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    Re: I'm buying a Martin LXM tres - now what??

    I've had a 001X for several years now. I call it my formica blues box. It's great. I love having a super playing and good sounding instrument that I don't have to worry about humidity and other...
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    Re: R.I.P Dick Clark

    Someone said "America's oldest teenager just turned twenty".
  3. Thread: Levon Helm

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    Re: Levon Helm

    You must remember that Clinton is a sax player. 'Splains a lot, Lucy."
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    Re: Blue Chips ... is the shipping charge new?

    A few years ago someone posted the cost of a block of the material use to make BCs. I "ciphered" (as Jethro would say) it out that the profit with no labor charges was less than ten bucks a pick. ...
  5. Thread: Lizard Spit!

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    Re: Lizard Spit!

    I first used Lizard Spit fretboard conditioner and was happy enough with the results to order a bottle of polish. It's the only thing I use when a water dampened soft cloth won't cut the grime. I...
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    Re: Slowing down You Tube video?

    http://www.slomodirector.com

    Speed varies 40-200%, w/ no pitch change. Loop selected video sections and repeat up to 10 times.
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    Re: Electronic tuner for mandolin?

    Driod.......Doesn't Peterson have a phone app for StroboSoft??
  8. Re: Any less-expensive "tone-guard" alternatives out there yet?

    And.......they could become thousandaires with in years!!!
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    Re: Blues: Jimi Hocking - Blue Mandolin

    This is great.

    I like the "similar songs" window---
    "Sorry, no results.
    We're still learning which songs are similar."

    That sums it up very well.
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    Re: Looking for tab for Shady Grove

    If you like that tune, I'm sure you like the rest of the CD.

    Get them all here:
    ...
  11. Re: Intonation problem with my new Ebay purchase

    I think you would be better off with a piece of sandpaper, maybe around 200 grit on a flat surface, I use the glass top on Cheryl's coffee table. Frets.com has pictures of sanding a guitar...
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    Re: Tonerite Gets Some Big Press

    The article was very helpful to me. I found a new perfect career to pursue:

    "a museum in Italy that paid musicians to keep its priceless instruments in shape"
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    Re: William Tell Overture

    Eddie,

    Mandozine has a tab, does it have what you're looking for?
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    Re: Copyright question

    Ill eagle, isn't that a sick bird?:disbelief:

    If you write it, I want a copy.

    Your videos are very helpful.

    Thanks.
  15. Re: Best (and worst) YouTube mandolin "instructors?"

    Not on YouTube, but think about getting John McGann's "Sound Fundamentals" DVD.
  16. Re: Best (and worst) YouTube mandolin "instructors?"

    The best mando help on YouTube????

    Jim Richter.
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    Re: Blue chip picks

    As the hook sets.........

    :))
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    Re: Cheap, easy to make humidifier

    The good ol' Bryan Kimsey method:

    http://www.bryankimsey.com/humdifier/index.htm

    I don't wet the whole sponge, just a corner will do. The water will soak through to the rest of the sponge and...
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    Re: F Chop Chord?

    Nevermind.
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    Re: Mandolin chord website?

    chrodie.com allows one to change the chord charts to several different instruments, one of which is mandolin.

    http://www.chordie.com/
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    Re: Who would have thunk it?

    The right hand/left hand bevel thing can be confusing. It doesn't matter if you are right or left handed or if you play a left or right handed instrument.

    It is determined by how you "pick" the...
  22. Thread: Player

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    Re: Player

    They cracked the Liberty Bell? I thought it was a distressed model.
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    Re: Improving an Eastman's Tone

    Every time I get my 804D out, I look at it and think the same thing. I just think an A body instrument looks far better with a slim headstock that uses A style tuners.

    And, don't forget to whack...
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    Re: Lakota Leathers mando strap

    I couldn't tell from the website if they make an A style strap that ties on the headstock. It looks as if they only have straps for A's that have a button installed on the heel.

    Anyone know for...
  25. Thread: Dear Santa

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    Re: Dear Santa

    I would like to find a little talent in my stocking.:)
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