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    Re: ISO Virtual Classical Mandolin Teacher

    I use Magnus Zetterlund for mandolin lessons who is awesome! I played with Chris Acquavella for years (when he lived in California) and if I were heading strictly down classical road he would be my...
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    Re: Sad news: John Goodin died yesterday

    Very Sad! I love playing his tunes!! Rest In Peace John.
  3. Re: Article: KFC and Elixir Enhanced Strings with CBD/THC Coating

    :whistling: Do they make a light, non wound, original recipe, sativa string set ? :whistling:
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    Re: TablEdit is back! (THANK YOU)

    Thank you Scott, Dan, Larry and anyone else involved for getting this back online. This is an invaluable resource. Fabulous !!! Darren L.~:>
  5. Re: Happy Birthday Dennis Vance, hoping for a transplant

    Happy Birthday Dennis-

    Like many folks I haven't made a large purchase from the mandolin store, but I have bought a ton of mando accessories. I spoke with Dennis' son, Zack a few weeks back who...
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    Re: New Brian Dean LaBraid 10-string

    Ken_P - I stand corrected, I got up the morning and thought my Brian Dean build date might be off. I just took a look at the label and she was built in 2005 (not 1995). She acts mature for her...
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    Re: New Brian Dean LaBraid 10-string

    I have a Brian Dean mandolin from 1995, and it is SWEET!! BB King had "Lucille". My Brian Dean I nicknamed "The Mistress" as I spend a lot of time with her and my wife really doesn't mind. Enjoy...
  8. Thread: Live From Home

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    Re: Live From Home

    Spectacular!!!!
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    Re: Does nut width really matter?

    Yes it does, depending are your fingers and hand. I have shorter fingers and a 12.5 size ring finger. I started playing at 1 1/8" for about a year. My instructor suggested a wide neck and I...
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    Re: Free V-Picks - Right Here

    I am pretty picky!!!! I would like to take one of these for a spin! My current pick of choice is the Wegen Bluegrass 1.0mm.
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    Re: Anyone know a teacher in Orange County, CA?

    hey Bill

    I no its not Orange County, but Chris Acquavella is in Oceanside on Fridays. He may be able to assist you, and he does Skype lessons

    check him out at http://chrisacquavella.com/
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    Re: New paypal scam?

    Hi!

    I am in the compuetr biz. And yes this is a scam. I was recently selling a mando online, and got the same paypal song and dance. Including emails that looked like they were from Paypal,...
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    Re: strings for a Gibson A3?

    I would go with D'Addario FT 74s on that sweet Gibson!! Pick up about 3 different sets, I like the J 73's too. Trust me, you'll try a few types and model numbers..once you find the string you and...
  14. Re: Cumberland Mandolin Bridge Verses Siminoff Mandolin Bridge

    Steve at Cumberland makes a first class product. I havent played a Siminoff. Put one vote in for Cumberland
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    Re: Digital recorders

    I didn't want to spend too much, so I went with the Olympus VN-6200PC

    I tried the web cam and other setups, but I like to record my lessons (Beatings actually) with my mando instructor. With a 30...
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    Re: Elderly Instruments Experience

    I have had several dealings with Elderly. They went beyond the call on the last mandolin I purchased. My mando teacher was on tour that week, and I explained, my instructor needed to test drive the...
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    Re: McClung Arm Rest

    Can't say enough about Doug and his products! Awesome product, awesome guy! The first day I had my armrest, my construction "friend" wanted to take a closer look, as he is big into craftsmanship. ...
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    Re: Best adjustable bridge

    yup Cumberland acoustics the way to go! I suggest also professional installation, unless you are a luthier.
  19. Re: Not for the faint hearted - a sad end to Kimble A #136

    OMG!!! That is horrific! I say stick it out on ebay "Kimble A..minor top sinkage". Sorry to here about the loss. At least it died at the festival and not in the office!! The pain does not go...
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    Wiping her (my mandolin) down

    Fellow Mandos-

    Lets talk about mando cleaning. Some folks never wipe down their instruments, yet others, use a micro fiber cloth or a dirty sock.

    Any thoughts about wiping down a mandolin? ...
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    Re: Chicken Neck !!!!!

    I am all for it! It is a great form of expression, and in some instances, turns a musician into a performer! Especially if they throw their musical expertise, vocal tones and body language into the...
  22. Bluegrass Festival Ramona CA 92065 May 5th and 6th

    It was a pretty good turn out last year. May 5th and 6th , in Ramona CA 92065 (30 miles north east of San Diego). Usually a few jam sessions going on as well. Hope we see you there. ...
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    Re: ground vs air shipping

    I am a believer is shipping via Air. I just shipped a mando from Michigan to San Diego, and it came through flawlessly. It was $30 for ground $70 for air.

    I have had one mando that arrived...
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    Re: Kentucky 150 on Ebay

    Well, I'll say this, about 4 years ago, I bought one for $91 on ebay (used, complete with 'whiskey dings' ) I just wanted a mando to take to the beach, and leave the money at home. Yes its a low...
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    Re: Gibson A- With Original Hang Tag

    Any idea what the nut width would be on this cutie? Thanks
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