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  1. Re: What features do you want to see in a Metronome?

    VOLUME!

    I would love something that can be heard over the whole band.
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    Re: What would you choose for a $5000 A-style?

    I noticed the same thing. The A sounded much nicer than the F. I have no idea why.
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    Re: picks - trading tone for speed?

    I wasn't asking "which pick brand" (or cost) as much as pointy vs. rounded. Is there not a general consensus that you can pick faster with a slightly pointy pick? Does anyone think they can play...
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    picks - trading tone for speed?

    I can never settle on which pick I want to play because it seems like I am always trading tone for speed, or the other way around.

    I love the sound of my Wegen. I can't remember which one I...
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    Re: Getting a mando to 'open' up

    I only have an hour a day to play, too - so I steal the time from more important things.
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    Re: Fiddle for a young'n - Advice needed

    I agree with the others... rent. I did this with my 7-yr old son. We had several problems with violins that were always fixed for free because they were rented. One was not properly set-up, so we...
  7. Re: What makes a good $5K mandolin better than a good $1.5K mando

    87568This one is hanging up at Fiddler's Green right now. I haven't played it, but I've played quite a few in the past that I really loved. There are lots of Ellis mandos being played here in...
  8. Re: What makes a good $5K mandolin better than a good $1.5K mando

    Now that I have the Cafe's permission, I just need to scrounge up $11k, and I'm in business!
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    Re: can string affect tone?

    Yes, they make a big difference, but don't judge the strings when you first put them on. I don't like the sound of new strings - they are too bright for me. It really takes a day or two before they...
  10. Re: What makes a good $5K mandolin better than a good $1.5K mando

    Me too. When my playing becomes worth of an Ellis, then I'll get one. (And I'm hoping to get there pretty quickly!) I personally think it would be embarrassing to be an average player with an...
  11. Thread: Nightmares

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    Re: Nightmares

    I once dreamed about a pack of coyotes eating my mandolins.
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    Re: PA system success

    Yes, I have noticed this already. At least we caught the mic problem during the sound check. Not that the audience would have noticed... about halfway through the 2nd set & between songs, we could...
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    Re: PA system success

    I got the Mackie SRM450's with an older Mackie DFx12 mixer. And its good to know not to bother with the headphones.

    We did have one embarassing moment. I was standing out front listening to...
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    PA system success

    We finally did our two shows with our new (used from Craigslist) PA system and I think they were a success. No system failures, no howling feedback, no "Oh, no. I forgot to pack the...
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    Re: More beginner PA questions

    Yes. Speakers turned out to be 2005's. Mackie D-Fx mixer (a little outdated), nice mixer case, sturdy stands, and TONS of cables. Under $800. Everything I've tested is working. I would like to...
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    Re: More beginner PA questions

    Done. Got it all home & its sounding good so far. I have until Sunday night to learn how to use it. Thanks for all the help!
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    Re: More beginner PA questions

    How can I tell how old the speakers are?

    I've got 3 teenage boys. I might have them carry those speakers while they run a few laps on a bad day.
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    Re: More beginner PA questions

    Found these on Craigslist:
    Mackie SRM 450 $600/pr
    Mackie ProFx 12 $200

    It's a little expensive for me - is that all I need (other than stands, cables, etc...)

    Is that a good price?
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    Re: More beginner PA questions

    I hate to admit it - but we are all a little too proud to use the Bose sticks. I've heard they sound great, but, well... they look like toys. I guess since we don't sound like the pros, we should...
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    Re: More beginner PA questions

    I have no idea where we'll be playing. We're just starting to play around town more - mostly for tips so we don't have much of a budget. We've played a few retirement homes where we needed a sound...
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    More beginner PA questions

    Is there a difference between 12" speakers and 12" monitors?

    I thought I found a good price on JBL speakers - JBL jrx112m, but it turns out they are wedges. Does that matter?

    Also found some...
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    Re: Everett Lilly Passes

    Yes. It was great for me & my boys to see a whole lot of bluegrass pioneers at one time. Now Earl and Everett are both gone. Kenny Baker was on the schedule but, of course, didn't make it. We...
  23. Re: 10 Years for Martha White & Rhonda Vincent

    I play mandolin... and I'm making my famous blackberry cobbler tonight.
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    Re: Ribbon mics

    Why does it look like they are off to the side?
  25. Re: Ready to take the plunge on a PA - will this work?

    Yep. That's how I feel. Thanks for all the great advice. And I have gone back to the friend with the sound system & he's been a big help, too.

    We played last week with a terrible house system. ...
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