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Yesterday, 11:06am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Octave Mandolin or Tenor Guitar tuned GDAE? in General Mandolin Discussions

I’ve read other complaints on the cafe about lack of music stores and Luthiers in major cities...why do you think? In MT, where the whole huge state...

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Jul-09-2018, 8:57am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Cheaper Alternative to TP40? in Equipment

Just think about what the future will bring! I heard somewhere that material science development was decades ahead of applications, so the next...

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Jul-08-2018, 10:51pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Picks? in Equipment

My new favorite is a Hense casin triangle. I have lots too; bc, itone, D’Andrea, dawg, Wegen, primetone, j.pearce, most exotic materials...the tone...

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Jul-08-2018, 11:47am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Picks? in Equipment

I smashed my thumb a long time ago and damaged the nail bed...now I have a permanent split in the nail that loves to snag and tear! I’m jealous of...

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Jul-07-2018, 11:38am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Tone rite in Equipment

I don't take kindly to open mockery. You're welcome to discount my observations of rapid break-in of a new high end mando. You are also allowed to...

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Jul-06-2018, 8:49am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Instrument mics in Equipment

I didn't really reply to the question with my ominous welcome to the club. My mic collection has shown me that lots of combinations work for live...

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Jul-05-2018, 12:42am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Instrument mics in Equipment

You have opened Pandora's box my friend! Good luck and enjoy the ride. Please note my "too many mics" monicker!

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Jul-04-2018, 8:03am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread LR Baggs thru a tube amp?? in Equipment

Tonedexter is the perfect counterpart of the radius. You'll be able to get loud and have a great natural tone, and lots of feed back fighting...

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Jul-02-2018, 9:52am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Do G and D strings die first? in Equipment

I am in the "change strings frequently " camp, and my general benchmark for when is at the start of tuning instability, which happens initially on...

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Jun-29-2018, 9:42am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Dean Clawson mandolin worth? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Is that inlay a hand dribbling a baseball?

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Jun-25-2018, 6:46pm

Loubrava replied to a thread Looking for Recording Equipment Suggestion in Equipment

Very wise to record the lessons it's amazing how much info. you will get & only process a small amount at least thats been my experience. If you want...

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Jun-25-2018, 6:38pm

Loubrava replied to a thread Booster Pedal in Equipment

It would help if you told us what type of pick up your using & what kind of amplification your plugging into, usually just a decent Di box into a PA...

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Jun-25-2018, 11:13am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread What to do to help sore callouses in General Mandolin Discussions

Reduce callous thickness with an emory board. I use shea butter to condition my skin and keep hands from drying out too much. If it's shooting...

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Jun-24-2018, 11:42pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Testing a variety in General Mandolin Discussions

Sure you don't want to buy! LOL! You got MAS son, you might deny it, but you're about to buy one. Best start saving now, cuz it sounds like you...

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Jun-20-2018, 11:07pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Six hour road trip! in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

The Little Grascals, Ethan Setiwan, Dan Crary, Chance McCory, Casey Driessen, I'll mail you my CD for $7.50 (the Bridger Creek Boys) Benevolence...

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Jun-20-2018, 9:20pm

Loubrava replied to a thread Reducing Fingerboard Width in Builders and Repair

I just had this done went from 1 3/16" to 1 1/8" and had depth of neck reduced. New nut, re-fret, re-finish neck with a great set up cost 300.00 +...

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Jun-17-2018, 9:38pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Where are you from? in General Mandolin Discussions

I’m a child of a Marine, and moved ever few years during childhood...moved to MT at 15 Camp LeJune, NC Sun Prairie, WI Leavenworth, KS Coronado,...

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Jun-16-2018, 12:06pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Best Bluegrass Band in New Hampshire/Vermont? in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

If the budget is right, my band will travel anywhere!

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Jun-16-2018, 12:05pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Preamp & Earphones in Equipment

And everyone gets more attractive!

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Jun-16-2018, 8:56am

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Help me choose a back in Builders and Repair

The book matched ones will have the symmetry and eye draw to the middle, but the one piece will look like a topo map to a magical kingdom. A one...

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Jun-15-2018, 9:50pm

MontanaMatt replied to a thread Protecting Ui12 and laptop from the sun in Equipment

I've had my iPad overheat a few times from the sun, thus rendering my mackie dl1608 quite useless at a gig. I now lay a jacket or towel out of fear...

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