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  1. Thread: Hester Mandolin

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    Re: Hester Mandolin

    Thanks for posting pics Gail. Gorgeous.
  2. Thread: Hester Mandolin

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    Re: Hester Mandolin

    Congrats on the new Hester. I travel in a tough crowd. Pictures or it didn't happen! :grin:
  3. Re: Young Opry Fiddler - Jimmy Campbell, Grier, Compton

    Great stuff ........... thanks for posting.
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    Re: Mandolin Archive - Style F5 Mandolin 81408

    I shot this at Ella Garu's in Knoxville, TN.
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    Re: Recent Quality Mandolins

    I never question why someone is selling something. There are many, many reasons. If it's quality and I'm in the mood ....... well, I might just be interested.
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    Re: Martin D-28 Herringbone

    "It's a bad place to be in as die hard collectors don't want them and average pickers that want them can't afford them."

    Amen to that.
  7. Thread: Duff F5/ Gruhn's

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    Re: Duff F5/ Gruhn's

    Congratulations on your new Duff. Mine will be ten years old this September. Paul is one of the finest people you could ever know as well.

    Have fun!
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    Re: Loar Picture of the Day

    Thank you Scott!
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    Re: Loar Picture of the Day

    I found it on Flickr.
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    Re: Loar Picture of the Day

    Yes, Jefferson County Middle School, Jefferson City, TN.
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    Re: Loar Picture of the Day

    Tom: Please re-read my post.

    "on January 23, 1981 prior to his concert. This was just after he'd gotten 73987 back from Gibson with the headstock repaired."

    Headstock repair ....... yes,...
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    Re: Loar Picture of the Day

    I had the pleasure of hanging with Bill on January 23, 1981 prior to his concert. This was just after he'd gotten 73987 back from Gibson with the headstock repaired. He was quite proud and happily...
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    Re: Moving to the Smoky Mountains!

    We live in Knoxville close by. This is a great area to live in. Welcome!
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    Re: Loar Picture of the Day

    Thanks to Darryl, I had many opportunities to "play" this instrument in my early mandolin days. It's still one of my favorites ...... but it's been a long time since I have seen her.
  15. Re: Monroe Mandolin Appreciation Society on Facebook

    It's a great group of folks. Thank you Roscoe!
  16. Re: When were you guys first introduced to bluegrass?

    I grew up vaguely aware of Bluegrass Music but saw it as part of Country Music as a whole. In late 1972/early 1973 I met our own Darryl Wolfe through a mutual employer. He took my virginal,...
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    Re: hmmm.. ...How do you date an end pin?

    I've got a bag full of Loar end pins for sale. $500 each ;)
  18. Re: What other mandolins sound similar to Reischman's Loar?

    f5loar has his tongue firmly implanted in cheek! :))
  19. Re: What other mandolins sound similar to Reischman's Loar?

    I've been fortunate to play many Loars via friends and professionals. All were good to great. What really makes the difference is the player. Personally, all this specific instrument worshiping is...
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    Re: Kentucky KM-2000 Dawg

    trevor ........ he owes me a LOT!
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    Re: Eastman - better now than before? Or??

    I owned a couple of early 815's and they were really good. Those I've seen at retailers lately are missing the mark. Finish work appears to be lesser and sunbursts are all over the place. I saw a...
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    Re: Dudenbostel Mandola

    Great job as always Lynn. I echo Darryl's comment on color and wood selection. A master piece. Sounds great too!
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    Re: Happy Birthday Darryl Wolfe!

    I edited out my original bash at Links. He's a good .......... golfer. :))
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    Re: Spann's Guide To Gibson 1902-1941

    You've moved up from Super 8's?
  25. Thread: Kimble #190

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    Re: Kimble #190

    Gorgeous mandolin!
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