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    Re: Call the bomb squad! It's ... an ... ACCORDION!

    Reminds me of Mollie B's Polka Party on RFD-TV. If you haven't see the show then look it up.
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    Re: hand injury and learning to play

    Jo-Ann, If his heart is in it he can learn. I have had severe Arthritis since I was 5 years old, now 58, and have came to the conclusion that using a slide is my path to playing. Sounds like your...
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    Re: NMD - Collings MT2

    Really beautiful Mandolin. I love the one piece back...Congrats.
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    Re: OT: I Want To Try DoBro

    Alan, It has a "Made in China" sticker on it so that clears that up. The quality for the price is great imho and the sound is crisp with no rattle or buzz. Only time will tell, but as of now I am...
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    Re: OT: I Want To Try DoBro

    Sure, here's the details:
    It's the Gibson Deluxe Square-Neck Hound Dog Dobro(not the F Hole version), and it sells in most places for 499. Guitar Center had a coupon last weekend for 100 off a...
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    Re: CMA Awards Show Tonight

    Just a few short years ago at least we would see the likes of Alan Jackson who appeared to me as a guy trying to stay on the traditional side of Country, but these days I have no idea where Country...
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    Re: OT: I Want To Try DoBro

    I wanted to make a final follow-up comment to thank everyone again for their help, and to post a picture of my new Dobro that arrived today and here it is:
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    Re: CMA Awards Show Tonight

    Lordy, Lordy, Lordy Shorty I am still laughing at that thought!
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    Re: F5 signed by Bill Monroe

    The autograph looks big and odd to me, so it would not be something I would buy considering there are probably others for sale. No doubt a collector would find it interesting. I would suggest the...
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    CMA Awards Show Tonight

    If any of you are old enough to remember Bubble Gum music from the 60's 70's, that is exactly what the "new" Country music is sounding like to me.
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    Re: Does anyone have info on this mandolin?

    Elias Howe?

    Several images of Elias Howe mandolins can be found that appear close to this...
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    Re: who made this mandolin

    This is vintage Santa Fe/ Taos, NM artsy-crafty stuff you will find in numerous shops and roadside stands. I suspect a woodworker got bored with work and decided to venture out while exploring the...
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    Seldom Scene - 500 Miles

    I heard this earlier today on SIRI/XM 61...Haven't heard it in a while and the unmistakable voice of John Duffy:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMLoJOMIzrA
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    Re: Drew Emmitt's new mando...

    I know how I will be spending several hours in the next few weeks—listening to this session! Holy smokes the mandolin playing is fabulous and the mandolin sounds excellent. Thanks for sharing this!
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    Re: OT: I Want To Try DoBro

    Thank God that we don't all think alike. It would be a nightmare when I left Taco Bell and had to locate my Red Honda Civic in a parking lot full of Red Honda Civics. What was the saying about...
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    Re: OT: I Want To Try DoBro

    Thanks, Allen and all for the replies regarding my Dobro/Resonator yearnings. Although not mentioned, I have decided to go with the: Dobro Hound Dog Square Neck Resonator Guitar Vintage Brown. Since...
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    Re: Is Timing the First Thing to Go?

    Just a guess, but I suspect it is like elderly drivers and WalMart shoppers. They seem to move in slow-motion with age and I am a prime example. At 58(my birthday is today 12/03) I am a snail...
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    Re: Old Carlos mandolin?

    Someone above mentioned to not glue the nut, but a single small dot of glue at the center back of the nut may be a good idea.

    Once you get the nut in place and strings on it should be worth more...
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    Poll: Re: Members with iPads...

    I just sold my iPad 2 to a friend this week and picked up a new iPad 4 a few minutes later. I am what many refer to as an Apple Fanboy(and I'm proud) because Apple did it right when the laid the Gui...
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    Re: OT: I Want To Try DoBro

    Allen, Thanks for the detailed reply. From everything I have read during the past several weeks Paul Beard instruments keep coming to the top. So, if I'm going to spend 300 on an asian made resonator...
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    Re: OT: I Want To Try DoBro

    A few weeks ago I believe it was Chris Jones on Sirius/XM had Paul Beard as a guest of what is normally the Banjo lesson program that comes on either Saturday or Sunday Afternoon. Chris had a show...
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    Re: OT: I Want To Try DoBro

    "Complicated" is the key word here. I thought Mandolin was complicated and it is, but as complicated as the Mando is there are more complications with the experts opinions and having to wade through...
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    OT: I Want To Try DoBro

    I know this is OT so please delete if it's too OT.

    I am thinking of buying a used DoBro and am hoping someone here will have a suggestion that includes brand and what to look for in a used...
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    Re: Old age is creeping in

    I have a severe hearing lose around the 2k hz range and mine is almost complete. In noisy areas or when more than one person speaks I miss the majority of what is said. I have a difficult time...
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    Re: BlueHighways TV Going Away On Verizon

    Yea, I posted a note to the Verizon Forum regarding programming, but sounds like the decision has been made. Also, this sounds like it was not the normal dispute rumble and threats from carriers that...
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