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Yes, it is a Sobell. John was a friend and musical mentor. Simply put, I miss him and think of him often. Rich M.

Joe, As you know, I have John's octave mandolin. Please let Sarah know that if she wants to use it in the Tribute concert that would be fine by me. I live just outside of Boston and work in town. ...

Please note that the fund is not tax deductible. However, there are no administrative costs or overhead costs charged to the fund and 100% of the contributions go to John's family that has lost its...

Our mandolin world has lost a great one. I have known John and his family for years and would not be playing mandolin but for him. There are many great players but not all are great teachers and John...

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Here is my armrest on my Dude. RIch

I wish to add my two cents. I have tried many armrests. The smaller ones are the best. L. Dudenbostel makes a great one. Yes, there is a problem of imprinting the top with the cork-all the more...

I have had a great time at Merlefest for years. I recommend Sewerfest for the best picking in contrast to River's Edge and the VFW campground. All are good sites for camping but picking is clearly...

So the best thing going in the Northeast next weekend is the Joe Val Festival in Framingham, MA sponsored by the Boston Bluegrass Union (BBU). The pickin is great. Imagine 1000 or so players all in...

I would like to weigh in on the high price of high end mandos. First, years ago, I went on a quest for a great mando. Having tried many, sold some, I now mainly play a Dudenbostel and have ordered...

Hey Goose-Since you were the original owner of my 2005 Gil fern, please shoot me an email to rbmlaw@aol.com. I would like to get the background to your purchase. I got it from Dwight McCall who got...

You will have a great time at the Joe Val Festival. There are pickers everywhere in the hotel. Approximately 280 rooms sold out in 7 minutes. 130 of the rooms are "picking" rooms rather than quiet...

I am certain that it is the same instrument because I talked to the owner who is a very honorable person. The auction price was $60,000, the 62,500 number is, per my guess, the house bidding to get...

I find it fascinating that it sold for 70K. Does that mean that a refinishing of an instrument reduces the price to one half the value of a clean Loar which I believe have been selling from 150,00 to...

I went to Skinner's today to check out the Loar. There it was with new strings in slack mode. I turner her up, and sat there for about 45 minutes playing away having a blast. It is a great mandolin...

I will be there looking to pick starting on Friday late afternoon through Sunday nite. This will be my second time at Rockygrass. Give me a call if you would like to pick a few tunes. I will have my...

No, unfortunately I will be in San Diego at the time of Greyfox. I will bring my Dude to Rockygrass though. Rich

I will be at Rockygrass looking to pick a few tunes. Please send me your cell and/or email if you will be doing the same. . My email is rbmlaw@aol.com. Hope to see a few pickin Mando Cafers.. Rich...

For the past three decades, I have been a trial attorney/litigator in Boston. I have probably heard a couple thousand lawyer jokes but it comes with the territory. In my younger years I prosecuted...

I suggest that you have it insured while you are waiting for it to be sold. It is short dollars for the security of having the value covered against loss. Ellis Hershman at Heritage Insurance can...

I now have 5 of the wonder picks. Man, am I inpressed. I spoke with Danny Roberts at Thomas Point Beach Festival in Maine who gave the Blue Chip pick a great recommendation. So I had to try it. I...

I am happy to say that I bought #1 Victorian based on playing the prototype that Dave Harvey had at Merlefest last spring. I bought it through Jackson's Music. Dave Harvey explained that it was his...

I'll try to make Meet an Greet as well. The hard part is what instuments to bring but I'll come up with something...Rich Michaud

I am happy to report that the Victorian, Serial Number 1, in all its glory, arrived this morning from Jackson's Music. As I am at work, I will have to wait to tonight to really play it. It is...

Goose-I haven't received it yet but I recall that I liked the tone better than the MM or the Distressed MM which were both excellent in their own right. Once I get my mitts on it I will be able to...

I think it be helpful to add a few comments to the long list of comments to this thread. As I mentioned earlier, I bought one of these based on seeing, touching, playing and listening to the protype....