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    Re: Hanging mandolins on the wall

    Ever been to Acoustic Music Works or the Mandolin Store? It's a wonder they have any inventory at all they way they 'risk' hanging all those instruments on the wall.
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    Re: Ellis mandolins

    I have an Ellis A5 that is quite superb in every way. This may be off topic, to some extent, but I think there is a tremendous bang for the buck to be had in going the 'A' route. $7 grand is a lot of...
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    Re: Elixir vs D'addario strings?

    I grab whichever is on sale/special... EXPs or Elixirs, preferring the Elixirs.
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    Re: The days of deals

    I reckon it's not up to me and my behavior as a consumer won't be unlike that of a Pavlovian pup.
  5. Re: Am I Cynical or Maybe On To Something About Camps?

    Having been an instructor at a camp, I can tell you that it's no vacation and that when folks are paying for my attention and instruction I take the dollars they've invested quite seriously. I come...
  6. Re: The next time you are asked to play for free....

    :popcorn:
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    Re: Should I get a capo?

    Has anyone tallied up the 'yeas and nays' on this?
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    Re: Should I get a capo?

    Derision over capo usage is snobbish nonsense.
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    Re: Cafe members you'd like to meet.

    All the nice ones. ;)
  10. Re: New Acoustic Jazz Band- Mischievous Swing

    Great sound! I look forward to hearing more!:cool:
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    Re: The Traveler Eclipse

    Awesome! Congrats! That is so fine!
    :grin:
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    Re: Jazz chords for mandolin

    What exactly are 'moveable' chords? I have to say, since I began playing guitar as a teen, I've found them all to be quite portable. That is the beautiful simplicity of the fretted stringed...
  13. Re: Do you get fed at your gigs? Have a favorite place?

    Jambalaya and gumbo with fixings and dessert at tonight's gig! I can't believe this isn't the norm. It must be the culture. :grin:
  14. Re: Do you get fed at your gigs? Have a favorite place?

    Crawfish are like little lobsters, and when boiled in Cajun spices taste like heaven. Come on down!

    I like restaurant gigs and when negotiating a new gig, I ask for an included meal for the...
  15. Do you get fed at your gigs? Have a favorite place?

    I'm having boiled crawfish today! Love this gig!

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  16. Re: Dear Abby: Concerning being a responsible band member...

    I refuse to remain in association with the tardy, unprepared or unprofessional. There is no amount of talent that will compensate for these shortcomings and, in my experience, these characteristics...
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    Re: best bluegrass A-mandolin for $2-3K

    Yes!
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    Re: What makes a Decent Mandolin Player?

    I don't know but I can recognize one when I hear one.
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    Re: best bluegrass A-mandolin for $2-3K

    http://gregboyd.com/instrument_detail.html?instrument_key=1333

    I'd get one of these. :mandosmiley:
  20. Re: New To The Cafe .. Thinking about purchase ..

    That's a good choice, but you may find that you have many good choices within your budget. Happy hunting!
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    Re: That's not a mandolin

    :disbelief:
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    Re: Post A Picture Of Yourself

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    Picking in the French Quarter this morning. Had a little fun picking at the French Market after the fog lifted. Thought about picking up a humidifier on the way home, but decided to put it off...
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    Re: At least once every gig

    Could be worse, we could all be Viola da gamba players. :disbelief:
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    Re: Strap button location

    I have also done well with the loop under the fingerboard method.

    On my three acoustic guitars, I've installed strap buttons on the neck heel myself, preferring this over the headstock loop...
  25. Re: Cumberland Acoustic Featured in Fretboard Journal Magazine!

    Congratulations Steve! Much deserved recognition! :cool:
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