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Today, 12:01pm

Timbofood replied to a thread "Refurbished Gibson" in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Yeah, almost shot ginger ale through my nose! Wow, what a “Nosbig!”

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Today, 12:00pm

Timbofood replied to a thread This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

How does one “Tap” a mandolin? If you tap this I don’t even think you’d get sap!

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Nov-06-2019, 1:06pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Burns & Clark in Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Ragtime

I don’t see any tape on the peghead. There is nothing so humbling than watching Jethro just letting it “come out” he plays with a completely...

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Nov-05-2019, 7:49am

Timbofood replied to a thread Marty Stuart's ex-Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

I use that quote often when people get a little “Too serious”!

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Nov-03-2019, 12:53pm

Timbofood replied to a thread The end of my playing days. in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks guys, I’ve never felt the need for that particular string changing aid. But, I do remember that from Ivan some long time back! Clever fellow!

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Nov-03-2019, 7:33am

Timbofood replied to a thread The end of my playing days. in General Mandolin Discussions

What is that, Sean?

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Nov-01-2019, 1:13pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Olive oil staining on top? in Builders and Repair

Yeah, what Don said!!!

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Nov-01-2019, 1:08pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Marty Stuart's ex-Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

I wish him well! Marty works very hard to keep his vision going, I hope it becomes the biggest thing in the state of Mississippi!

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Oct-31-2019, 4:20pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Re: instrument swap in General Mandolin Discussions

I am equally confused.

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Oct-29-2019, 6:08pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Missing the bluegrass sound in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Find a few people to make some music with, it is an accepting group of people! Don’t hide, maybe hang back until you find your feet. Bluegrass music...

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Oct-27-2019, 12:47pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Larson-Symphony Harp Mandola in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It’s cool, but, I don’t know about if it’s THAT cool.

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Oct-25-2019, 9:40am

Timbofood replied to a thread F2/F4 style mandolins? in General Mandolin Discussions

I’d be loading if I were there! Be safe David!

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Oct-25-2019, 6:52am

Timbofood replied to a thread Star-shaped electric mandolin with signature in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Is it Kosher?

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Oct-25-2019, 6:33am

Timbofood replied to a thread Old reddish / pink glue? (NMC) in Builders and Repair

After thinking about the resorcinol glue thing and coloration or, discoloration. Way back when I was working at the music store (75-78) there seemed...

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Oct-24-2019, 3:14pm

Timbofood replied to a thread 1923 A4 Gibson Value in Vintage Instruments

Sounds on the high side to me but, I’m not buying or selling these days.

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Oct-24-2019, 3:12pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Old reddish / pink glue? (NMC) in Builders and Repair

Richard, we all do that from time to time!

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Oct-23-2019, 7:08pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Mandolin Considerations -- Add to my List in General Mandolin Discussions

Where these “What is good in...” queries can be interesting, it might be just as satisfactory to send me the money and let ME go to Elderly (or...

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Oct-22-2019, 11:44am

Timbofood replied to a thread The end of my playing days. in General Mandolin Discussions

Well, he is without pain or misery and can taste his food! I will deeply miss his conversations, deepest condolences to Mrs. Kelsall. I will see...

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Oct-18-2019, 1:46pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Old Bacon in Vintage Instruments

I’m in Michigan..... Name- Barb-E- Cue or Oscar Meyer... Nickname- “Thick slice!”

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Oct-18-2019, 1:37pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Off in the weeds on my first mando purchase ... in General Mandolin Discussions

Just remember “It’s not a tiny guitar!” If the first was most comfortable, go with it, learn what you like and figure out what you think you want...

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Oct-18-2019, 6:31am

Timbofood replied to a thread Old Bacon in Vintage Instruments

Yep, that’s a fantastic piece to have inherited! Play it, play it a lot!

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Oct-18-2019, 6:24am

Timbofood replied to a thread Does anyone have a case like this? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

It’s good to see the end of a project like this!

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Oct-15-2019, 5:44pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Derr mandolin, Toledo in Vintage Instruments

I love this stuff!

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Oct-14-2019, 12:34pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Help me find a mando for my 10 yr old daughter in General Mandolin Discussions

Let her use the Collings, when I sold instruments it was the kid whose parents saw the value in getting a better instrument so the problem would not...

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Oct-13-2019, 8:07pm

Timbofood replied to a thread I have a superton, what next? in Builders and Repair

A couple of quarts of cocktail components and time. Some for cleaning parts and the rest to get you through the rest of the project one step at a...

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Oct-13-2019, 8:01pm

Timbofood replied to a thread What instrument is the hardest? My experience in General Mandolin Discussions

The hard thing is the tuning, but, if you have time...

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