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    Pickin & Trimmin

    Click on Pickin & Trimmin on the Cafe home page. A must watch for any picker. Clamdigger
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    Re: lookin' at your pickin' hand

    Mike Marshall in his online video course states that even after all his years of playing he is still trying to get the right hand the way he wants it. He stresses concentrating on the right hand, not...
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    Close Kin Video

    I was headed out the door for my morning run and it started pouring rain for the forth day in a row. So much for the run. So, instead I watched the Close Kin video that is mentioned on the Cafe...
  4. Poll: Re: Our own vote for IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year

    Jesse Brock is my choice. Clamdigger
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    Re: Mike Marshall online mandolin instruction

    Thanks for the input SternArt. That is what I was looking for. Clamdigger
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    Re: Mike Marshall online mandolin instruction

    I contacted Customer Service yesterday and got an immediate response but thought I would check it out with actual users. The response above certainly explains what it all about and the few users...
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    Mike Marshall online mandolin instruction

    Has anyone taken the Artistworks Academy of Bluegrass mandolin online instruction with Mike Marshall? if so, what are your thoughts on it? Thanks Clamdigger
  8. Thread: le tour

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    Re: le tour

    I watched & enjoyed every minute and played my mandolin while doing so. Too bad American sports programs can not be broadcast like the Tour. No commercials and the announcers very knowledgeable. ...
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    Re: Mandolin Strap

    Sorry. I meant to put Randy Hogan as the undeliverable email recipient above. As my wife always says"please pay attention to what you are doing". Clamdigger
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    Re: Mandolin Strap

    I have sent 2 emails to the address on his website but both came back as undeliverable. Wrong email address?? I then tried with zeros after his name and when that came back I tried the letter o. ...
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    Augusta anyone?

    Who out there might be going to Augusta bluegrass week in August? Clamdigger
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    Re: A couple videos of CT's Loar

    Thanks for the post. Kevin Lynch has Joe Val's Loar and also uses Elixir strings. I didn't think Chris owned a necktie. Clamdigger
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    Re: The Joy of Good Stereo

    I agree that a good stereo system can make a big difference. Anyone familiar with the Bose stereo system? I have never heard one and when they advertise they never mention the price so it must be...
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    Re: I just lost my Gibson :(

    Sorry to hear of your loss Maunus. I live in Rhode Island. When you get settled I might have an A model you can use until you can get another. If you want to do that, respond to this post and I...
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    Re: Snark tuners-big thumbs up

    Douglas. I am a Prime Amazon customer and just checked Amazon. Not listed as Prime 2 day shipping and why do you think there is such a difference in price from almost thirty dollars to nine dollars...
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    Re: Storing your mandolin?

    Now that we are on the humidity thread for the umpteenth time, when do you start using a humidifier in the case? Meaning how low does the humidity get before you use it. Clamdigger
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    Re: Play A model w/o strap

    You are right JeffD, my left hand moves and the mandolin shifts. Having the strap over my head has seemed to eliminate the problem. Even though I sit when I play, I still have to use the strap. I...
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    Re: Play A model w/o strap

    Thanks Pete. I have been playing for a few years but just switched to an A model and that is why I have the strap question. Your YouTube stuff is great. Good job. I picked up a lot of little...
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    Re: Play A model w/o strap

    Thanks for the tip Markus. When you mention the grommet or washer. Do you mean to put the grommet over the strap once the strap is on the button? Thanks Clamdigger
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    Re: Play A model w/o strap

    Thanks to all for the informative responses and suggestions. Light went on yesterday evening. I have been hanging the strap over my right shoulder. Yesterday I found that putting it over my head...
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    Re: Play A model w/o strap

    It just seems like not having a strap would make it easier. But, it seems like everyone feels like a strap is the way to go. I have mine tied around the fretboard and heel. I think I will have a...
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    Re: Play A model w/o strap

    The reason I posted this is that my strap just seems to get in the way. I tried that Alan but just can't do it. I sit when I play and I use a strap. At jams it is not always possible to sit. I also...
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    Play A model w/o strap

    For the life of me I can not play an A model without a strap. I have seen others do it, professionals and non-professionals. I just can't hold it and play at the same time. Can someone give me a...
  24. Thread: IPOD users

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    Re: IPOD users

    Thanks for the info guys. Wish I had waited for the new iPod Touch. Clamdigger
  25. Thread: IPOD users

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    Re: IPOD users

    Thanks Mike. Anyone know what the other app is that Mike mentioned?
    Thanks Clamdigger
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