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Yesterday, 9:14pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread Intelli IMT-500 vs 'Other' tuners. in Equipment

I recently bought the PW Mini b/c I loved the size. When it's on my headstock you can't tell it's there. The problem is it doesn't fit behind the...

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Yesterday, 9:25am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Tonerite alternatives in Equipment

Sound Fridge? That is just awesome whether it works or not. Good one, Kerry.

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Yesterday, 9:14am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Four Fingered G chord, Bkuegrass Chop Chords and Lead Breaks in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

That's good but I'd hate for you to be quiet b/c I glean useful insight to an different viewpoint. I love playing bluegrass and I love taking...

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Yesterday, 8:47am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Best piece of advice you've learned here at The Cafe in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

The F scroll doesn't make a bit of difference in sound.

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Yesterday, 8:45am

greg_tsam replied to a thread cable matching in Equipment

How ironic that the Yellow is actually blue.

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May-22-2013, 1:30am

greg_tsam replied to a thread That Synching Feeling in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Once the speed picks up I'm talking more along the lines of the spacing in between pick strokes. It was much clearer to me as I watched and listened...

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May-22-2013, 1:24am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Scott gets a fern! in Vintage Instruments

Ouch. Does Rhonda know about this?

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May-21-2013, 12:00am

Dan Voight replied to a thread Mandolins in progress in Post a picture of your mandolin

I should be french polishing in a week or so after this varnish base coat dries. Getting excited...

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May-20-2013, 5:51pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread That Synching Feeling in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

As we say in between songs during a gig, "Don't forget, folks, the more you drink the better we sound."

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May-20-2013, 5:43pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread Embellishing Songs in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

That's very tactful of you but Mark is a great talent. I would've outed him had I known. :mandosmiley: Sorry, Mark. Does that mean I'm not cool?

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May-20-2013, 3:15pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread Arpeggios - tips and tricks to play these well and how to use the in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I liked this video.

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May-20-2013, 3:10pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread Four Fingered G chord, Bkuegrass Chop Chords and Lead Breaks in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

It ain't easy until it is but the road is your own and will take as long as it takes.

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May-20-2013, 3:05pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread That Synching Feeling in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

A very gifted and talented player once showed me his technique builder exercise and it was very simple. Pick two notes and strike each one cleanly...

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May-20-2013, 11:49am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Tone Gard in Equipment

Oh, I see you're new here. :popcorn:

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May-20-2013, 11:43am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Best piece of advice you've learned here at The Cafe in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

When you have a question search the forums for the answer then post it anyway! haha.

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May-17-2013, 9:05pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread Tone Gard in Equipment

With my Tone-Gard and McClung armrest I can hug my mando all I want without affecting it's tone and volume. I love it. And so does my mando! ...

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May-17-2013, 8:32pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread Ragtime in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

I love ragtime and still considering taking up the tenor banjer so i can play some. :mandosmiley:

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May-13-2013, 12:58am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Mother's Day in General Mandolin Discussions

This was the first Mother's Day since I lost her last November. Instead of mourning or grieving I chose to celebrate my son's mother and her mother...

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May-13-2013, 12:43am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Tonerite alternatives in Equipment

Yep. You're in danger of becoming a doubting Thomas and non-believer.

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May-13-2013, 12:42am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Tonerite alternatives in Equipment

Yea research what Art said and have fun. So are believers, some aren't. Record you mando first then after the vibration treatment record the same...

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May-13-2013, 12:37am

greg_tsam replied to a thread What Pro-level mandos have you played and how would you rate them in General Mandolin Discussions

I use the backside of my key and pull to make them curl like ribbons. Nice and soft and won't pierce you

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May-11-2013, 5:01pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread LYNN mandolin in Looking for information about mandolins

I live in Houston. I'm wondering what shop it was at and how it got here from Missouri. ~:>

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May-11-2013, 4:59pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread What Pro-level mandos have you played and how would you rate them in General Mandolin Discussions

I'll just soldier on with my Breedlove. I've played a limited number of mandolins and even fewer high dollar ones. I really liked it when Danny...

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May-10-2013, 7:54pm

Dan Voight replied to a thread Mandolins in progress in Post a picture of your mandolin

Getting ready for color this weekend by doing the final scroll sharpening.

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May-09-2013, 7:55pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread not a mando, but check out the pickguard in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

*groan..

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May-09-2013, 7:53pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread God Father theme in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

The short answer is practice more. How long have you been playing?

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May-09-2013, 9:12am

greg_tsam replied to a thread Getting a mando to 'open' up in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm more in the "your technique is getting better" camp but I want to believe in magic really bad. Life's more fun that way but I'm a bit of a cynic...

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May-09-2013, 9:09am

greg_tsam replied to a thread free online improv class with Gary Burton in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

I have been swamped at work and someone stole my laptop and two video cameras and the last 4 years of recordings. What a tragedy for me. Lost the...

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May-08-2013, 2:55pm

greg_tsam replied to a thread So and So doesn't play that way! in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Says you.

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