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    Hello all, I have lurked on this forum for several years off and on. I have owned 4 mandolins, a Johnson, a cheapo, 2 Morgan Monroe's. Well I have been off the mando wagon for a few years but now I'm back on... Today I visited the nice folks at Capo's in abingdon Va where I bought a Loar LM690. So it's safe to say I'm back on the wagon again.

    I live in SW VA, about 20 minutes from Mr. Wayne Henderson's place, and in the heart of bluegrass/old time music.

    I look forward to learning this instrument again, and building on where I left off a few years ago, I also look forward to researching on this site, some of the tips and techniques that I may have lost during my break.

    Thanks and god bless
    Charles

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    Welcome home.

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    Hi Charles. Welcome.
    Lots of info here from experienced guys & gals.
    Living in SW Va, you're at the epicenter of country & bluegrass and mountain music for sure!
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    Welcome Charles

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    Welcome to the café!
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    Welcome back!
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    Welcome to the forum... enjoy!

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    Welcome, Charles. Jump in. The forum is fine.

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    Welcome to the Cafe!

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    Greetings from Richmond. I've also been to Capo's Music and Rugby too!

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    Enjoy the new mandolin!
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    Glad you're here. The mandolin is a great instrument and the people that play them are as well. Welcome!
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    that Loar is actually a 590, I fat fingered the number 6 when I was typing... Sorry if there was any confusion.
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