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    Production of 1927 Gibson Fern total

    Having trouble finding the quantity of 1927 Gibson Ferns.
  2. Re: Mandolinist for Sister Sadie rerun last night on Opry Livestr

    Newest member? Did Tina Adair leave as I can’t imagine them having two mandolinists. I thought she was filling in that night as Tina wasn’t able to attend.
  3. Mandolinist for Sister Sadie rerun last night on Opry Livestream

    Watched a previously rerun on Circle Opry Livestream last night. Was very impressed by the mandolin player who I guess took Tina Adairs place on the show. I’ve never seen this gal before but man...
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    Re: Old Bacon Amateur Mandolin - looking for info

    Thanks for the info, where yours listed?
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    Re: Old Bacon Amateur Mandolin - looking for info

    I bought the instrument from a friend whose mom had it stored in the attic of her home in southern ,.ca. apparently the cold/heat caused a little drying out, thus the hairline separations. Would...
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    Re: Luthier Paul Hostetter has passed away

    So sorry to hear this news as the last time I emailed Paul it sounded like his Cancer was under control and he was in good spirits. I met he and Robin in my Antique store in Carmel and took various...
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    Re: Old Bacon Amateur Mandolin - looking for info

    Just picked up a #424 'Bacon' Amateur mandolin. Figure it's a 1922-23 w/ohc, cosmetically vg condition except for separation cracks due to shrinkage and fret board needing a slight reglue towards the...
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    Re: Colored Arisrocracy Lyrics

    Always thought it was an instrumental but heard a group on YouTube playing it and singing. Hard to decipher the vocals as it was live and at a noisy venue.
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    Colored Arisrocracy Lyrics

    Need the lyrics for Colored Aristocracy. Can't seem to find them online anywhere.
    Thanks!
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    Re: Dawg Roots and Dawg Grass Books

    I don't know if that was the idea or not but I've found its better for me to hear and see rather than to just see the transcriptions. The phrasings and nuances are easier to learn if one can hear the...
  11. Re: Meaning of the UV-S2S date code inside Montery mandolins

    The guitars have the same code from the 1945-1968 era. Probably a factory designation as to location..it could also mean the Ukulele- Violin department and Spring 2nd shift...
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    Re: some very nice mandolin playing by Duane Compton

    Probably Dearstone.
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    Re: My D string is buzzing

    Pluck the sting and hold the pearl button on each string and see if it goes away.
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    Re: My D string is buzzing

    Could be that the knob on your tuning pegs is loose. That's happened to me a number of times and it was just a case of tightening the pearl button.
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    Re: Are lessons really worth it?

    You might want to check out The academy of Bluegrass lessons online with Mike Marshall. Great for beginners.
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    Re: Value of Ricky Skaggs Signed Mandolin

    I was at Wintergrass a few years back and handed Ricky my Gilchrist and asked him to sign it. He had his sharpie and was about ready to sign it when he noticed the headstock, we both had a good laugh...
  17. Re: Octave mandolin in Target ad featuring The Band Perry

    What was that? Good grief that's bad and I mean bad in a bad way.....
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    Re: Chris Thile - Bach: Sonata No. 1 in G Minor

    That's just good stuff!
  19. Thread: a nice zither

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    Re: a nice zither

    I have one in my store right now. Exquisite rosewood front and back.
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    Re: new Gibson build quality?

    Maybe not but attention to detail usually shows intent to produce a quality product.
  21. Thread: Steeldrivers

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    Re: Steeldrivers

    Brent Truitt...
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    Re: Just for fun- 1924 Gibson Loyd Loar F5

    ??? Hmmm. Don't get it...
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    Re: Compare Three F5 Mandolins

    1....3......2
  24. Re: Old & In The Way - The Complete Boarding House Tapes

    Only available as a download?
  25. Re: Playing by Ear, Playing by Music. A short essay defending bot

    Well, I guess if one could figure out tunes that tab/notation isn't available they could certainly figure out tunes that do have the same. Ideally one should take the time to learn to sight read but...
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