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    Re: GDAD tuning on the Mandolin

    I almost blew my coffee through my nose when I read that.
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    Re: What you listening to? NOW!!!

    The Decemberists.
    The Island/Come and See.
    from The Crane Wife
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    Strange Mando-Rock

    I'll just leave this here
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkXrfzzI-LE
    I'd like to see reactions. :mandosmiley:
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    Re: What color is brass again?

    well the metallurgy wasn't really my primary concern, my concern was that my last pack of them had brass 1st and 2nd strings sets (the Es and As), and this new one is instead the steel/silver color. ...
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    Re: What color is brass again?

    ah-ha. thanks.
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    What color is brass again?

    ok so i made the change from the J74s to EXP74s. Instantly loved em, gave my mando a gorgeous harplike tone.

    Well this morning I was detuning to make a small bridge adjustment, and my 1st E...
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    Re: Instant Mandolin Star

    we have a winner!

    unfortunately, I'm just as guilty and I dont even play guitar (stupid B string)
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    Re: Instant Mandolin Star

    yes, formerly of BBC, but he's one of those "rockstar" types. note the backcombed hair.

    and it's definitely dubbed.
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    Re: Instant Mandolin Star

    Every rock guitarist who holds a mandolin for the first time? it's either Battle of Evermore (truncated at best) or Losing My Religion.
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    Re: What do you do for your "real" job?

    Currently I am a full time mandolin enthusiast and Star Wars aficionado, but in the past I've been a Session Drummer, First Mate on a tug, Petty Officer in the Coast Guard, Ferry Boat deckhand, Ski...
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    Instant Mandolin Star

    KPjB9nual1A

    Still laughing at this.
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    Re: Picks, Picks, and Picks

    my mando cost me $500 + $60 for an initial setup

    That is the most I can afford at the moment. It will be years before I can afford to buy a Jam Master or even a Weber. But I can afford a...
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    Re: Whats a guy to do?

    your situation mirrors mine, moved to a new state for school, scrimped to get the mando i DO have, but know i already want to upgrade (although I dont mind my neck)

    At the mandolin store near me (...
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    Re: Picks what do u use

    I've found Jazz III's comfy, especially:
    http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/0/5/7/487057.jpg

    but after seeing the consensus, is a more blunt end preferable? I've practiced...
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    Re: What you listening to? NOW!!!

    WJ7bkGw7dM8

    Irish Punk with a Mandolin
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    May not be your cup of tea, but the melodic harmonies of random repeated sounds is found quite a bit in music, especially electronic. Bjork's music defintiely has this quality, especially her work...
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    Re: (Probable) craigslist.uk Gilchrist scam.

    nice.
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    Re: Affected by imperfections....

    let's not proselytize please. I realize the topic is a bit metaphysical but if this turns into a "praise jesus" forum, I'm out of here.
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    Re: Affected by imperfections....

    i dont have anything to add, lots of great words have been said here, but I will say Thank You for sharing your inner feelings on two of your most cherished things.
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    Re: removing neck finish

    BOILED linseed... right on.

    still havent built up the courage to actually do anything to the epi (especially with that new McClung on it making it look like a $5k mando (from a distance anyways))...
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    Re: removing neck finish

    gorgeous results! thats what i'm after as far as looks go, hehe
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    Re: removing neck finish

    taking the sanding all the way down to take out the stain is totally unnecessary. i found a decent playing surface as soon as i had gotten through the initial varnish and smoothed it out, however...
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    Re: Self Build electric Kits

    I've seen these kits around, and while the tele style does nothing for me (cmon, i play mandolin, its NOT a miniature freaking guitar) that huge headstock has potential...has anyone made an 8 string...
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    Re: removing neck finish

    well, I used some 180 grit to tear off the varnish, then went to 220 then 400 then just a green scrubby. I did this on the Rogue I have, so as not to ruin my main mando. Feels pretty good, but the...
  25. Re: Affordable mandolins for the playing professional

    note to self: dont bother talking about anything non-mando on these forums.
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