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    Re: What sounds better than a Rogue?

    Yes a student needs to learn basic principles to play. My premise is that a poor instrument (the Rogue) hampers a students ability. They will never be able to get a great tone out of that Rogue. ...
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    Re: What sounds better than a Rogue?

    When my friend (who has only been playing four months) played my 7 grand Coliings mandolin, it still sounded like my Collings. I don't follow your statement that it would sound "tinny" just because...
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    Re: What sounds better than a Rogue?

    Since you come from a guitar background, let's talk guitar for a moment. If I hand a student an 80 dollar Rogue guitar and have him play a g chord, it is going to sound like a cardboard box. If I...
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    Re: What sounds better than a Rogue?

    What sounds better than a Rogue? Well, allmost anything in my book. Sorry that sounded so rude. I think you can improve your sound quite a bit for $500.00. I would go with something in the...
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    Re: Looks like Calton Cases have a new name

    Originally Posted by Glassweb
    "Those bastards up in Canada can kiss my ass and the asses of all the dealers and musicians who placed orders in good faith and were flat out LIED TO. And more than...
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    Re: Surgery yesterday

    Joe, you are one of my favorite people on the Cafe. I have been thinking about you through this. I have never had the priviledge to meet you, but I consider you a mandolin friend. My prayers are...
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    Re: Fiddler in Band DINGED my BEST mandolin . .. !

    My dad told me once "Don't ever cry over something that cannot cry over you". I am sure if you would have sustained the ding, your mandolin would not care at all ...

    Jilly
  8. Re: Vintage Guitar Magazine - "Spann's Guide to Gibson 1902-1941"

    I was reading that article in my latest Vintage Guitar this afternoon, while sitting in my hottub!
    Great article Joe. Vintage Guitar is a great magazine too.

    Jillian
  9. Re: Newbie here, have a question about which Mandolin.

    It would not matter at all that the instrument was built in 1980. It is all plywood, and plywood does not age out. It has not improved in sound over the last 30 years.

    I am still concerned...
  10. Re: Newbie here, have a question about which Mandolin.

    At first I was a tad concerned that you were zapping through instruments at a pretty fast rate. After reading the post again, I realize this is probably because both instruments were fairly low...
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    Re: Where to put an in case humidifier?

    To answer your original question, I always keep a small humidifier in the accessary compartment of my instrument cases. I have never had any issues in doing this and it does get dry in Boulder...
  12. Thread: What to buy

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    Re: What to buy

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    Sam Yehudi ... :)) Oh Allen, you are a gem on this Cafe! Thank you for that post. Besides the FANTASTIC advice, you...
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    Re: Phoenix Bluegrass vs Eastman MD515

    Jeff:
    Interesting that you found your Eastman stood up to many of the Collings and Gibsons in your tests. That is bascially my findings as well. I have not played a Phoenix, and I will have to...
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    Re: Phoenix Bluegrass vs Eastman MD515

    [QUOTE=Jeff Budz;971159]It's true, #1 is the Phoenix Bluegrass, #2 is the Eastman.

    I enjoyed doing this test, makes me feel good about upgrading to the Phoenix. Until I got the Phoenix, I didn't...
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    Re: Your worst mandolin 'compliment'?

    One time at a festival - the announcer starts talking on the mike after we just finished our set. As we were walking off (he is still on the mike) he looks at me and says " you play pretty good...
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    Re: Phoenix Bluegrass vs Eastman MD515

    I actually liked the Eastman better on this trial. sigh.
    But I like my 515 over my Collings so ... maybe I have a great 515 or I just prefer that sound.

    Jillian
  17. Thread: Dawg picks

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    Re: Dawg picks

    Dawg picks look cool. But I hate them for playing. Kind of of like trying to use a silver dollar. Maybe I should turn it into a necklace. As far as playing, the Dawg is a dog in my opinion.
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    Re: Naming Your Mandolin

    I call my Eastman by it's serial number which is in the 20's. The Collings I refer to as the queen mother of all swear words, which makes my bandmembers laugh. She is named so because whenever I...
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    Re: Question on Eastman "tightness"

    I would never describe the sound of my Eastman 515 as shrill. It sounds warmer than my high end Collings. But it did from the get go - so follow Jamie's advice. I would not purchase any instrument...
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    Re: Kentucky KM-150 Endpiece Issue

    Well stated Bill. You can swap a tailpiece out on a Gibson or a Collings, etc. and not have a matchup. Things often don't match up when swapping parts. It has nothing to do with the quality of the...
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    Re: Weber Absaroka VS Eastman 515

    Well I will totally confuse you so let me apologize in advance. I have never liked the Absaroka model. Give me the Eastman any day. Now for the frustrating part. I have two mandolins that I use...
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    Re: Eastman tailpiece replacement

    On an Allen, the endpin won't match with the Eastman. It would be a bit of a "job" to switch that out. I have always liked the Eastman tail piece - so I would keep it on ... but it is your mandolin...
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    Re: Who here owns or has played an Eastman MD315?

    All of the ones I have played have been loud little cannons. I think they are great mandolins. Period. Not great "for the money". As I have said before (a few times ... sigh) an instrument is...
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    Re: Speakers

    No, you don't want to use them for musical instrument reproduction. Tim is correct. You will fry your speakers. Sell them and get the amp you want.

    Jillian
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    Re: Would you ever put Waverlys on a Collings MT?

    Waves are WAY overpriced. Grover tuners are just perfect for me. Plus Grover is blue, furry, and I like his voice. :grin:

    Jillian
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