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  1. Re: Left-hand pinky woes....any tips or advice

    Here is my video from a few days ago of BlackBerryBlossom....scary stuff my pinkie
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16ud0We92_Y
  2. Re: Left-hand pinky woes....any tips or advice

    Thanks Pete.....that's exactly the excercise I've been doing for about a week now so it looks like I'm on the right track with those.

    The occasional pinky stretch to the 7th fret is no big deal...
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    Re: Difference in Loar Models, help?

    True a $200 price decrease? What's the justification for it from a marketing perspective? have they made changes in their tooling and processes that now allow them to adjust to a price decrease as...
  4. Re: I made my mandolin sound better!

    Well I understand that...I know I'm never going to convince everyone, nor am I trying. I also understand some subtle temporary changes due to weather humidity, lack of here and there from time to...
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    Re: Difference in Loar Models, help?

    Thanks....I'm selling a Goodtime banjo...so I have a bit of cash floating around soon....or possibly the LM500 which I read is an upgrade to the LM520....what's the difference? Is their any...
  6. Re: First Opportunity to Jam... I'm Terrified

    4. you get better when you play with those who are better than you - so don't be afraid and ask questions. Most players are more than willing to help you. Some day you will be the one helping and...
  7. Re: I made my mandolin sound better!

    No ...but I've actually heard this before from some people who said they really hadn't improved much in their playing over a long extended period of time, yet they still noticed subtle improvements...
  8. Left-hand pinky woes....any tips or advice

    I have the freakiest, laziest, weirdest pinky in my left hand. It sticks straight up when I play ( and I'm able to get by with my other fingers ) but recently I have been starting to learn...
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    Re: What's up with Gibson?

    Gosh you're right! LOL
  10. Re: I made my mandolin sound better!

    Ok, well how do you explain how many folks after playing a mandolin three hours a day for a year, it sounds much better than it did when they first bought it, even though they haven't improved in...
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    Re: What's up with Gibson?

    Yeah I always loved this group....McLaughlin definately has a really clean smooth and tight Monroe style approach to his playing...I dare say, even cleaner than Bill himself ( Ok now I'm in...
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    Re: One Piece-Two Piece Back

    I prefer a two piece....here's the back on mine....has a really nice flame :)113048
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    Re: Kimble F brings me back

    I did the same thing...but it's been 7 years for me...I just aquired a new mandolin as well....what was I thinking? Anyways....that's a beautiful mandolin you got there!
  14. Re: Proud Kentucky Pickers - Let's see 'em!!

    I'm a proud Kentucky picker......come from a long line of proud Kentuckians since the late 1700's113047
  15. Re: Mandolin kit quality vs store bought

    Freddy I thought the same way as you once....I really love watching and reading about luthery, it fascinates me and I have all the respect in the world for all of the excellent luthiers we have here...
  16. Re: First Opportunity to Jam... I'm Terrified

    Fake it tell you make it...
    If I don't know the tune, I'll listen to the fiddle or banjo lay down the melody a few times first and then I might take a break or I might not. It's a jam, not a...
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    Re: Can This Scroll be Enhanced?

    Looks like a purty scroll to me
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    Re: Difference in Loar Models, help?

    Gimme a buzz when these LM590's come out.....can you guys do financing? Eventually I'll need a second mandolin as I plan on playing out soon...even though right now it's not super important. I like...
  19. Re: Suggestions on a good intermediate mandolin?

    To me mid range is more like $1500.00 to $2K....am I wrong?
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    Re: Difference in Loar Models, help?

    Their high end model will see a price decrease? Also laminated back and sides but still have a solid carved Spruce top right?
  21. Re: Mandolin kit quality vs store bought

    I agree ......but I was thinking that the possibility of him getting one at that kind of quality the first time out....I'm thinking the odds are in the long-run Freddy would maybe be more satisfied...
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    Re: Difference in Loar Models, help?

    Whats up with the LM590 and when will it see the light of day? Also how is this model going to compare with the others? More like the 500 series or more like the 600 and LM700....or somewhere in...
  23. Re: Mandolin kit quality vs store bought

    Freddy my opinion....you'd be dern lucky to hit one "outta the ball park" from a kit on your first go around building one. I'd say purchase a good mandolin, that's good quality and enjoy it...and...
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    Re: Opening up and breaking in

    Absolutely! I'm not sure how much you'll be able to notice...as I'm using just the Ipad to record with right now, but I plan on keeping almost like a You-Tube video diary of my learning as I tackle a...
  25. Re: Another dreaded first mandolin selection post.

    [QUOTE=multidon;1245374]Isnt Google a wonderful thing? My search showed that Schofield is a small output custom builder near Roanoke Virginia. His instruments have been discussed here just do a forum...
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