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Today, 5:52pm

OldSausage replied to a thread Did you ever notice? in General Mandolin Discussions

I don't know, I see a lot of mentions of Rogues on here, but still waiting for some action in the classifieds. But seriously, isn't there always a...

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Today, 4:38pm

OldSausage replied to a thread Stupid Spam in General Mandolin Discussions

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Today, 1:51pm

OldSausage replied to a thread Odd noise from inside instrument. in Builders and Repair

Hey, I certainly do. Anyway, I like my strings worn out! I just had to replace them again because I'd killed another set a week ago.

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Today, 1:40pm

OldSausage replied to a thread Tap Tuning in Builders and Repair

I found this interview with Ray Dearstone on his website, where he has this to say on this subject: and This makes it sound like maybe...

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Today, 1:15pm

OldSausage replied to a thread trial periods-How do they work? in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, er, no.

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Today, 11:09am

OldSausage replied to a thread trial periods-How do they work? in General Mandolin Discussions

I want to sell all my mandolins to you.

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Today, 8:58am

OldSausage replied to a discussion Summer '13 Batch in Progress in group Jacobson Mandolins

Well also, not every builder makes them six at a time like Marty. It's a pretty amazing thing.

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Today, 8:48am

OldSausage replied to a thread The Myths of the Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Speaking of myths of the mandolin, I was planning a series of videos in which I demonstrate that taking off all the finish made no difference to the...

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Today, 8:38am

OldSausage replied to a thread The Myths of the Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Snakehead's got that special hiss and butter plays easy.

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Today, 8:35am

OldSausage replied to a discussion Week #216 ~ Wagon Wheel in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Yes, that's a really fine one Hendrick, very nice singing and picking too - great job.

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Yesterday, 2:53pm

OldSausage replied to a poll Poll for The Song A Week Social Group Week #217 in Song and Tune Projects

This one's pretty cool:

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Yesterday, 10:48am

OldSausage replied to a thread -Getting the Best sounding mandolin- in Looking for information about mandolins

Angle your pick with the leading edge downwards so you are not striking the string flat. Try to drive the pick through the string, don't bounce off...

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Jun-17-2013, 9:57pm

OldSausage created an event Sweetwater Creek at Steve's Live Music, Atlanta GA in calendar Mandolin Cafe Event/Gig Calendar

We'll be jamming and playing a short set at http://www.steveslivemusic.com/ in Sandy Springs on Tuesday night. Starts around 7:30pm. We're on 8:30...

Jun-17-2013, 9:49pm

OldSausage replied to a thread Perfect Pitch? or Not in General Mandolin Discussions

I hope you mean in utero.

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Jun-17-2013, 9:16pm

OldSausage replied to a discussion Atlanta area places to hear / play in group Georgia Mando Maniacs

My band Sweetwater Creek is going to be playing at 8pm at Steve's Live Music in Sandy Springs tomorrow night, Tuesday 18th June. Lots of jamming too,...

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Jun-17-2013, 7:40pm

Barbara Shultz replied to a discussion Poll Tune Suggestions in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

This is the most current list I am working from. It excludes tunes already suggested, that have been in polls, and won or lost. If a genre is NOT...

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Jun-17-2013, 7:31pm

Barbara Shultz replied to a discussion Poll Tune Suggestions in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Marcelyn, thanks! Every little bit helps! My life has been pretty hectic of late (when has it NOT been hectic, haha!) I've been doing good to get...

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Jun-17-2013, 7:21pm

OldSausage replied to a thread Sam Bush Vs Mike Marshall 2-DVD Set in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

You should get them both. But probably start with Mike Marshall. Better still, spend the money on an Academy of Bluegrass membership.

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Jun-17-2013, 6:58pm

OldSausage replied to a thread Fender mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

I've heard some really good old Fender banjos.

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Jun-17-2013, 1:51pm

Barbara Shultz replied to a discussion Poll Tune Suggestions in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Hey, ya'll, Please take a moment to look through the two lists here (one at the bottom of page 3 of this discussion that starts out The list has...

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Jun-17-2013, 1:42pm

Barbara Shultz replied to a discussion Table Of Contents ~ Official Tune of the Week in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

bump

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Jun-17-2013, 1:40pm

Barbara Shultz replied to a discussion Table of Contents ~ Other Tunes in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

bump

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Jun-17-2013, 1:40pm

Barbara Shultz replied to a discussion Table of Contents ~ Discussions in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

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Jun-17-2013, 1:31pm

Barbara Shultz replied to a discussion Polls ~From Now On They'll be Posted Here! in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Here is the link to week #217 poll. I will post the winner on Friday, June 21. If you suggested any of the tunes that are on this week's poll,...

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Jun-17-2013, 1:26pm

Barbara Shultz started a poll Poll for The Song A Week Social Group Week #217 in Song and Tune Projects

This poll is for the Song A Week Social Group Week #217. One vote per member of the social group. If you suggested any of the tunes that are on...

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Jun-17-2013, 12:55pm

OldSausage replied to a thread Perfect Pitch? or Not in General Mandolin Discussions

Should take up the banjo.

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Jun-17-2013, 12:05pm

OldSausage replied to a thread Perfect Pitch? or Not in General Mandolin Discussions

I do think it can be a culturally enhanced trait as well as, or perhaps instead of, a genetic one. There seems to be a cut-off age for acquiring it:...

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Jun-17-2013, 12:00pm

OldSausage replied to a thread Holding the mandolin for a free left hand in General Mandolin Discussions

I agree - although the general girth and chunkiness of the neck can make a difference, the actual profile doesn't seem to be that significant a...

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Jun-17-2013, 10:36am

OldSausage replied to a discussion Week #209 ~ Sally in the Garden in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Just remember that in any key, there are only 7 different notes in a scale. There are just 3 of those notes in a basic chord. Many songs and tunes...

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