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  1. Re: updgrade advice - a real newbie question, I know.

    Might also want to consider a vintage Gibson A-50 too. They are reasonably priced. It seems like they are the only Gibsons that can be had for around 1k give or take a hundred. As far as tone I've...
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    Re: Distressed Vs Regular

    Cheryl, my 12 year old who has the same poster on her wall started asking me to show her how to play an old Kay guitar that I have had hanging around for a couple of months. Now that is a truly...
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    Re: Mandolin and Oud

    Wow, Jeff. You weren't kidding. Very nice piece.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-sEPkX9rbg
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    Re: Sad news to report

    Such a fine musician. Such a loss. Thoughts and prayers for his family.
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    Re: Mandolin and Oud

    David, that's really cool.

    Thanks for the info. "Oud" does sound like "Lute" now that you mention it.
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    Mandolin and Oud

    World music mandolin and oud question here...

    Recently came across the Oud music of Iraqi ex-pat, Rahim Al-Haj. His playing is amazing and beautiful. One cannot help but to notice the similarity...
  7. Re: How difficult is it to learn to play the mandolin?

    Hannah, there was a wonderful thread on getting better as a musician some time back. It features a video of Ira Glass from "This American Life". As your getting started it would be well worth your...
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    Re: Our recent Loar find....photos

    Thanks for posting Dave. You must be giddy from such a find. Did you play it? Surely you did! Who could resist?
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    Re: Any Mando-Related New Years' Resolutions?

    play more like Butch!
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    Re: Case for Gibson A50

    Hi Chris, what year is your A50? I have a '49 that I absolutely love. Such incredible sound.

    I have the original case for mine. However, when I first got it I toyed with the idea of getting a...
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    Book and DVD Suggestions for Children

    I have a 9 year old that picks up my mandolin every once in a while and asks me to show him things. I see Mel Bay has a kids friendly book and dvd for beginner's mandolin. And I may just get that. ...
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    Re: 2008 Iowa State Fair Mandolin Contest

    I'm in central Iowa. It was a good experience for me. I'm glad I finally did it. Wish I had done it several years ago. Look forward to meeting you next year FarmerJones! Dave, I think you're...
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    Re: 2008 Iowa State Fair Mandolin Contest

    Hey David, glad you saw this! Yes, that was me with the old A-50 and cool case. It's beginning to lose its musty smell now too. I placed 2nd to your 1st. Though truth be told I'm not sure why we...
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    2008 Iowa State Fair Mandolin Contest

    Met some great pickers at the Iowa State Fair Mandolin contest this past August. Hoo boy was I nervous getting up in front of all of those people. Can only imagine how unnerving it must be to play...
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    Re: Butch Baldassari update

    Happy Birthday Butch! I'll throw in a Butch cd in the player in honor of your day. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Sinclair.
  16. Re: Any recommendations for entry level F-style at a good value?

    I bought a MM Phantom and enjoyed it. However, it couldn't touch my Gibson A-50. Save a little more and get a deal on a used Gibson F-9 or Breedlove FF.
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    Re: if you were to move anywhere for bluegrass

    Not exactly sure where I would move but it would have to be:

    A cabin on a hill
    overlooking the mill
    and the green valleys down below
    and the hills would be green as far as I could see

    the...
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    Re: If Orville Gibson Hadn't Been Born?

    The accordion orchestra would have replaced the mandolin orchestra? Lloyd Loar would have invented an awesome accordion? Bill Monroe would have invented accordiongrass? Les Paul would have...
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    Re: Looking to upgrade

    Lots of good advice here. I can relate to your situation I had MM Phantom of the Opry and loved it until I had the opportunity to buy a 1949 A50 for 1k. Couldn't be happier with the purchase. Keep...
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    Sticky: Re: Invitation for users to use their real name

    Scott, please change my name tpeter to Tim Peter. Thank you.
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    Re: Time for a serenade

    Love me Tender

    http://www.cowboylyrics.com/tabs/presley-elvis/love-me-tender2-2819.html

    some tricky chord work, but such a beautiful song.
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    Re: Female musicians

    Chordbanger,

    I'm with the "find another jam" crowd. Are there a few pickers in that jam that you trust? Might be a good place in starting a new private jam. Sorry that you are going through...
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    Re: 1949 gibson a-50

    Just wanted to report how much I am really enjoying this A-50! It is positively wonderful. It is loud. And its tone is totally vintage "Gibson". I'm playing more than ever, because it's just so...
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    I'm one of those who both loves Ira Glass'...

    I'm one of those who both loves Ira Glass' program and sometimes find his stuff annoying. This, however, is gold. Well worth the time to watch. Thanks for posting this. Very encouraging....
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    Barry, wishing you a quick recovery. I will...

    Barry, wishing you a quick recovery. I will remember you in my thoughts and prayers. Wish I could afford one of your fine instruments. Get well soon.
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