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A better clamp design and better user interface are my reasons (though I didn't pay anywhere near that much for my PT1). I just consider it a reasonable price for some improved features that I will...

Thanks for chiming in Dennis. I purposely chose not to identify the store since it was impossible to draw any firm conclusions from the information I had. Now it is easier to see what went wrong.
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The possibility you mention is certainly plausible. Being the original retail purchaser he had the benefit of a receipt and other info that would have come with the instrument, but he may not have...

I can't figure out which is more unlikely: A) that this well known store that we are all familiar with didn't know it was not a Neoclassical, or B) that they purposely deceived this old guy. There...

I did write a letter to him explaining the situation because I'm concerned that maybe the store took advantage of him and I wanted him to have the benefit of a little skepticism in case he does buy...

He did offer a 2 day approval, but the added value of the unexpected amplifier jack somewhat balances out the fact that it isn't exactly what I was expecting. It is pretty close to what I wanted. ...

The "new vs used" thread inspired me to mention a recent experience in buying from the classified ads here. I made a mistake and learned a lesson that others may benefit from.

As some of you may...

Thanks Victor!

Could you possibly post an MP3 or YouTube video of what it should sound like?

No substantial benefit - just making an observation.

I am fascinated by marketing in general and that photo on an album cover has me scratching my head wondering what they were thinking.

BTW...

I have the greatest respect for Carlo Aonzo. I had the pleasure of meeting him and learning from him at a workshop in Kalamazoo a couple years ago, and I have several of his albums.

But... am I...

Michael W. Smith's "Hello, Good-bye" about a child that dies shortly after birth

Where's the navigator of your destiny
Where is the dealer of this hand
Who can explain
Life and its brevity...

Thought you meant this...

This is an interesting question. I have found that writing things down helps. Two examples:

* The first day of school in 9th grade (34 years ago) our choir teacher made us write down (copying from...

It is gorgeous.

I have to say though, in that first picture it looks like you built it with a kickstand.

I can give you a simple example of "effortless mastery" that we have all accomplished:

Do you remember learning how to tie a shoe? It is a pretty complicated sequence and requires dexterity and...

Good grief. Not everybody has talent, but obviously anybody can be loud and "shocking". There is a certain irony to the fact that in an effort to be different (louder and even more shocking than...

I've had a few, but then again, too few to mention

http://funkyimg.com/u/26268Frank_Sinatra_My_Way__The_Best_Of.jpg

I think we should move on to "what is the best pick color?"

I have to wonder how many of us are taking a whack at playing it exactly as it is shown just for the fun of it... http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

This may sound a little kooky but it is a useful exercise. When playing, imagine that the music is the sound track to a silent movie. With no sound from the actors, a lot of the emotion has to be...

Are they still leaving about an inch and a half scar or have they advanced to something less damaging?

I had the carpal tunnel release procedure on both wrists (not at the same time) about 12 years ago. Which one are you getting done, left hand or right?

My advice is simply Be Patient - recovery...

I LOVE doing restaurant gigs. Last year I did a marathon 5 hour gig on Mother's day

I have a couple pieces that work well with audience participation - having people snap their fingers, clap their...

As a child of the 60s I have to object to something made in the 70s as "vintage" just on principle. "Vintage" makes it sound old. That can't be right.

Doug - does Carlo rest his wrist at all behind the bridge or is he a floater?