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    "If I upgrade the tailpiece on my mandolin lamp, will it be brighter?"

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    Ouch, that mandolin seems a little bright.
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    Is that the best lamp I can get for under $200?
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    Best way to sneak a new mandolin into the house.
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    Because banjoes and indoor lighting (and plumbing) don't mix...
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    And then the salesman said "if you want a blue light, play a pentatonic scale, or "Roxanne" for red..."

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    Every bit as good as an F model lamp at half the price.

    First, "Mandolin Wind," then "Mandolin Rain," and now, "Mandolin Lamp."
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    The mando life of the party. All fun and games until...

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    "It will light better with a $35 switch."

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    Before you put that 100 watt bulb in, I would upgrade to a Cumberland Acoustic bridge....

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    When I told the repairman I was looking for ways to increase the value of my cheap import before I sold it this ISN'T what I had in mind.
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    The lighter the instrument, the better the sound! (Now you know why banjos sound that way!)
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    Musica aedificat corda

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    I'm not sure this is really what they mean when they say acoustic/electric mandolin.
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    What do you mean, 'did I buy another mandolin'? Of course not, dear. Happy anniversary, here's a lamp.
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    Ebay special...all original parts!

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    Monroe special! I knew a guy, who knew a guy, who knew a guy, who swears Bill Monroe used this lamp in his house!
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    Double post sorry
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    Set up for light gauge strings only, the tone really sparkles.

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    Play this one only in the shade.
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    Mandolin for sale with light wear.
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    Fish.

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    That mandolin deal looks a bit shady...
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    Don't fret in the dark.

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    Ralphie fixed the broken leg lamp with Father's mandolin.

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    Lightly worn

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