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    Kentuckey KM 200s & KM 180s

    Looking up information on the Kentucky KM 180s and the 200s. Looked at photos and could not come up with any differences. I believe they are both made in Japan. Any info would be greatly appreciated ...
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    Ephiphone mandolin Japan

    Does anyone know if the older Ephiphone EM 50 mandolins made in Japan are solid or not? This one has a rosewood back. Thanks. Bruce
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    Kentucky KM 252

    Looking at a Kentucky 252 oval hole mandolin on line. I am getting a variance in price on this model. I am seeing the term old stock. Is this term "old stock" mean any difference in construction or...
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    intonation problem

    I have a problem with intonation on my acoustic guitar. Its from Japan Univox I believe from1970s It is aprox 1/4 of a step over on all strings measured at the 12th fret.I have tried moving and...
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    Re: intonation problem

    Thanks guys for the great info. The problem with the original saddle was worse. I had changed the saddle a while back and it helped a bit. The intonation is still off on the low E A B and B
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    intonation problem

    Just noticed the intonation is off on my Martin DC 15 acoustic guitar. the B A and E are are slightly sharp on the 12th fret but the other strings are right on..I have been adjusting intonation on...
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    Kentucky mandolins serial # Japan

    Looking at a Kentucky mandolin KM 200s serial number 15858. Japanese, Korean, or Chinese? It does not have a trusrod..I used to have a KM 180s with no trusrod and it was from Japan. Is this a...
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    Kentucky mandolins from Japan

    I once had a Kentucky KM180s mandolin made in Japan... Boy, that was a nice sounding instrument! I'm trying to buy another Kentucky KM 180s or another A style model Kentucky from Japan..Does anyone...
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    Re: Lakeside mandolin

    110193110194 Jim Here are a couple of photos of the Lakeside Mandolin...Thanks, Bruce
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    Lakeside mandolin

    Just curious if anyone would have any information about the oval hole flat back turn of the century Lakeside mandolins. What I did find out they were the lower end Lyons and Healy line. Are they...
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    Strings for vintage Alvarez F

    Have a 1974 Alvarez F style mandolin..I put J74s on them. They sound good but I would like a bit more volume without sacrificing it's nice warm tone..Just wanted to put a shout out to see what brand...
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    Re: Martin D 28 vs Martin D 35

    Yes I have that same Alvarez...Use it for my open tuning guitar...Very special tone!
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    Re: Leaning saddle

    Use a snark blue clip on tuner. Flat, move bridge forward sharp move bridge back until intonation is acceptable to you.
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    Re: GHS Silk & Bronze strings

    Spring for the Green Finn at TJ's!
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    Martin D 28 vs Martin D 35

    Have a martin 1998 D 28.. Beautiful instrument...The only issue I have with it is that I can't seem to get the bass the way I want it. The sound seems a little thin and seems to get lost in the huge...
  16. Pre Gibson Flatiron Pancake mandolins

    Looking on the internet trying to determine the differences between the pre Gibson Flatiron pancake 1n 2n 3n.. Construction and tone...Any input would be appreciated...Thanks, Bruce...
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    Japanesse Epiphone

    Have heard great things about 1970's Japanese Epiphone guitars. The FT 120 seems to be quite popular and redily available. A while back a saw a FT 130 Caballaro and have been trying with very little...
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    Re: Kentucky Army Navy style mandolin

    Thanks Rob for going the extra mile. That does help! Bruce
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    Kentucky Army Navy style mandolin

    I have looking at an unusual Kentucky army navy style mandolin. Have never seen any before...I have read a few reviews on line, but would appreciate it if anyone has had any first hand experience...
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    Martin D 28 trusrod adjustment

    Been trying to adjust the neck of my 1998 D 28 Martin guitar.I had adjusted it a while back with a gentle quarter turn with an regular allen wrench. I went to adjust again and it did not budge, did...
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    Re: Remove paint from mandolin

    The rose is not a decal. Believe it or not it is cloth artwork. It seems newer than the mandolin.I would be very surprised if it was added at the Gibson factory. Whoever put it on did a hell of a...
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    Cromwell mandolin

    Hey Jim... Here is a photo of my Cromwell. Finally back together, George that naphtha really worked well. I have it tune down 1 step to relieve the tension on the neck. I do this with all my non...
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    Re: Remove paint from mandolin

    Hey Jim... Here is a photo of my Cromwell. Finally back together, George that naphtha really worked well. I have it tune down 1 step to relieve the tension on the neck. I do this with all my non...
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    Re: Remove paint from mandolin

    Hay George...Will the solution you recommended work for paint also?..There is paint over the tape! Thanks Bruce...
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    Re: Remove paint from mandolin

    Jim...It's totally apart right now. Giving her a good cleaning and setup. I will post a photo when she is all together and spiffed up! Bruce
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