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when I posted this there where no other comments . it was meant as a explanation to the OP if there was not much interest generated to this thread as it is a great topic .
[QUOTE=herbsandspices;1152082]By saying "A capo is a poor substitute for practice", that's (loosely) suggesting people who use capos are unpracticed, which in turn insinuates laziness and/or lack of...
This has been posted before . It is good though and thanks for sharing
exactly where have I "disrespected" anyone Allen, in this thread .
It makes the mandolin bigger ,which can be aesthetically pleasing , adds weight in a balanced spot , convenient place for strap . turns a tool into a piece of art . ( as stated by everyone who posted...
A capo is a poor substitute for practice .
You will need a distressed case as well
Great stuff Andrew . I really like the way your craft has been progressing these past years
The postal service offers free Distressing .
Would it not be better/easier to refinish it in a french polish . must be a way to get the shellac to craze early ?
A capo on a mandolin is like a full drum kit in a bluegrass band . there will all ways be someone who will stand up and say " That ain't no part of nothin' "
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He probably has you on his ignore list and did not see what you wrote . I can certainly see why some one would do that
GO here http://www.almuse.co.uk/ go to mandolin pick ups and click on tech.pdf download
If you ask for my personal opinion .then that is what you will get . just because I do not like something does not mean I would not support some one else's right to use it , but I am not going to...
"Mandolin Cafe for Dummies" ?
no capo ever .
<inflammatory language removed by Moderator> ! will you guys stop :mad: I am trying to diet !
I would suggest some type of prosthetic . the possibilities are endless , something on the tip for fretting and something hard for slides on the side . unfortunately you will have to make and/or...
The guitar playing in "Peter Gunn" does not inspire any desire in me personally to own an instrument played by Duane Eddy .
we have an local musician of some renown here named Harry Manx . it is his name . you may find people mentioning him to you
I have played none of these but I would expect all to benefit from some additional attention from a skilled set up / repair guy . buy used and the set up may all ready be done and it will still be...
I have had 2 great mentors in my mandolin life . one was Pat Lawson and the other is John Reischman
I do not have much experience with mandolins under 1000 or over 5000 , so I can offer no help when it comes to advice on what cheap mando to buy . that is the way it is . as far as tips on playing or...
Happy Birthday , thank you for all the inspiration