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Today, 3:56pm

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

Ok everyone else thought this too, don't say you didn't. It is meant in fun as a musician joke. "They're both professional musicians? Good thing...

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Today, 3:39pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Geek Pre-Amp question OHMs in Equipment

Here's my take on it as a former navy electronics tech who dealt with a few signal attenuation problems due to improper impedance matching issues: ...

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Oct-14-2019, 11:16pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Did someone say PICKS? in Equipment

Shown - actual pick assortment of your average player who can't believe anyone would spend $5, $10 or $30 for a pick....

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Oct-08-2019, 7:24am

Mandobart replied to a thread Wintergrass Headcount in General Mandolin Discussions

Welcome! You realize this thread was about a get together 15 years ago - I don't know if there is anything cafe-specific for Wintergrass 2020. We...

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Oct-04-2019, 7:01pm

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

I missed a few episodes while working nights. Going back and streaming them now. I've really enjoyed it. One thing I like is how every artist they...

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Oct-03-2019, 11:01pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Classically Trained, wanting to expand in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

I'm also a classically trained violinist. I took up bluegrass fiddle as a teen with lessons that were 100% watch, listen, play, repeat. Some 40...

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Oct-02-2019, 11:55am

Mandobart replied to a thread Trillium Octave Internal K&K twin spot “sweet spot” location in CBOM

I've installed twin head piezos in over 20 stringed instruments - fiddles, mandolins, mandola, octave mandolins, mandocellos, banjos, guitars,...

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Oct-02-2019, 11:48am

Mandobart replied to a thread Ideas for a mandolin, $500-1,000 in General Mandolin Discussions

His actual name is Howard Morris but his friends all call him Sonny. He introduces himself as Sonny. We jam at our local Old Time Fiddlers club.

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Oct-01-2019, 7:27pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Ideas for a mandolin, $500-1,000 in General Mandolin Discussions

Sonny Morris lives near me, and I've played over a dozen of his mandolins and fiddles. All are consistently great bang for the buck. NFI.

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Sep-27-2019, 5:52pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Jam etiquette in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow, 12 or 20 people in a jam is too many IMO. If there is available room its a lot better to split into two jams of 6 to 10. If you can, arrive...

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Sep-27-2019, 2:47pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Parting with a beloved mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

I couldn't bring myself to sell an instrument if I was already regretting the decision. I've only sold instruments when I had already replaced it...

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Sep-20-2019, 9:22pm

Denman John replied to a thread Mojo on beloved Daley mandolin in Builders and Repair

Wear it like it’s a badge of honour. Many hours of playing that mandolin got you there. I like it! Have you thought about putting a pick guard on...

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Sep-20-2019, 9:03pm

Denman John replied to a thread In praise of mandolin builder Matt Ruhland in General Mandolin Discussions

That must have been quite a treat sitting down with all of them. Did they sound similar to one another, or did they have different personalities? How...

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Sep-20-2019, 8:44pm

Denman John replied to a thread My New Blevins Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

That’s a nice looking mandolin! The peg head is a nice departure from the standard F5 fare, and the colour theme is classy. Enjoy it in good...

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Sep-20-2019, 3:52pm

Mandobart replied to a thread Please talk about your experience with the Mandola. in CBOM

Oh for crying out loud! How do you suppose symphony orchestras, with violas and cellos all tuned C-G-D-A manage? You think having an E string vs a...

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