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yankees1 replied to a thread Old Settler's Music Festival - April 20-22, 2018 in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Where ???

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Apr-17-2018, 7:07pm

yankees1 replied to a poll Poll for Song a Week Social Group Week #469 in Song and Tune Projects

So what happens if a certain song receives the most votes ?

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Apr-17-2018, 5:02pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Girouard Mandolins in General Mandolin Discussions

If you like ovals Max builds an incredible oval also !

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Apr-17-2018, 2:55pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Practicing and tv in General Mandolin Discussions

Took you forty years to figure that out ?? :) Only took me about six years ! I guess I'm a quicker learner than you ! :)

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Apr-17-2018, 1:06pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Best Strap for Kentucky KM150. in General Mandolin Discussions

thebaileystrap.com

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Apr-16-2018, 9:33pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Best Strap for Kentucky KM150. in General Mandolin Discussions

Bill Bailey straps ! Simply the best !

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Apr-16-2018, 7:01am

yankees1 replied to a thread Practicing and tv in General Mandolin Discussions

Every day !

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Apr-15-2018, 3:13pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Should I buy a new mandolin? in General Mandolin Discussions

If you can afford one go for it ! Twenty years from now you will regret more things you didn't do then things you did do !

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Apr-13-2018, 8:57pm

yankees1 replied to a thread what are the regular folks playing. in General Mandolin Discussions

What is your definition of deep pockets ? I know players who can afford whatever they wish to buy and always buy used and not that expensive...

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Apr-09-2018, 12:25pm

yankees1 replied to a thread My exxperience with TI Flat wounds and Blue Chip picks in General Mandolin Discussions

To my ears flat wounds have never lasted that long, sound wise ! I didn't really care for them but it seems a lot of players do !

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Apr-06-2018, 5:27am

yankees1 commented on article Pava A5 Pro Mandolin Giveaway Starts April 13 in Announcements

I will enter but I will be a no win ! I was in Lions Club for twelve years with 16 members and with two meetings per month we had a 50-50 drawing at...

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Apr-06-2018, 4:34am

yankees1 replied to a thread Lets Talk Eastman Line. in General Mandolin Discussions

Don't be swayed by the number ! A higher number doesn't mean a better sounding instrument ! I once had a 915 Eastman but the sound was far inferior...

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Apr-05-2018, 8:27pm

yankees1 replied to a thread My New Guitar ! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

A little early for my ###### ! - - - Updated - - - V-----

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Apr-05-2018, 8:02pm

yankees1 replied to a thread My New Guitar ! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I am a computer illiterate ! I also have only a flip phone !

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Apr-05-2018, 6:02pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Perfect for the mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Off to California !

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Apr-05-2018, 9:56am

yankees1 replied to a thread Ballpark for a Dudenbostel in General Mandolin Discussions

If your young enough you can put your name on his waiting list !

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Apr-05-2018, 9:31am

yankees1 replied to a thread Perfect for the mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Let's Get Drunk and _____ ! by Jimmy Buffett !

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Apr-05-2018, 8:46am

yankees1 replied to a thread humidification in General Mandolin Discussions

You are on the right path! Low humidity as they have in Arizona can damage your instrument ! A friend of mine in Az has tons of money but won't...

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Apr-01-2018, 9:37pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Oval Hole Model in Kentucky Artist Line in Looking for Information About Mandolins

As far as long neck ovals my ears like a Girouard oval the best from all the ovals I have played and I played quite a few at Gruhn's.

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Apr-01-2018, 4:59pm

yankees1 replied to a thread My New Guitar ! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Those are good ideas !

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Apr-01-2018, 3:27pm

yankees1 replied to a thread My New Guitar ! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I like things different !! :) We do play at nursing homes every Wednesday and the residents will get a kick out of this ! Great conversation piece !

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Mar-31-2018, 3:48pm

yankees1 started a thread My New Guitar ! in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Here is my new Bedpan guitar ! No, your eyes are not deceiving you ! That is a real ( used) bedpan from the 30's/40's ! I use it to chord on old time...

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Mar-31-2018, 3:24pm

yankees1 replied to a thread Posting a Photo ? in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Thank you !

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Mar-31-2018, 2:53pm

yankees1 replied to a thread F4 vs F5; or, how do you like your oval holes? in General Mandolin Discussions

I prefer an A style mandolin with an oval and a long neck !

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