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Oct-22-2020, 1:30pm

Timbofood started a thread C.J. Lewandowski has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in General Mandolin Discussions

I have just been informed that C.J. Lewandowski has been diagnosed with Covid 19! Pray for his prompt and full recovery, please?

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Oct-13-2020, 10:52am

Timbofood replied to a thread '77 D.Wm Halsey F5 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Just noticed your post grommet, Bill is only doing bows these days, his mandolins are now “collectible items” at least in my opinion. I was lucky to...

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Oct-08-2020, 12:17am

journeybear replied to a thread instrument an offensive weapon (no mando) in General Mandolin Discussions

Here's something that might not be much of a weapon, but is pretty offensive. :disbelief: It could be yours for only $829. Actually, John...

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Oct-06-2020, 10:07pm

journeybear replied to a thread instrument an offensive weapon (no mando) in General Mandolin Discussions

Here is a song Al Capone wrote while in prison. This got some news coverage when it came up for auction in 2009. I assume it was written on/for...

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Oct-05-2020, 8:27pm

Timbofood replied to a thread '77 D.Wm Halsey F5 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Maybe but, that’s not the “double case” I’m remembering. And yes, it was a re working of a lap steel case. I’ve been sharing beverages for more...

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Oct-05-2020, 8:45am

Timbofood replied to a thread Finally Finished: Soliver #001 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Take your time when carving! That’s a darned nice looking #1! Good work.

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Oct-05-2020, 8:42am

Timbofood replied to a thread Information please in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I’m sure we would all be happy to help but, we will need a handful of pictures when you can.

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Oct-05-2020, 8:39am

Timbofood replied to a thread If money was no object, and perfect bluegrass tone was only goal in General Mandolin Discussions

I’d see what Bill Halsey has in his closet! Just sayin’

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Oct-04-2020, 6:27pm

Timbofood replied to a thread '77 D.Wm Halsey F5 in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Yessir, I played that one and remember the case! There is also a double case out there somewhere that he made for, I think, his F-4 and that F-5. The...

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Oct-04-2020, 12:17am

journeybear replied to a thread instrument an offensive weapon (no mando) in General Mandolin Discussions

I once used my mandolin case as a defensive weapon. Does that fit the thread parameters? :confused: Once upon a time, 1972, I was working in a...

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Oct-01-2020, 10:29am

Timbofood replied to a thread Old Ironsides in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Very cool! Thanks for sharing this!

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