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    Re: Should I get a capo?

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    - Avoid flaming or trolling – posts intended to create discord, antagonize others or create general mayhem. Be polite and courteous at all times. We expect spirited discussions...
  2. Re: The next time you are asked to play for free....

    when I posted this there where no other comments . it was meant as a explanation to the OP if there was not much interest generated to this thread as it is a great topic .
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    Re: Should I get a capo?

    [QUOTE=herbsandspices;1152082]By saying "A capo is a poor substitute for practice", that's (loosely) suggesting people who use capos are unpracticed, which in turn insinuates laziness and/or lack of...
  4. Re: The next time you are asked to play for free....

    This has been posted before . It is good though and thanks for sharing
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    Re: Should I get a capo?

    exactly where have I "disrespected" anyone Allen, in this thread .
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    Re: What is the purpose of the scroll?

    It makes the mandolin bigger ,which can be aesthetically pleasing , adds weight in a balanced spot , convenient place for strap . turns a tool into a piece of art . ( as stated by everyone who posted...
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    Re: Should I get a capo?

    A capo is a poor substitute for practice .
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    Re: Distressing a mandolin...

    You will need a distressed case as well
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    Re: Some new projects

    Great stuff Andrew . I really like the way your craft has been progressing these past years
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    Re: Distressing a mandolin...

    The postal service offers free Distressing .
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    Re: Distressing a mandolin...

    Would it not be better/easier to refinish it in a french polish . must be a way to get the shellac to craze early ?
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    Re: Should I get a capo?

    A capo on a mandolin is like a full drum kit in a bluegrass band . there will all ways be someone who will stand up and say " That ain't no part of nothin' "
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    Re: When Newbies need advice

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    He probably has you on his ignore list and did not see what you wrote . I can certainly see why some one would do that
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    Re: wiring single humbucker

    GO here http://www.almuse.co.uk/ go to mandolin pick ups and click on tech.pdf download
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    Re: Should I get a capo?

    If you ask for my personal opinion .then that is what you will get . just because I do not like something does not mean I would not support some one else's right to use it , but I am not going to...
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    Re: When Newbies need advice

    "Mandolin Cafe for Dummies" ?
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    Re: Should I get a capo?

    no capo ever .
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    Re: When Newbies need advice

    <inflammatory language removed by Moderator> ! will you guys stop :mad: I am trying to diet !
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    Re: using a finger stump

    I would suggest some type of prosthetic . the possibilities are endless , something on the tip for fretting and something hard for slides on the side . unfortunately you will have to make and/or...
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    Re: 1957 Duane Eddy owned Gibson mandolin

    The guitar playing in "Peter Gunn" does not inspire any desire in me personally to own an instrument played by Duane Eddy .
  21. Re: Video of my band, The Manx's, first show with amps (folk-core

    we have an local musician of some renown here named Harry Manx . it is his name . you may find people mentioning him to you
  22. Re: J Bovier / Blue Star / new Fender / or...?

    I have played none of these but I would expect all to benefit from some additional attention from a skilled set up / repair guy . buy used and the set up may all ready be done and it will still be...
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    Re: A Couple Nice Reischman Videos

    I have had 2 great mentors in my mandolin life . one was Pat Lawson and the other is John Reischman
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    Re: When Newbies need advice

    I do not have much experience with mandolins under 1000 or over 5000 , so I can offer no help when it comes to advice on what cheap mando to buy . that is the way it is . as far as tips on playing or...
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    Re: Happy Birthday Mr. Grisman!

    Happy Birthday , thank you for all the inspiration
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