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  1. Thread: Top ?

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    Is it normal for the top to indent down a little...

    Is it normal for the top to indent down a little under the foot of the bridge by your 3 & 4th string? #It does release back to normal when I loosen my strings. #I was thinking it might be because the...
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    I just moved to England (Cambs area) and I'm...

    I just moved to England (Cambs area) and I'm looking for a good luthier to trust with my Gib. I just need either a new bridge made, or to get the original carved so it fits the top better (it's...
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    The one thing that struck me odd about ordering...

    The one thing that struck me odd about ordering from Elderly was that I was oversea's in the military. #Due to living in Dorms, I could only receive mail through my PO Box via the US Post Office. #I...
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    Watch out for fake Postal money orders too.  It...

    Watch out for fake Postal money orders too. #It wasn't here, but a buddy of mine still got scammed that way. # http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif
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    How about a Planet Waves Headstand?  They cost...

    How about a Planet Waves Headstand? #They cost $11.50 and fit under the neck to elevate the peghead when changing strings. #It works on guitars, mando's, basses, and banjos.

    And maybe a D'Addario...
  6. Thread: New F-9

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    Sexy!

    Sexy!
  7. Thread: Plane travel

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    I'm just wondering how plane travel effects a...

    I'm just wondering how plane travel effects a Mando if you're forced to check it in with your luggage. #I assume you would loosen the strings. #But can being in the belly of plane at high altitudes...
  8. Thread: Price case

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    I can almost hear the puurrrrr coming from that...

    I can almost hear the puurrrrr coming from that photo! #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
  9. Thread: Custom Gibson

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    If Santa doesn't bring me a digital camera in my...

    If Santa doesn't bring me a digital camera in my stocking (ho hoho), I should have enough pennies saved in January. #Be on the look out in the photo's forum....
  10. Thread: Price case

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    Hi Mike.  I picked up a white with orange...

    Hi Mike. #I picked up a white with orange interior. #When I open it up, I think the orange radiates some sort of engergy into me to playing! #This case really gives me no worries about protection. If...
  11. Thread: Custom Gibson

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    A month ago I got my new Mando.  It's a custom...

    A month ago I got my new Mando. #It's a custom F5-G. #A Black top with highly flamed Vintage Red sides and back. #Sort of like an old F2. #It also has a Sam Bush neck (both in size, inlays, binding,...
  12. Thread: Price case

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    I just bought a case from Gary Price after...

    I just bought a case from Gary Price after reading about them on a post here. #He was really pleasant to buy from and seems like a great guy. #My mando fits nice and snug. #The case is a little bit...
  13. Thread: Scroll ?

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    The other few Mandolins I've seen in person...

    The other few Mandolins I've seen in person didn't have this issue. But this Mando does have a wider, fatter neck then I've seen (which is what I wanted).

    It play's, feels, and looks super sweet...
  14. Thread: Scroll ?

    by Merc
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    I just received a Mando that I custom ordered....

    I just received a Mando that I custom ordered. #It both looks and plays sweet. #My one complaint is that the scroll is really really close to the neck and I can't slide a strap in. #I can just slide...
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    No need to apologize.  It sounds like she's got a...

    No need to apologize. #It sounds like she's got a happy new owner. #Play that 8 string Mandolin #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif
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    So that's where it went. The day I planned on...

    So that's where it went. The day I planned on calling it was sold. Luck of the draw, I guess. How's she sound anyway?
  17. Thread: upright bass

    by Merc
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    3/4 is the way to go for size and is pretty much...

    3/4 is the way to go for size and is pretty much standard. #I used to play Upright for about 2 years. #You should be able to find all the info you need at www.gollihur.com, it's got links, a...
  18. Thread: Calton or Pegasus

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    You can try www.mandolincentral.com.  I just...

    You can try www.mandolincentral.com. #I just bought a cool Black Calton case with vintage green interior from him last month that he had in stock. #I think he usually has either some in stock or at...
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    I know this is a little late to post a reply but...

    I know this is a little late to post a reply but I figured I would reply because a few people have asked in new posts since this was posted.

    I used to play URB (upright bass) before the mando. #I...
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    Take into consideration fret wear and stuff too....

    Take into consideration fret wear and stuff too. If you really dig the sound, you should be able to talk him down if it needs it done.
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    I was about to buy a new F9 but ran across and...

    I was about to buy a new F9 but ran across and bought a very slightly used (you can see it at www.folkofthewood.com/page4754.htm) F5-G. #I gambled and bought it unheard. But even though she's not...
  22. Thread: Pegasus Case?

    by Merc
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    Hey Billy.  Thanks for your well wishes and...

    Hey Billy. #Thanks for your well wishes and support. #It's a pleasure to serve a fine country with people such as yourself.

    May God bless all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. #Both this...
  23. Thread: Pegasus Case?

    by Merc
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    I guess I'll contact Sam and see if he's taking...

    I guess I'll contact Sam and see if he's taking orders. #If he's not, I'll go with a Calton because I have a couple of plane trips coming up in the fall.

    Thanks for the great info. #This site...
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    I'm not sure if you're planting some of your...

    I'm not sure if you're planting some of your fingers on your pick gaurd or not while playing. #I know that many great players do, but I found it restricted my wrist movement which in turn would cause...
  25. Thread: Pegasus Case?

    by Merc
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    I'm in the military and due to my travels, would...

    I'm in the military and due to my travels, would like to buy a real solid case to protect my new F5-G. #

    Sooo... #I was thinking about a Calton but then ran into a website for Pegasus cases. #They...
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