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Thanks, Dave. Your rhythm tracks are excellent and much appreciated. I especially liked the zipped file on your salt creek tracks. I hope you continue that in future posts. Thanks again.

Now,...

Lynn,
Why don't you just hand the mandolin to him and tell him to show you how to do it? Then, play what you want and enjoy yourself.

Ronnie

I agree. This stuff is really great. The one I use is Meguiars Scratch X 2.0. Might be the same stuff Tim is talking about. I used it on my Rover RM-75 with the same symptoms as his Eastman. It...

Hi Bob,

Dwight is right. It is a booger to land, but once you get it.... I have a stretch excercise I do with my left hand to allow my fingers to reach those yonder frets. Lay your hand flat...

But, foldedpath, it is you who demand such proof.

Me too, Allen. The only thing I can remember is that it was extremely important!

Ronnie

You did great, Momma! Excellent choice in both Mandolin and Folkmusician.

Definitely intervene! Buy him a banjo and encourage him. He probably doesn't like a lot of things that you like, either.

Ronnie

Hello Skunkwood,

I can't offer a solution to your choice of fret wire-types, but I would like to comment about cost versus value. You've had the instrument for 6 or 7 years, so clearly it has...

Cedarhog,
You mention that this happens on both of your instruments. Is it possible that you are "tuning down" instead of "tuning up" for your final tweak? That would certainly cause your string...

Willie,

I read an article awhile ago, and George Jones was complaining about the same thing happening with "Country Music". He said, as you do, "Why don't they call it something besides Country...

That'd be the last advice I sought from that guy. Sounds like he needs to get out more. Perhaps Robert from Folkmusician.com will show up. He can certainly answer your questions, and do it fairly....

Hey Alan,
Nice report. Sounds like you're having a blast! I'm curious if Tony did any vocals during the show. It's hard to imagine hearing a good ol' Tony Rice song with him on stage, and...

Hang on to your hat, Jim! Good luck.

Ronnie

How long do you need Bratsche? I have some long ones downstairs. Be glad to send you a set if they'll fit. Mine open safely to 2-1/4 inch.

Ronnie

JC,
When I got my first RM-75 I measured the strings, and considering the E string measured .009, G=.034, I figured they were either GHS Ultra lights, or Ernie Ball equivalent. Didn't matter, I...

Ivan, I think Gail's reference comes from the mindset that a man is usually the instrument maker. The irony of her comment comes from some of Sierra's remarks about compliments she has received...

Happy Birthday Trina!

Ronnie

Jim, that was Fred! heh, heh.
That was a slick one. You slid that one right in there, Son! I'm still chucklin'...

Ronnie

You mean in the back yard, on the neighbor's side of the fence?

Jim,
Go for it. Lignum vitae (the tree of life) is one of the world's most dense woods. It is also very naturally oily, and would probably not be a candidate for stains and liquid finishings. ...

Matt, congratulations on an absolutely awesome project. I'm guessing there were times you thought, "How did I ever get myself into this?" The whole idea of garnering the interest of youngsters and...

No need to apologize onlineluthier. You made it too easy for this guy to give the direct answers those on this thread are wanting to know, and he still couldn't get on track. If his business skills...

I like abalone. Also, I think you ought to replace that price tag on the headstock with a coon tail, or a rubber chicken! :)

Ronnie

Eddie, I use Cod Liver Oil Softgel tabs to keep arthriris at bay. It works for me and lots of other folks. I don't use pain killers because I don't need them. The brand I use is Nature Made and I...