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I've owned a couple Collings along the way trying to figure out what has that sound that I hear in my head. Some of the Collings were too much of...

Why do they sound good? I guess it's because if you go up the major scale, like on a the D scale, you get 3 chords that sound good: The first note...

Now THAT's a great looking trio!

Bill Cameron wrote (re "the Loar"): "I think Gibson was nuts to sell this legendary trademark" I don't believe Gibson ever "sold" it. Greg Rich...

Also look for Rockler. They have at least one store in Houston.

Used it as a reference again today. I have the info in my 68 year old brain, which is why I always check and double check. He is the man I wish...

My wife and I were lucky enough to see this live last week. Vulfpeck is one of the best groups I've ever seen, just having so much fun playing out....

It was made by Kay. It probably came from the factory that way. I've opened a half dozen of these and they seemed to think that glue would fill any...

Have I started this thread in the under the correct heading? Or shouldt it be under general mandolin Discussions and/or Jams and Workshop......

The dovetail mortise looks fine in the picture. Why not repair the tenon and reassemble it as normal?

I wouldn’t play in the same room as that guitar player on the right. One could get ones eyes punched out.@

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That blonde does look nice. That is great that it compares more than favorably with some other imports. looks like the brand name is Afanti though...

There are two Woodcraft stores in the Houston area. Google Woodcraft and enter 77077 to locate them.

I picked up a short scale tenor Gold Tone, discounted, locally, New, for $200, No Case.. IDK if you can find the same price.. :whistling:

In NYC, that busker, no matter how sloppily dressed, is just a likely to be a) homeless, or b) a Julliard student polishing up for tonight's concert.

A4, Wood, 92 years old & A5. Carbon fiber not that old... Both got refretted in last 2 years ..

If needed, (rare) My level 1 is a Roland Mobile AC , Dyn M pickup in Mix A5.. AC 60 is the other amp, Heavy due to transformer in power...

The A5 blonde with tortoise binding is the model I bought. Yesterday I went to a local store and I played it side by side with Eastman MD-805,...

Just a Thought : basic humidifier: a damp sponge in a plastic Soap-dish for camping, with holes in it Does not have to go in the case but it and...

Which model mandolin did you buy? The A models seem to be around $565-585USD and Fs around $750-995USD with free shipping. For those prices, how do...

Evans became influential playing with Miles in the late 50's, especially his playing on Kind Of Blue. His rootless chord voicings became popular...

The suggestions to anybody looking for a beginner/inexpensive banjo is Deering Goodtime, Gold Tone, Recording King, especially the first 2, they have...