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mandolin tony started a thread Kentucky vs Eastman in General Mandolin Discussions

which one is the better seller here & which model is hot right now. is it an A or F style, oval hole ?. what's hot & what's not with these two...

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Yesterday, 5:16am

mandolin tony replied to a thread Newbie joining the ranks - Eastman MD315 in General Mandolin Discussions

welcome aboard, very nice looking mandolin. look at the top, the grain is a joy to the eyes.

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Jul-12-2018, 6:50pm

RobBob replied to a thread Phillips Collection of Fiddle Tunes Vol. 2 Help in General Mandolin Discussions

You all do know that Stacy died last month don't you?

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Jul-12-2018, 6:45pm

RobBob replied to a thread 150 Hot Tunes for Fiddle & Mandolin in RSS News Feeds

That's not a new book, and great for folks who can read music.

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Jul-12-2018, 6:44pm

RobBob replied to a thread Squirrel Hunters in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I like your choice Chuck3, it has that ol time flavor and is about the tune as opposed to the performance. Man her mando sounds good!

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Jul-12-2018, 2:01pm

mandolin tony replied to a thread Happy Birthday Jesse! in General Mandolin Discussions

my God 89 years old. I hope he is sitting back, picking a little mandolin & enjoying his life now. very sorry to read on his web site he is not doing...

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Jul-12-2018, 1:34pm

RobBob replied to a thread Martin Monel strings in Equipment

Did one ever wonder about a deal between Martin and D'Addario on things like mandolin and banjo strings? The old Martin Bluegrass fiddle strings...

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Jul-12-2018, 1:14pm

Folkmusician.com replied to a thread Loar lm500 vs. Lm520 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Correct, The main difference here is cosmetics. The LM-500 does have slightly higher grades of wood and may have a little more time spent on...

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Jul-12-2018, 5:41am

mandolin tony replied to a thread Happy Birthday Jesse! in General Mandolin Discussions

how old is Jesse this year ?.

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Jul-11-2018, 7:41pm

Folkmusician.com commented on article The Song-A-Week Social Group - An Interview with Barbara Shultz in Interviews

Great read!

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Jul-11-2018, 7:32pm

Folkmusician.com replied to a thread The Loar vs. Breedlove in Looking for Information About Mandolins

We are not just apples to oranges. You have added grapes and cantaloupe to the mix! haha None of these mandolins are similar. The Washburn has...

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Jul-11-2018, 7:23pm

Folkmusician.com replied to a thread Loose vs tight feel in General Mandolin Discussions

This is a combination of string gauge, action at the bridge and nut and finally scale length. Lighter gauge strings will be easier to fret. Have...

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Jul-10-2018, 12:21pm

Folkmusician.com replied to a thread Kentucky KM 150 Tailpiece. in General Mandolin Discussions

The AXL tailpiece will generally match up with the screw holes, but the endpin location is not standard.

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Jul-09-2018, 6:43pm

mandolin tony replied to a thread Happy Birthday Jesse! in General Mandolin Discussions

I agree with you. happy birthday Jesse. a few years back I had my picture taken with him at wind gap & he autographed a mandolin for me, a real nice...

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Jul-08-2018, 3:22pm

Folkmusician.com replied to a thread Learning Sound Reinforcement in Equipment

Yes and no. You can do it that way, but you normally want a separate mix for the monitors.

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Jul-08-2018, 9:30am

Folkmusician.com replied to a thread Km-254 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Your mandolin is from the same family as the KM-505 circa 2007-2014. During this period they were different from the previous KM-250 and the current...

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Jul-07-2018, 10:33pm

Folkmusician.com replied to a thread Price difference of Kentucky KM-250's in Looking for Information About Mandolins

The newest (and pre 2007) KM-250 series mandolins are different than your KM-254. The new versions are larger.

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Jul-07-2018, 10:24pm

Folkmusician.com replied to a thread The majority of adults can learn to have absolute pitch in General Mandolin Discussions

I have developed a pretty good sense of pitch over the years. Close to perfect pitch (+/-10 cents) when tuning. I can generally tell when something...

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Jul-07-2018, 8:22pm

RobBob replied to a thread Eastman Blues in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I know a store that sells these for $399 new, so yes $300 is more like the used price.

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Jul-05-2018, 2:12pm

Folkmusician.com replied to a thread Buyer does not cover PayPal fees in General Mandolin Discussions

I should have been more clear. You are correct, that would no longer be net! haha. :) I was factoring in expenses above and beyond COGS. My...

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Jul-05-2018, 10:43am

Folkmusician.com replied to a thread Got My Weber Yellowstone in General Mandolin Discussions

Nice addition to the collection!

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Jul-05-2018, 10:33am

Folkmusician.com replied to a thread Buyer does not cover PayPal fees in General Mandolin Discussions

I've received millions of dollars through PayPal over the past 20 years. I had an x.com account when it was first available. They are not seller...

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Jul-04-2018, 8:29pm

mandolin tony replied to a thread Buyer does not cover PayPal fees in General Mandolin Discussions

I would just like to say PayPal saved my ass last year when I bought a Pickering XSV-3000 cartridge with an original stylus for my turntable & it...

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Jul-04-2018, 6:50pm

RobBob replied to a thread Blues, Stomps, & Rags #14 in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

Tom Mindte owns Pautuxent records and he finds lots of talent that would otherwise slide under the radar. Some of it goes on to big things. He is a...

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Jul-04-2018, 1:03pm

RobBob replied to a thread Martin Monel strings in Equipment

I bought one set of the Martin Strings at American Musical Supply, paid no shipping. Put them on my Collings and wow! They are nice. Good sound,...

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Jul-04-2018, 5:12am

mandolin tony replied to a thread Any Eastman MD-815V fans out there in General Mandolin Discussions

enjoy your 815. I have 3 Eastman's. a 300, 400 & 500 series. all different & all good in their way.

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Jul-01-2018, 10:46am

mandolin tony replied to a thread Dean Webb of the Dillards passed away in General Mandolin Discussions

thanks for telling us Jim. in my book they were one of the best bluegrass bands of all times. RIP Dean.

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Jul-01-2018, 10:46am

Folkmusician.com replied to a thread Which mandolin to buy with my budget? (approx $700 USD) in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Mandolins are constantly changing, so anyone reading this 6 months, 1 year or 5 years from now should do some research. :) The current KM-500 and...

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Jul-01-2018, 10:37am

Folkmusician.com replied to a thread Price difference of Kentucky KM-250's in Looking for Information About Mandolins

This would just come down to the pricing the seller decides on. This can range all over the place. From full retail (rare) to at or below cost (not...

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Jul-01-2018, 10:30am

Folkmusician.com replied to a thread Newbie post and new mandolin: finish crack or something worse? in General Mandolin Discussions

Finish cracks at the neck joint are not a big deal, but this is more than a finish crack.

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