lloyd Loar sign anything but the F5s? in Vintage Instruments

I recall 1966 or there abouts is when Tut first found the A5 and was showing it around. I saw it back in '66 at the Union Grove Fiddler's Convention...

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May-16-2013, 11:17pm

f5loar replied to a thread Which model BlueChip did you find works best? in Equipment

I have stuck with the 40 in different sizes. Works on guitar and mandolin for me. I like the triangles for the guitar and teardrops for the...

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May-16-2013, 10:53pm

f5loar replied to a thread Did Lloyd Loar sign anything but the F5s? in Vintage Instruments

I got the PM. It would not show up in your sent email box. It goes through the cafe's system not yours. You get notified of it when you log back...

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May-16-2013, 3:50pm

Porschefan started a thread Establishing a new social group? in Forum Software Support

Hi, OldSausage and I would like to establish a "Jacobsen Mandolins" group. Is that possible? What needs to happen? Thanks! STP

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May-16-2013, 3:41pm

Porschefan replied to a discussion Questions about the Silverangel in group Silverangel

That's a great idea....how do we do it? STP

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May-16-2013, 2:52pm

f5loar replied to a thread Little Liza Jane, Goodbye Liza Jane...same song? in General Mandolin Discussions

Lisa Jane was Sally Goodin's and Katie Hill's first cousin once removed or so the legend goes. She started out little and then got big!

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May-16-2013, 2:16pm

f5loar replied to a thread Did Lloyd Loar sign anything but the F5s? in Vintage Instruments

I've heard stories of a 2nd Loar A5 and this is the best story I've heard concerning it. But like the Snowman tales, still no photos or whereabouts...

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May-16-2013, 2:11pm

f5loar replied to a thread Picks for increased volume in Equipment

I got a 67.4% increase in loudness with my TD40 Bluechip. I found any more than a 40 (1.0mm) decreases volume while changing the tone. If you are...

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May-16-2013, 10:27am

f5loar replied to a thread Please compare two post-Loar Era Ferns in General Mandolin Discussions

The difference in price of a signed Loar F5 vs. a mid to late 20's Fern can be traced back to a barbershop in Jacksonville, FL on a warm day in...

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May-15-2013, 8:45pm

f5loar replied to a thread Did Lloyd Loar sign anything but the F5s? in Vintage Instruments

Me too! And I'll pay for my own gambling time.

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May-15-2013, 12:09pm

Porschefan replied to a thread 1924 Gibson A Snakehead in Vintage Instruments

Well done! STP

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May-14-2013, 11:53pm

f5loar replied to a thread Does anybody on this forum prefer a pick that is not a bluechip? in Equipment

I just got wind on facebook that there is a new pick being handmade in Monroe, NC in custom sizes and thickness for $10 that is going to make the...

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May-14-2013, 10:20pm

f5loar replied to a thread Real Gibson or another impostor? in General Mandolin Discussions

Don't forget possible drug induced workers of the early 70's. Things like LSD, PTC, STP would cause such effects. As much as we here talk about how...

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May-14-2013, 7:24pm

f5loar replied to a thread Can't find FON# on an A1 in Vintage Instruments

That is a '42 A50 cause I says it is! I had to dig out my stash of '42 A50's to do some comparsion. None of mine have the FON. They all have a...

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May-14-2013, 12:45pm

f5loar replied to a thread Real Gibson or another impostor? in General Mandolin Discussions

But I bet those bell bottoms were 100% polyster and those silk looking, silk feeling shirts I know were 100% polysters. In those days went Tony...

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May-14-2013, 9:57am

Porschefan replied to a thread "Articles" in Forum Software Support

Vanished into thin air.... STP

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May-14-2013, 9:37am

Porschefan replied to a thread "Articles" in Forum Software Support

Hi Scott, 1. I am/was logged in when I attempted. 2. I see the link on my own home page (at the Cafe). I initially saw it and tried it at...

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May-13-2013, 8:57pm

f5loar replied to a thread Real Gibson or another impostor? in General Mandolin Discussions

What, did you find your 100% polyster suit a bit hot in the summer? Best shows on TV was Brady Bunch and Partridge Family so that pretty much sums...

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May-13-2013, 6:17pm

Porschefan started a thread "Articles" in Forum Software Support

Hi, I clicked on "Articles" and got this: Your user account does not have sufficient privileges to access this page because you must first...

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May-13-2013, 3:51pm

Porschefan replied to a thread Questions on an old A-style on eBay in Vintage Instruments

Yes, he mentioned that too. STP

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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, 3:08pm

Porschefan replied to a discussion Questions about the Silverangel in group Silverangel

Yes, I'm not entirely sure he still wants to sell it - I saw he put it on there a while back, and then later I saw him posting about how pleased he...

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May-13-2013, 3:02pm

Porschefan replied to a thread Jacobson #16 w/ TI strings in Post a picture of your mandolin

That's a very nice instrument.... It may not kill banjos, but it sounds plenty loud enough for anything but that and has a magically bright and rich...

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May-13-2013, 2:54pm

Porschefan replied to a thread Questions on an old A-style on eBay in Vintage Instruments

Update: I went down to the pawn shop and looked at this instrument. Except for the finish on the top, it looked to me to be in almost pristine...

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May-13-2013, 2:37pm

pickinpete replied to a thread Backing Tracks in General Mandolin Discussions

I have a tascam 2488MKII digital portastudio I use for recording my wife and myself and making music tracks for church, but if you have a decent...

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Date of Birth: July 9, 1923 (89)

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Biography:: Love to pick Loars of all years

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