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*** SAVE THE DATE *** SAVE THE DATE *** SAVE THE DATE *** SAVE THE DATE *** The Official date for the September Jam is Saturday the 22nd. More...
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May-20-2013,
7:42pm
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I think this is a good idea. I tend to play to fast and really need my metronome. Also, I would like to add how to remember a lot of songs without...
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May-20-2013,
7:29pm
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Amazing grace is great song you can play if slow or fast. And it is very easy to remember.
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May-20-2013,
5:45pm
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Interesting fret thoughts from PRS
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I am not convinced that you need to completely flood the fret slot. I like just enough to be sure that there is no movement.
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May-20-2013,
2:24pm
Londy
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Ohio Acoustic Jam....September
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Howdy folks, as promised, I am starting this thread for the Ohio Acoustic Jam I will be hosting in September. Which date is better, Sept 21st...
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May-20-2013,
2:00pm
Londy
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Springtime Ohio Mandolin Get-Together
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Folks, I need to confirm 2 dates for the September Jam I will be hosting. Which date is better, Sept 21st or 22nd. I was not sure if people could...
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May-19-2013,
12:55pm
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Fretwork on bound fingerboard
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John's answers always cover everything so well that there is simply nothing to add, other than a +1. :)
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May-19-2013,
12:53pm
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I glue my fretwork. I do this on re-frets, but also during setups. Even frets that appears to be seated well often have potential for movement....
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May-18-2013,
4:37pm
Londy
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most gorgeous mando ever...
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Wow...she's a beauty. Enjoy it for decades to come.
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May-17-2013,
6:27pm
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Fret wear?
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The single biggest reason mandolins are more apt to need a re-fret is simply the smaller fretwire used. Most of my mandolins ship out, but of the...
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May-17-2013,
3:41pm
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Advice on recently purchased used mandolin...opinions?
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Hello, A KM-160-S from 1997 was made in Korea and entirely different from the current KM-160. I was not a dealer until 1999 and they were just...
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May-17-2013,
3:32pm
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HI Joe, The serial numbers sometimes start with the date, but there have been plenty that don't. Kentucky mandolins come from several different...
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May-17-2013,
3:29pm
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Kentucky KM 675 old vs new?
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The Newer KM-675 is a nicer instrument, but the older KM-675 was just fine and if you are getting a good price, I wouldn't have a problem with it. :)
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May-17-2013,
3:24pm
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Tone Gard
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Yesterday a local professional player was in the shop with his mandolin. I showed him a Tone-Gard and we were A/B'ing it back and forth on his...
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May-15-2013,
9:40pm
Londy
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Taking some heavy metal and progressive metal songs from guitar
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That was freaking awesome! Thanks for posting.
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May-15-2013,
11:49am
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Questions about buying my first mandolin
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The trade in policy is pretty standard among violin shops. Of course, they do have more markup to absorb the cost of the trade-in. :)
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May-13-2013,
10:19pm
Londy
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Pretty and designer mandolin stands?
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I use a couple good stands specifically for the mando. They are not pieces of art like my instrument, but they do the job. This one is nice...
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May-13-2013,
7:48pm
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new Loar LM 600, should I buy CA bridge before set-up?
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Vern, Thanks for chiming in. I just want to say that while I install far more CA bridges than any other, I occasionally order Brekke Bridges...
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May-13-2013,
7:16pm
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Home Recording Parameters.
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I would bump it up to to 24bit, and stay away from MP3. If you listen on a good playback system 24 bit is more natural and it does give more...
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May-13-2013,
7:10pm
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Inlay Sticker
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You can get transparent printer paper and make custom decals easily. It would be difficult to emulate an inlay this way, but it works really well...
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May-13-2013,
7:05pm
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The tonal difference between a mandolin laying up against your body and one isolated is pretty significant in my opinion. It suddenly opens up and...
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May-10-2013,
12:39am
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Remove bridge when shipping a mandolin?
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Bridge in, detuned. I have had a higher percentage of mandolins break in wooden cases than double boxed with no case. It is often the mandolin...
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May-09-2013,
6:20pm
Londy
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Searching for the Sound ...
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I second that.
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May-08-2013,
12:07pm
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I would just be worried that the Federation of Banjo Players may attempt to gain access to the Mandoborg collective or even worse, what if they were...
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May-06-2013,
7:36pm
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Right handed mando strung left.
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Let's not forget duct tape! :)
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May-06-2013,
3:15pm
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Eastman md-315 vs Kentucky km-600 vs Loar lm-520
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In short, better build quality on the KM-630. The 600 and 650 come from a different factory and have nothing in common with the other Kentucky F...
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May-06-2013,
3:08pm
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How not to install a bridge pickup
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With a bridge pickup, I think this is more common than you think. Factory made mandolins that have a bridge pickup (mostly lower and mid-range...
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May-05-2013,
7:03am
Londy
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Arpeggios - tips and tricks to play these well and how to use the
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Excellent! This sounds great. Please keep us posted on the book progress.
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May-05-2013,
7:00am
Londy
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Arpeggios - tips and tricks to play these well and how to use the
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That's awesome Don. When do you think the target release date will be? I look forward to seeing you in July!
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May-02-2013,
7:15pm
Londy
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eeew...I think I just threw up in my mouth a little.
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