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Bob Clark replied to a thread UPS rant in General Mandolin Discussions

I just today received a card from my local Post Office saying that a trailer truck carrying mail from the local post offices was in an accident and...

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Dec-09-2019, 8:29am

Bob Clark replied to a thread Prettiest A model I have seen in a while in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

We are truly living in a Golden Age of luthiery. We are fortunate for this and really should take note of it. Exceptional instruments are available...

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Dec-04-2019, 9:48pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Old Mandolin Restorer's Dilemma in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I don't know. I had the steel roof on one of my barns re-sealed last year and it came out about like that. It doesn't leak any more. . .well,...

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Dec-04-2019, 12:21pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread I put new strings on and positioned the bridge myself in General Mandolin Discussions

Amen to that, brother. It is one more way I get pleasure out of my mandolins.

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Dec-03-2019, 9:18pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Us newbies are cracking on ;) in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

That is a very pretty cat!

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Dec-03-2019, 7:06am

Bob Clark replied to a thread Tuner...not Tuners in Equipment

Another Snark fan here. I have a bunch of clip-ons and one non-clip-on (a Korg that works really well). Maybe I am easy to please but they all work...

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Nov-28-2019, 9:57pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Best Armrest in Equipment

Thanks, Joey. I hope you and your family have also enjoyed their holiday. The CA armrest does not detract from the tone of my CF at all. Due to...

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Nov-28-2019, 11:33am

Bob Clark replied to a thread Best Armrest in Equipment

Hi Joey, My Crystal Forest is one of the instruments I have a Cumberland Acoustics armrest on. Works great. I like that it's on the small side...

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Nov-25-2019, 10:41pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Best Armrest in Equipment

Seems there is an armrest out there for everyone. I'm not sure there really is a best. As others have said, find the one that works for you. I...

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Nov-25-2019, 10:33pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread To A Higher Standard in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

Cool story, Mike. Thanks for posting it. I never really thought of it that way, but the teacher really has a point. Rhythm or notes off 6% of the...

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Nov-25-2019, 10:28pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Where do all the Mandolin Cafe decals end up? in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Mike, I sure hope you enjoyed your time in this pretty little corner of the world. I moved here forty years ago, not intending to stay. Just...

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Nov-25-2019, 9:47pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread First pickguard Attempt in Builders and Repair

Seems highly likely, Joey. I'm still diggin' my Crystal Forest seven years in (Terry's #14).

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Nov-25-2019, 9:42pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Where do all the Mandolin Cafe decals end up? in General Mandolin Discussions

Cool trailer. I also like that there is a Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival sticker on it, as that is in my home town. It's actually in...

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Nov-25-2019, 9:35pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Emando players: What do you want in an amp? in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

Oh well, if that's the biggest mistake I made today, then it was a pretty good day. Thanks for pointing it out. :)

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Nov-25-2019, 9:54am

Bob Clark replied to a thread Emando players: What do you want in an amp? in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

Hi Martin, I won't pretend to know anything about amps because I don't. I can tell you what works for me, though. Please bear in mind that my...

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Nov-24-2019, 3:25pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread First pickguard Attempt in Builders and Repair

Nice job, Joey! Looks like it belongs there.

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Nov-23-2019, 9:29pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Stripped screw on case in Builders and Repair

+1 on this. My experience with them is mainly on farm equipment, but mirrors Jeff's exactly.

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Nov-22-2019, 9:31am

Bob Clark replied to a thread What's the weirdest MUSICAL thing you've ever done? in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks Bratsche! If I can figure out a way to video this, I will give it a try. I should at least be able to get some pictures. I'll let you know....

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Nov-20-2019, 7:16am

Bob Clark replied to a thread What's the weirdest MUSICAL thing you've ever done? in General Mandolin Discussions

I don't actually do anything I think of as weird musically, but I will offer this. I play my mandolin for feral cats. My wife is heavily involved...

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Nov-19-2019, 11:34am

Bob Clark replied to a thread Sirius Radio Replaced Bluegrass station 62 with 24/7 Dolly Parton in General Mandolin Discussions

Have to admit, I just checked the calendar to make sure I hadn't slept through the winter and it wasn't April first. What a bizarre thing for Sirius...

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Nov-18-2019, 6:38pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Case/Gig bag for F style mandolin. in Equipment

I have several different cases and gig bags and could give the pros/cons of each (in my opinion only) but to stick to your question, one really jumps...

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Nov-15-2019, 4:39pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Live From Here - Is There a Better Music Show ANYWHERE? in General Mandolin Discussions

If I am any indication, it's not an age thing. By the end of PHC, I had stopped listening altogether. I found GK's program very tired. I find CT's...

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Nov-13-2019, 2:12pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Live From Here - Is There a Better Music Show ANYWHERE? in General Mandolin Discussions

I am a fan of Chris's music and have been since the first Nickel Creek album. I went to a concert when Nickel Creek was touring in support of their...

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Nov-13-2019, 11:09am

Bob Clark replied to a thread Piccolo (Soprano) Mandolins in CBOM

I had Mike Black build one of his A4-type piccolos with a Virzi for me. Wonderful instrument, I can't say enough good about it. I use it in a...

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