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    String Breakage

    Hi All,

    I've been playing mandolin now for nearly four years and in all that time, I have never once broken a string. I use a fairly heavy gauge pick and at jam sessions, I pick pretty hard and...
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    Washburn Mandola

    Hi All,

    I'm hoping to find some information about the Washburn M226SWK Mandola. There is some stuff about it on Washburn's website but I can't find an Internet dealer that has one or even what...
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    Re: Keep The Lamp On Sadie

    This is a big help Russ - I think I can get the rest of it now.

    Thank You !!! :grin:
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    Keep The Lamp On Sadie

    Does anyone have the chords to "Keep The Lamp On Sadie" by Larry Rice in the key of E. I'm having a tough time with this one. Thanks a bunch!
  5. Re: Swannanoa Fiddle, Banjo, & Mandolin Week- going?

    Had a great time there! Had both of Radim's classes and they were amazing - what a great teacher and guy.

    Saw some old friends (Hey John - always good to see you) and made a bunch of new friends....
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    Re: Wayne Benson, on soloing over Sally Ann

    Wayne is amazing! Not only a great player but a very nice person to meet and talk to. It's always a pleasure to heard his wonderful playing in person with 3TO. Look forward to the Denton BGF this...
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    Re: Song of the Mountains

    Great - thanks guys for the info!
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    Song of the Mountains

    Hi all -

    This question has probably been asked before, but does anybody know the name of the opening (and closing) theme song for the PBS show "Song of the Mountains". Some really nice mandolin...
  9. Re: Guiness world record mandolin attempt ensemble coming up at G

    I'll be there - me, my Eastman, and my Mandolin Cafe ball cap. Hope to see some follow MC people there.

    Go USA, beat Germany! :cool:
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    $35.00 Vs. $1.00 - Pick Wars

    Hi all,

    Just got my new Blue Chip SR40 pick today (by the way, amazing service from the Blue Chip people; ordered on Monday (6/11/12), and received it today, two days later - that's pretty good!)....
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    Poor Man's Strap Lock

    Hi all -

    I recently bought a Lakota strap for my Eastman (to help save some wear and tear on my prized Bill Bailey strap). The Lakota is a nice strap but it kept wanting to slip off the endpin of...
  12. Re: Grammy Winner -- Alison Krause with Paper Airplane.....Yawn

    Congrads to Alison and her great band.

    Now that said, awards shows, like the Grammy's are pure crap!!! :mad:

    What about real bluegrass like Blue Highway, III Tyme Out, LRB, Balsam Range, to...
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    Re: Please define msa

    MSA is also a brand of pedal steel guitars

    http://msapedalsteels.com/
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    Re: newgrass jam bands tabs

    Some good stuff here - thanks for the heads up! :)
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    Re: Planet Waves NS Mini-Headstock Tuner

    Thanks for this product information.

    Just got one today from Musician's Friend (with free shipping) and I love it! Works great on my Eastman - very easy to use and see. It's also alot more...
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    Re: Mineral Springs Music Barn

    Sorry to hear it's closed. :(

    The last time I played there was in March of 2007 with the band Laurel Creek, when I was still playing bass. Guess I kind of lost track of the old Music Barn these...
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    Re: Custom Mandolin Stand

    Hi Chris -

    What a beautiful stand - very nice finish and design! Your Eastman looks great sitting on it too.

    FYI - I've used thick felt held in place with waterbased contact cement on a...
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    Re: Family Portrait

    Hi Chip -

    Man, now that's what I call a family! Very, very nice. Bet that 60' Kay bass is a real cannon.
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    Re: The Whole Gang

    Thanks George -

    I see you are a Weber man. I'm saving up for a Weber - it's my dream mandolin.

    Also, thanks for being the only one of 123 viewers to comment on my collection.
  20. Re: $1k to spend... thinking used... imported or domestic?

    Hi Phantoj -

    I've been playing my Eastman MD615 now for just over a year and I love it. Great tone, feel, and very well made. I've played "The Loar" and I much prefer the feel of the neck and...
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    The Whole Gang

    Hi all -

    Here's my mando family photo; they are a nice bunch of kids:

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    From left to right: Sturgill A, Eastman MD615, and an Ovation MCS148

    I really like each one, but...
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    Bluegrass in the Blue Ridge Mountains Week

    Hi All,

    Anyone going to the Bluegrass in the Blue Ridge Mountain workshop at Mars Hill College (Mars Hill, NC), June 20th through the 24th? I'm signed up for the Advanced Beginning/Intermediate...
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    Re: Lil John's BG festival in Snow Camp, NC

    Hi Alan -

    I'll be there - Primitive camping Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (sleeping in my van). Will be bring the Eastman and the Sturgill. Looking forward to all the great music this year -...
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    Re: Rounded Tremolo V-Picks...

    Hi Charlie,

    Yes, I've got a V-Pick Rounded Tremolo Mandolin Pick - love the grip and has a nice feel, but alot of pick noise on single notes (chirp/ping). Cashed in some stocks and got myself a...
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    Re: Sierra Hull's new Weber Octave

    Saw Sierra yesterday at the Denton BGF. She was amazing and so was her band Highway 111. She played the Weber Octave on two songs and it sounded great. She told the crowd that she was still...
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