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  1. Personalize

    Truss Rod Covers are fun and an easy way to personalize:

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  2. Mando Mayhem

    This one is older than 20 years- yikes!
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  3. Combining Addictions

    Ice is almost off and I was thinking about fishing...
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  4. Ahhh- New Frets!!

    Happy Player:

    Well Done Bruce!! My mando arrived on Tuesday evening and I pulled it out last night after work and couldn't put it down. I absolutely love it. Just being able to swing away and not click is going to help me so much. Speed neck is a big improvement as well. I kinda thought it would be but never felt like trying to scrap it down myself. Also, the nut and frets are super nice. What are those frets? they kinda shimmer like brass or something. I've never had new ...
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  5. Tenth Anniversary Instrument

    A tenth anniversary Weber mandolin owner sent over these pics on Facebook.

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  6. Home Sweet Shop

    'They' say it's our last night of 15 below...
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  7. Yes- We Still Make Armrests

    ...for now...Somebody asked us on FaceBook... Plain ebony or customized ...etc., as usual...
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  8. Scalloping

  9. Bought a Used Mando?

    Following is a pretty common project, with a happy player!
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    Hi Bruce,

    Thanks so much for the great work on my Absaroka! Its playing just like I hoped it would when I bought it - looks and sounds great!

    Best,
    CB


    Re-fret
    Top cleat
    New nut
    New bridge
    Strings
    Inlay redo
    Glue bushings
    Replace TP felt
    Replace endpin ...
  10. Acoustic Background

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