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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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Oct-12-2019, 10:42am

Timbofood replied to a thread The Guitars (and Mandolins) of Ken Burns' Country Music in Vintage Instruments

You da man, Mike!

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Oct-08-2019, 5:31pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Dropped mandolin in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I’m fairly confident that things have been “done a mischief” and your luthier will tell you it’s just a mild issue! Don’t worry, things could be...

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Oct-07-2019, 9:09pm

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

That would be a..... Wait for it... A shortcake! Ok, I’m on the road 2000 miles this week and I miss my own bed so, I’ll stand in my...

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Oct-05-2019, 4:49pm

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

The hardest instrument would be the one you have not started yet! I never felt like the mandolin was “hard” because I really fell in love with it,...

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Oct-05-2019, 4:42pm

Timbofood replied to a thread Harmony H35 Mandolin Chicago in Looking for Information About Mandolins

A buddy of mine decided he felt like he wanted to corner the market on those old black top Harmony dreadnoughts, for the life of me I cannot...

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Oct-05-2019, 10:37am

Timbofood replied to a thread Harmony H35 Mandolin Chicago in Looking for Information About Mandolins

This is one of the most impressive kind of things that happen on this site, connections with instruments and family members and the history never...

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Oct-05-2019, 10:28am

Timbofood replied to a thread Your average $150,000 guitar in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It would be great to play “scales” on.... Ok, I’ll go to my corner now.

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Sep-28-2019, 8:12pm

Timbofood started a thread Short notice! in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Heading to the Simpsonville area next weekend (10-5+), anything fun happening around there that weekend?

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Sep-28-2019, 7:33am

Timbofood replied to a thread Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Barely grazed him!

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Sep-28-2019, 7:11am

Timbofood commented on article Waterloo Mandolin Giveaway Registration Start Date Announced in Special Events

I’m glad the suspense is over! Enjoy it Tom!

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Sep-27-2019, 7:31am

Timbofood replied to a thread Did you catch the Ken Burns Country Music series opening? in General Mandolin Discussions

There’s a discussion of that show here somewhere. Mike is better at linking that than anyone. Also, I agree with the premise that music is in a...

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Sep-24-2019, 2:09pm

Timbofood replied to a thread The Guitars (and Mandolins) of Ken Burns' Country Music in Vintage Instruments

Being a Guild fan, I’m fascinated to see so many of them in the background!

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Sep-24-2019, 8:14am

Timbofood replied to a thread The Guitars (and Mandolins) of Ken Burns' Country Music in Vintage Instruments

It is so amazing to have a walking encyclopedia like you around Tom!

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Sep-23-2019, 11:29am

Timbofood replied to a thread '17 A-1 Bridge in Vintage Instruments

Is the bridge deteriorating? If not, why worry? If it is failing, then an accurate replacement would be the clear choice, for me. Does that help?...

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Sep-23-2019, 8:59am

Timbofood replied to a thread Did you catch the Ken Burns Country Music series opening? in General Mandolin Discussions

Opinions about subject matter, sure, there are always more “versions of the truth” to be told. As far as style is concerned, I think it’s always...

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Sep-23-2019, 8:16am

Timbofood replied to a thread Did you catch the Ken Burns Country Music series opening? in General Mandolin Discussions

I don’t understand the need to gripe about what has become Ken Burns signature style. It’s a freaking 16 hour series, what is it about the...

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Sep-22-2019, 8:09pm

journeybear replied to a thread Women with Mandolins in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

While watching the wonderful Ken Burns-directed doxumentary "Country Music," I saw a photo of June Carter posing with her sisters Ellen and Anita, in...

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Sep-22-2019, 8:00pm

journeybear replied to a thread Did you catch the Ken Burns Country Music series opening? in General Mandolin Discussions

I've been binge-watching and recording the series all day. I was out of town when it started, and thought I was going to have to wait for a repeat...

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Sep-21-2019, 1:11pm

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

Jim, that’s so cool! Glad that it found a home and an owner who knows just how cool it really is!

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Sep-21-2019, 10:39am

Timbofood replied to a thread Harmony mandolin in Vintage Instruments

I remember whose being a heck of a lot less money than those! $650? Plus shipping, well like I’ve said before “Askin’ ain’t Sellin’”!

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Sep-18-2019, 9:30am

Timbofood replied to a thread Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Sadly Clarence is undermentioned all the time! Let’s see if the esteemed Mr. Burns does a better job noting Clarence’s impact.

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Sep-18-2019, 9:27am

Timbofood replied to a thread Did you catch the Ken Burns Country Music series opening? in General Mandolin Discussions

I’m in total agreement Mike, I knew a lot but seems my education was lacking some as well!

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Sep-15-2019, 8:48am

Timbofood replied to a thread How do you test the qualities you're looking for in a Mandolin? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

That’s exactly how I feel too Tom, You can get an idea if a few things but, until you “baptize it by fire” in a band (or whatever situation you will...

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