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Today, 6:30pm

Huck replied to a thread Dubova tenor guitar in Tenor Guitars

Congratulations Herzen - Nice looking and nice sounding tenor guitar. Hope you have years of enjoyment with it. Huck

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Today, 1:07pm

jim simpson replied to a thread Locating previously owned Gibson... in General Mandolin Discussions

Without a serial # or name of who you sold it to, it would be pretty tough. I've owned mandolins I've sold in the past and have spotted them at jams...

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Yesterday, 8:35am

jim simpson replied to a thread ALVAREZ MANDOLIN F Style A900 early 1970's on Ebay in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Allan, you are wise to be cautious. They remind me of the Gibson F's from that period as the neck join doesn't have the riser feature and the...

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Jan-16-2021, 10:34am

jim simpson replied to a thread ALVAREZ MANDOLIN F Style A900 early 1970's on Ebay in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It has a lot nicer looking wood than a lot I've seen. Without being able to play it, I'd personally would be reluctant to chance it. I have bought...

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Jan-15-2021, 11:59am

Huck replied to a thread Baritone Uke GDAE Wildwood Flower in Tenor Guitars

Very nice Cary - Thank you. Huck

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Jan-13-2021, 11:11pm

Huck started a thread New Eastwood Newport Tenor Guitar Funding in Tenor Guitars

Eastwood is looking for 12 pre-orders. Accepting deposits on a new tenor guitar. $150 deposit - Dark Cherry. Final price will be $599. Shipping ETA:...

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Jan-13-2021, 10:30pm

Huck replied to a thread Alternate Reality Fender Tenor Tele in Tenor Guitars

Oscillate Music does a nice job demoing in 5ths and 4ths. Sold them both for a fair price. I enjoyed the video, thought I'd share.

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Jan-13-2021, 2:52pm

Huck replied to a thread Ibanez Tenors appear discontinued. in Tenor Guitars

Oddly, They don't show on the EU website from your link, but do for the US website. Switch over to the North American site (If you choose...

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Jan-13-2021, 2:16pm

Huck replied to a thread Harmony H1201TG - $68 Tenor Guitar on Craigslist in So. Illinois in Tenor Guitars

How about posting some pictures please Joe? I'd appreciate seeing your work. Huck

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Jan-13-2021, 2:13pm

Huck replied to a thread Gibson TG-1 in Tenor Guitars

Way cool Rob - way cool!

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Jan-13-2021, 2:09pm

Huck replied to a thread Chicago Tuning Tenor Guitar in Tenor Guitars

Michael, Curious how you're making out with the new AVT1? Have you settled on a tuning yet? Hope you are still enjoying it! Huck

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Jan-13-2021, 2:06pm

Huck replied to a thread Ibanez Tenors appear discontinued. in Tenor Guitars

That is a shame Verne. Thanks for the info. They were an affordable stalwart and, I believe, built well. Perfect tenor guitars for the beginner. Now...

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Jan-13-2021, 1:35pm

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

Congrats Jim - 15 years! Julianne Petersen

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Jan-09-2021, 10:59am

Huck replied to a thread Gibson TG-1 in Tenor Guitars

Rob, That guitar is gorgeous! The condition looks excellent. I wonder how the aftermarket pickup sounds? Not a huge fan of planetary tuners, but...

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Jan-08-2021, 11:23am

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

Approaching this thread's 15th year. I don't think Elizabeth Taylor has already graced this thread. From recent Monteleone thread:

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Jan-04-2021, 9:13pm

jim simpson replied to a thread Gibson F-5L from '78-'82 Serial numbers and information. in Vintage Instruments

Pictured here is my F5-L from '81 and my Fern from '06. The F5L sn is 80501049, signed by Rich Brown, April 6, '81. The F5-L darker finish looks...

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Jan-03-2021, 7:49pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

Well put, Charley!

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Jan-03-2021, 7:48pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Nate Lee with his Pava F5 in Bluegrass Unlimited in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks for pointing that out, Charley! :)

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Jan-03-2021, 6:10pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Monteleones at Rudy's Music in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow, Shawn! Thanks for sharing that information. What a great find. Quite rare, I presume. Yet, it does seem overpriced, though I don't have the...

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Jan-03-2021, 6:01pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Speed of bluegrass... is it just me? in General Mandolin Discussions

I find it really enjoyable to hear, and challenging to play. I know it is an elusive dream, but I am trying to learn that kind of speed. Alas,...

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Jan-03-2021, 5:54pm

lflngpicker started a thread Nate Lee with his Pava F5 in Bluegrass Unlimited in General Mandolin Discussions

As a Pava Pro owner, I was excited to see Nate Lee from the Becky Buller Band in Bluegrass Unlimited this month playing his Pava mandolin. These...

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Jan-03-2021, 12:39pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread How Many Like Blonde Mandos?? in General Mandolin Discussions

The top of my Pava Pro is blonde, which was one key aspect that really attracted me to it, among several others.

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Dec-31-2020, 1:02pm

jim simpson replied to a thread New milestone in General Mandolin Discussions

Congratulations Charles! I feel like I've been silent too long, lol!

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Dec-30-2020, 9:26pm

Huck replied to a thread String spacing? in Tenor Guitars

Examples of nuts widths. Most of the time - yes. Bridge & Saddle of an Eastwood Astrojet Tenor Guitar

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Dec-27-2020, 1:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread RIP Tony Rice in General Mandolin Discussions

Phenomenal guitar player and so young! I am very sad to hear. God be with his family and friends.

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Dec-25-2020, 5:39pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Whiskey Before Breakfast - Interesting Approaches? in Song and Tune Projects

I learned my version years ago from Baron Colllins-Hill, the online mandolin teacher. I would like to pick up my speed on that one. Baron is always...

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Dec-25-2020, 5:33pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread NMD Collings MT2-0 (Pictures and a Christmas Tune) in General Mandolin Discussions

That back is incredible!

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Dec-25-2020, 5:32pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Santa brought a new tailpiece! in General Mandolin Discussions

Really, really nice! Enjoy!

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Dec-25-2020, 5:31pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Who thinks a Mandolin Cafe Patch would be a Good Idea? in Equipment

Hey Joe, I bought a mandolin from you years ago. Hope you are doing well with your music! Good to see you here. Dan

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Dec-25-2020, 5:22pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread McClung Armrest in Equipment

Bless you all who have had it. I hope for the best for each of you. Doug, I am sorry to hear about your neurologist. Dan

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