Fretbear - thanks for sharing that wonderful tribute.
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Fretbear - thanks for sharing that wonderful tribute.
I originally bought a red cap first and it didn't have enough room to fit comfortably. I recall that the size of the hat was then changed to be a bit larger and I bought a black one which fit...
Sure, count me in too. thanks
Astro - milk came out of my nose as I read your post. I guess I should have had the tuner attached.
Hi Bill,
Looks like #1 may have been 2005/06, #5 in 2010.
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Check here, but Will would know for sure:http://www.mandomusic.com/kimbleinstruments/kimble51to100.html
I've bombed my share of interviews. I've also bombed my share of mandolin solos. Always feel worse about those solos!
Nope, not me. Have a '91 Gibson F Carlson signed and neck is perfect.
Thanks for that, nice playing. Many years ago I had inquired about a Baird mandolin, but never pulled the trigger which I've always regretted. Beautiful instruments and tone.
I'm not entirely sure about early/late Kimbles. This link shows that #83 was the first Loar copy, new body mold, patterns. It appears that the last Kimble recorded here was #186.
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Hey all.. I can try to make it... so far my calendar is open. Fred, I attended the Compton/Long workshop several years back at your place.
What part of north metro area? I live in Andover.
Outstanding!
please include me, thanks
Some info here:
http://www.soundartrecordings.com/bb25review.html
Happy Birthday, Scott.
Count me in, thanks.
I played Peter Ostroushko 's mandolin once made by Peter White, Ken Keppeler, and Peter O. It had a wonderful tone and was very easy to play. Also had the opportunity to play a July 9th Loar which...
My daughter, who is a freshman in college, plays violin and passed me up about 5-6 years ago. I couldn't be prouder!
Steve Carlson
fat-dad: I love the CT55. I could afford to buy one, just can't afford to lose it.:)
I had the privilege of visited Lloyd several years ago. He kindly showed me his shop, his instruments and his collections. Then, of course, cookies from Bev and a jam with him, his son Billy, and...
Here is an example of Peter's fine work with wood. Very nice looking wood binding.
Engelmann Spruce top
Big Leaf Maple back/sides/neck
Tasmanian Myrtle pickguard
Black Walnut ovalhole binding...
I was at a jam recently and had just tuned up my mando with a tuner. Someone asked to play my mando and the first thing they did was retune every string. When I got it back, I rechecked with the...
Rest in peace, Butch. We'll surely miss you. My sincere condolences to Butch's family.