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    Re: Gail Hester Mandolins

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    Re: Gail Hester Mandolins

    This luthier may make very fine mandolins. It is unusual though to see that type of posting on the internet--particularly the part about "ringing someone's neck." If that were a fabricated statement...
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    Re: Gail Hester Mandolins

    Not really that interested. I guess anyone who would want to deal with this particular luthier can read all about it. I have learned to do as much independent research as possible these days and not...
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    Re: Gail Hester Mandolins

    Did a search on the net re hester mandolins--found one very unhappy client posting there--pictures and emails that are very graphic. Have not found any posting by the luthier of a dispute of the...
  5. Thread: What's going on?

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    Re: What's going on?

    I have read through this thread and it looks like a waste of time and effort. When I bought my first mandolin, and my only mandolin at this point, I tuned in to this site and talked to several...
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    Re: Solid vs handcarved?

    As I said guys, just checking in to see if there have been any constructive and helpful responses to Mr. Fear's question posed above. Having seen none, I will move along. Not looking for any kind of...
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    Re: Solid vs handcarved?

    Thought I would check back for the list of "differences" requested by Mr. Fear... Ran the core of this thread past some of the musicians I was practicing with last evening. They thought it was just...
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    Re: Solid vs handcarved?

    This thread has gotten a bit defensive in tone (pun intended). Going to go off now and enjoy my reasonably priced Loar 700 and learn the rest of Dark Hollow for practice this eve. Everyone enjoy the...
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    Re: Solid vs handcarved?

    Not answering for Folkmusician.com, but I can tell you that with a new bridge and proper set up the 700 is a real competitor--and I get this information from those who play and listen to the high end...
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    Re: Solid vs handcarved?

    What you say is true to a certain extent. the Savvy consumer is aware of the differences in quality relevant to price. However, sometimes, the lower priced item will do just fine. The real issue is...
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    Re: Solid vs handcarved?

    I guess a lot of this discussion hinges on what is the definition of "inexpensive." I have seen used mandolins advertised in the classifieds for half the money that I paid for my first house and I...
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    Re: Solid vs handcarved?

    That's interesting. I checked out some of the merchant websites for the "The Loar" 700 and I notice that the specs say "solid hand carved" for most of the body components. It was my understanding...
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    Re: Solid vs handcarved?

    Would be great if you could post where you read this information. I, for one, would be very interested in the source. Hand carved to me means hand carved,no exceptions. If merchants are...
  14. Re: Finally pullling the trigger to both buy and sell

    I have asked for pictures several times and I have sent pics several times without a sale. Seems like a small inconvenience to make a sell. Keep in mind that the person who says he or she may not be...
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    Re: Let's Pull for Gibson

    Of course the person asked this question can step up and answer the question if he/she sees it appropriate, but I don't see any reference to a "personal conspiracy theory." In my world, adults are...
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    Re: Let's Pull for Gibson

    Always managed to establish my residences and businesses beyond flooding danger. Conscious effort by me to avoid problems. Every business has risks and some businesses take more risks than others....
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    Re: Adventures In Carbon Fiber

    I should have added that the clip does sound good--it does. I am simply indicating that the sound is not what I am looking for in a mandolin. Some folks will go for this new tech and some won't. I...
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    Re: Adventures In Carbon Fiber

    Thanks for posting this clip. It convinced me that I simply do not like the sound of this particular type of mandolin. Just my preference and not meant to offend or to convince anyone else. So, I...
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    Re: Shipping Mandolins

    Well, there you have it. I'm beginning to think that there is not a mandolin related question that has not been asked on this site. I particularly like Robert Fear's observation about loosening the...
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    Re: Shipping Mandolins

    Don't ship it... Okay, that doesn't work. I agree that the string tension should be relaxed. Secondly, take pictures of it before you ship it--take many pictures. Thirdly, have the shipper pack it,...
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    Re: Adventures In Carbon Fiber

    No path intended and certainly I was not indicating that anyone's mandolin is too expensive. You can buy what you want and I certainly did not intend to indicate otherwise. Just an observation I had...
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    Re: Adventures In Carbon Fiber

    This has been an interesting thread so far. I have been following this forum on and off for a few months and my observation is that lots of folks have lost their sanity and gone completely nuts. I...
  23. Re: What ail's the mandolin player? Is overuse injury common?

    Hope you don't change your ways. You are an artist and the "old fashion" ways appear to be part of your art. I am a struggling, but very happy, amateur musician and calluses are merely a means to an...
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    I think anybody can get calluses the old fashion way--I know I did not use lots of brain power in building up mine. However, if there is a product that makes it easier, less painful and more...
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    Actually, since I did not hear from anyone about this I went on a net search and found the "original" stuff. If that does not work, I'll get my money back and try somethin' else.
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