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    Schertler PreA III

    Hi All, I have this pre amp from Schertler:

    http://www.schertlerusa.com/schertler_usa/preamplifiers-preaiii.html

    Are there passive pickups, other than Schertler (pricey) that might produce...
  2. Re: Specific ideas about an A style f hole........help?

    Thanks Justus....nice playing and nice instrument. Had never heard of Macica...he's close enough that I could seriously look into...
    Best, David
  3. Re: Specific ideas about an A style f hole........help?

    Thanks George, I realize the recording conditions for all three differed but, based upon what I am hearing, the Ellis sounds magical and piercing (but not shrill) and the Collings, while it sounds...
  4. Re: Specific ideas about an A style f hole........help?

    I've played a few of Rolfe's instruments..very nice but I think I would stay away from the epoxy neck joint. Trad dovetail I think I would prefer. Is the average Ellis palpably better tone and...
  5. Re: Specific ideas about an A style f hole........help?

    Well I'd like to keep it at or under 4K and used is no problem if I find the right instrument from a quality builder. Thxz.
  6. Specific ideas about an A style f hole........help?

    I am really enjoying playing a Collings MTO, Engelmann over Maple, oval hole.
    It's great at home or in a lesson played against an f hole.

    Played out at a little pure acoustic gathering last night...
  7. Re: Free Matt Flinner CDs - 100th Music du Jour performance

    I never done won nuttin......but I am in!!!!!
    Have always enjoyed Matt's stellar playing and a workshop a few years back.
    Thanks.
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    Re: The Upside of Quiting

    Hey Jon, thanks for posting this. I was not aware of the Freakonomics Radio podcasts.......fabulous!!!!!!!
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    Re: Adventures In Carbon Fiber

    I very much like the sound and other attributes discussed above...but, to me the neck feels real clunky and sticky.
    Unless Peter changes something, one is stuck with the neck shape. For me that's a...
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    Re: Just Joined the Big Muddy Club

    I am about to build a Redline Traveler, using a kit that Steve @ CA is putting together. Redwood over Claro Walnut.......it was playing a Big Muddy that made me do it.........I'm waiting for the...
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    Re: K & K Twin Fusion vs. LR Baggs Radius

    Had a Schertler DYN-M......I was not crazy about it although it did sound better through Schertler Pre.
    The K&K Twin...interesting in that it has two transducer pickup elements.....is one...
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    Re: A style is the new F

    I am with you completely on this! Every time I have picked up an F, I feel as if it's ostentatious, akin to the guy driving a 7 series BMW or Hummer. I have two A's, a great Collings oval and a...
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    Re: Southern Flavor chart?

    The Monroe books by Todd Collins....HIGHLY recommended!
    He's a real scholar of Big Mon's artistry.
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    Re: Oval hole options...opinions?

    Collings MT O, love mine! Well balanced and fine in every regard.
    Expect used to be closer to 2k though.......
    So much more in sound, quality and playability than a Breedlove and if you amortize it...
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    Re: Les Paul/David Grisman TV tonight

    This is the listing of songs:
    1. Intro
    2. How High the Moon (Les Paul)
    3. Darkrtown Strutter's Ball (John Colianni)
    4. Limehouse Blues (David Grisman)
    5. Tennessee Waltz (Les Paul)
    6. Route 66...
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    Re: another flight from hell

    ......and don't carry extra strings on the aircraft either...could be used to strangle....then again, the same could be said for a cannoli.......crazy world, thank the lord for pickin'/DES
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    Re: another flight from hell

    Fly to where you have to be....find a Guitar Center ...try to find something decent to play for the old folks, kids, whatever...then utilize the 30 day return (unless you fall in love with...
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    Re: EVO Gold fret wire

    I had Curtis and Johana (Oriskany Guitars in PA) use it on my flattop...agree that it looks elegant and plays nicely.
    Has stood up to 3 years of playing and not a nick in it, then again I'm not...
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    Re: Collings MF5-V New or Used

    I played a new MF5V and to me it felt lifeless.
    I don't think it was played much because the very well known retailer kept it in a closet...you had to ask to play it.
    Understandable given the...
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    Re: Old Home Place Break in G?

    Would one in B flat help?
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    Re: Is it illegal to play a mandola with.....

    So now we've covered some of the legalities...........if one is going to be a mandola capo offender, does one use a mandola specific capo or take a hacksaw, dremel, etc to a guitar capo and modify...
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    Re: Is it illegal to play a mandola with.....

    These rules we are talking about deem banjo appropriate for use with a capo.....now don't even get me started with partial capos on guitar or otherwise......that has to be illegal somehow!!!!!
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    Re: Is it illegal to play a mandola with.....

    I was thinking CGDG, but I might be committing a whole new set of infractions there, even sans capo......
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    Re: Is it illegal to play a mandola with.....

    Could not this lead to anarchy, i.e. playing mandola equipped with capo without regard to moral and ethical implications?
    OK, just need to sample a few here with handy steel rule......
    I played a...
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    Re: Is it illegal to play a mandola with.....

    I can always rely on some very incisive and witty responses here....many thanks.

    What's the consensus on scale length, such that I will have that low end mandola growl but short enough to make...
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