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    Re: Stolen Strad returned (no mando content)

    Interesting story. Thanks!
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    Re: Can A Mandolin Kick Any More _____?

    The mandolin world's loss was the fiddle world's gain.
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    Re: Nylon String Tenor

    Thanks! fox.
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    Nylon String Tenor

    Does anyone besides Pono make a tenor guitar specifically for nylon strings? I want something specifically made/braced for nylon strings. Has anyone played the Pono or any other? Thanks.
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    Re: new Aquila mandolin strings ready for tests

    I put the Aquila Nylgut Concert 5ths CGDA set on my Deering Goodtime banjo uke. I'm having a lot of fun with it and it's a lot easier on my hands than a mandola.
  6. Re: Northfield Mandolins "Deluxe Airloom" fiberglass Cases

    +1
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    Re: Nerve pain and weakness in fingers from MS.

    Thomastic Infeld 154W lights are about the easiest string I've tried. They're expensive and quiet, but are easy on the fingers and last a long time. If you want to try a similar but different...
  8. Re: Can't seem to get a grip on my pick, it's always wandering of

    I like this stuff better than Gorilla Snot; it's not super sticky and it doesn't stain. It's made for people who shuffle paper all day (poor souls) and I've found it works well for pick slippage. ...
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    Re: My Mando Cost Me My Wedding Ring

    I've always done the kind of work that is dangerous when wearing a ring, so I never wore mine. Later my wife and I both sold our rings to raise funds to adopt our son and we've never replaced them. ...
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    Re: your mandolin ownership history

    1975 - Old bowl back from my wife's great aunt's estate. I finally had a luthier set it up and make it playable around 1977.

    1980's - I don't remember exact dates but the order was: Flatiron...
  11. Thread: Case Weights

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    Re: Case Weights

    When you get into CBOM territory, the weight can really be a factor; I had a bouzouki that resided in a modified Calton guitar case and it weighed about 20+ lbs. I'm with JeffD, a heavy protective...
  12. Re: Mandolins That Work Well With Extra Light Strings

    I'm using the light gauge (154W) TI strings on the Neoclassical and there seems to be quite a bit less finger pressure required; the E strings are kind of wimpy but it keeps me playing.

    I have a...
  13. Re: Mandolins That Work Well With Extra Light Strings

    Charley, Marty's work is definitely beautiful and worth checking into.

    Eddie, I have an old bowl back but I've never been able to come to grips with it. ;)
  14. Mandolins That Work Well With Extra Light Strings

    My old hands are worn out, so I bought a Phoenix Neoclassical. I really like it but wondered if anyone else makes a mandolin specifically for extra light strings? I've heard that the Neoclassical...
  15. Re: Kimble F Mandolin Lost in Los Angeles, February 15, 2016

    Great news!
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    Re: Another case thread - specific needs

    I'll warn you that the Weber rectangular cases are HEAVY. I had a Fern that came with one and I traded for a lighter shaped case; they're nice looking but heavy.
  17. Thread: Case Weights

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    Re: Case Weights

    Eastman fiberglass (Phoenix) = 5.3 lbs.
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    Re: The Move From Mandolin to Fiddle

    Go for it! I decided to learn to play the fiddle at 63 and at 68 I'm still at it. The best advice I can give is .................... START YOUNGER! :)
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    Re: What's your new fiddle tune?

    I'm not sure if it's technically a fiddle tune, but I'm working on Norman Blake's "Bright Days". It's just one of those tunes that always gives me a lift; I've listened to it for years and finally...
  20. Re: Craigs List sale and cashiers check - is this a scam

    The problem here is that, because of privacy policies, banks won't tell anyone anything. We have a business and if we get a check that we think might not clear, the banks will not tell us if there...
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    Re: Neoclassical Tailpiece Cover Removal

    Fortunately, I asked before making a real effort to remove it. I bought it because of issues with my hands related to age and overuse; I'm hoping it will let me continue to play for years to come. ...
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    Re: Neoclassical Tailpiece Cover Removal

    Well, no wonder I couldn't get it off! :redface: Thanks! Don.
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    Neoclassical Tailpiece Cover Removal

    I thought I should ask before I break something. I just acquired a used Phoenix Neoclassical which has an ebony cover on the tailpiece; does the cover simply slide off like a metal one? If it does,...
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    Re: Help choosing a low force mandolin surrogate

    I have similar issues with my hands. I recently picked up a Deering Goodtime banjo uke; it has an 11" head and is fairly loud. I haven't strung it with the Aquila GDAE set yet. Picking this thing...
  25. Re: Gibson F-4 with random hippie painting (auction)

    That F4 would go perfectly with Janis Joplin's Porsche 356. http://www.inmygarage.com/star-cars-janis-joplins-1965-porsche-356c/
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