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  1. Re: Carolina Guitar Show Fletcher, NC March 10

    Last year there were some but way more guitars amps and pedals.
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    Re: Jams in/around Asheville, NC

    What type of music do you play?
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    Sharp tail piece screw heads

    The slots on my tail piece screw heads are rough and snagging on my pants. What is the best way to make these smooth?
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    Re: Does this program exist?

    Tunepal works for Irish. You may have to play the notes I don’t know that it will ID from a recording.
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    Re: Set up and sound differences?

    Strings were always Straight Up 11.5s
    I changed strings to a couple of different brands since to see if it helped and it has not.
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    Set up and sound differences?

    Greetings. Apologies if I posted this previously. Has anyone had luck in adjusting saddle height to improve sound and projection?
    A mandolin I own and love(d) was in need of a refret so I sent it...
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    Re: Help me spend $10k

    I would say it s time to go play some mandolins.
  8. Re: Why do some higher end mandos return to the market so quickly

    The amazing thing to me is how much profit they generate when they go through consignments repeatedly. I’ve tracked a few instruments over the years that resold 5 or 6 or more times through dealers...
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    Re: So much for brand names

    Plumbers tape.
  10. Re: Why do some higher end mandos return to the market so quickly

    Some could be dogs.
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    Re: Chris Thile jam camp

    It looks nice but very expensive.
  12. Re: Use of Fast Fret String and Finger board Cleaner

    I have used it on my instruments for years. I get longer life from the strings. I don’t like coated strings.
  13. Re: 12 string guitar "conversion" that does it all?

    You may need to tune down to C and capo up.
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    Strings similar to J74 but brighter?

    I’m looking for more top end. I did not like the nickel bronze. Is there anything like the J74s but with more top?
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    Re: Trip to Ireland in April

    I enjoyed it best when I stayed in Galway or Dingle. I booked a B&B with parking and stayed multiple nights and walked everywhere. Dublin is a big city. Driving on the left is tough enough but in a...
  16. Re: Changing the strings on my new to me 2nd hand Gilchrist

    Which model is it? Woods?
  17. Thread: Mike Black

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    Re: Mike Black

    Good luck. I was worried I would never see my A-2 again when I sent it for a refret a couple of years ago. No communication. Eventually I received it refretted.
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    Re: NMD: 2008 Kimble A5 #143

    What pick and strings are ya’ll using?
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    Re: SM57 versus SM58: What's the difference?

    I have used a 57 and the optional foam windscreen so I can get right in top of the mic without dinging my mando should I bump it.
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    Re: SM57 versus SM58: What's the difference?

    The windscreen.
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    Re: Para DI fix/help quack?

    I had a PARA Di and the Red Eye sounded much better. Try a Red Eye and compare.
  22. What strings have you tried on your Kimble?

    Does anyone have a preference over J74 strings?
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    Re: so i may have purchased a Gibson F5G

    Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center is an awesome store! They do not do much in the way of mandolins or luthier based acoustic instruments. Tons of great electric guitars and amps and acoustic...
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    Re: Modern F4 options?

    FWIW I would think you would want a 12 fret oval hole design like the Gibson H-1 but in a mandolin for a similar sound.
  25. Thread: Shure sm57

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    Re: Shure sm57

    If you get a 57 buy the optional screw attached windscreen. You may need to get your Mando very close to the mic and this will prevent you from bumping into the mic. You also may find it will help to...
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