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Apr-14-2018, 4:46pm

Dave Greenspoon replied to a thread Ugh. It happened. in General Mandolin Discussions

And after the acoustic quiver is replete...come the electrics...and then effects. Welcome to the "spark-side". Bwwaaaahahahahahaha.

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Apr-08-2018, 8:14pm

Dave Greenspoon replied to a thread NS Micro Tuner in Equipment

I've had one living on my Rigel for years now.

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Apr-05-2018, 8:58am

Santiago replied to a thread Playing the Mandolin with a Bow in General Mandolin Discussions

People have managed to clean their violins for centuries.

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Apr-03-2018, 3:37pm

Dave Greenspoon replied to a thread Friend of the Devil in Rock, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Rockabilly

Take a look at The Bluegrass Fakebook for a melody line in standard notation, lyrics, and chords.

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Apr-02-2018, 8:15am

Dave Greenspoon replied to a thread Your MAS Progression in General Mandolin Discussions

From this crowd? LOL Hold on to your wallet. Even better, pass it over to a trusted partner! It might be wise to give a price range, or even better...

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Apr-01-2018, 1:48pm

Dave Greenspoon replied to a thread Your MAS Progression in General Mandolin Discussions

Catch and Release: Vega Regent Bowl Back Michael Kelly Legacy O (Steve Sauve worked his wonders on this axe; I still regret the trade away) Brent...

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Apr-01-2018, 11:48am

Dave Greenspoon replied to a thread MAS -> GAS: Which effects pedal? in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

If what you really need is just a slap back echo, then find a used Flashback mini, and load in a slap back tone print. FWIW, I find the Flashback v.1...

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Apr-01-2018, 10:58am

Dave Greenspoon started a thread Replacing tuners in Builders and Repair

Thinking that a basic Jin Ho, Gotoh or Grover 304's are a solid step up for my Crafter a/e. Insights anyone?

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Mar-30-2018, 7:23pm

Jailboogie300 replied to a thread 1952 Bigsby inspired 5 string Electric Mandolins in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

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Mar-29-2018, 11:00pm

Dave Greenspoon replied to a thread Favorite Acoustic Amps? in Equipment

My Laney LA 65D sounded great with everything but my Rigel. Perfect features, sounds great. Love my Loudbox 100; great sound and features. One...

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Mar-29-2018, 10:02pm

mandopixie replied to a thread Poor Man's Gibson in General Mandolin Discussions

Hans Brentrup used to build a 'Poor Man's Loar' (PML) model. :whistling:

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Mar-26-2018, 12:17pm

Santiago replied to a thread Hannah Johnson, 2018 MonManCamp Video Scholarship Winner in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

A well-earned reward.

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Mar-26-2018, 11:44am

Dave Greenspoon replied to a thread Amp Settings in Equipment

Pops, I'm on a Whirlwind Leader Elite 1/4 inch cable from the Rigel going into the Baggs and a second Whirlwind Leader Elite 1/4 inch cable coming...

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Mar-26-2018, 9:41am

Dave Greenspoon replied to a thread Amp Settings in Equipment

John, I just spent a bit of time with my rig, first with the Rigel going straight into the amp. I started with dialing in, and was reminded that the...

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Mar-26-2018, 1:27am

Dave Greenspoon replied to a thread Amp Settings in Equipment

Got your note. If you haven't seen the user guide, take a look at the Getting Started page, and zero in your axe for the amp. Beyond that, I wish I...

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Mar-23-2018, 8:38am

Santiago replied to a thread What's with the "Product"?? in General Mandolin Discussions

If you run a store, any store, the things for sale in it are products whether they are mandolins, Lamborghinis or cans of soup. To run a business,...

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Mar-21-2018, 6:40pm

Santiago replied to a discussion Week #299 ~ Azalea Waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

It's such a darned simple tune to play, but nearly impossible to play it like Butch did.

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Mar-19-2018, 10:51pm

Dave Greenspoon replied to a thread NMD: Crafter M85E in General Mandolin Discussions

Still not sure if I will keep these tuners, but the mando itself is a winner. Celtic/session buddy of mine (former retailer) was having all sorts of...

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Mar-19-2018, 10:43pm

Dave Greenspoon replied to a thread Acoustic pickup comparisons? in Equipment

<< The low G string is just under 200hz. If you can t cut everything below that, you will get a much cleaner signal.>> Yep. Here it is. I turned...

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