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Jan-16-2019, 8:08am

Astro replied to a thread How To Avoid Losing An Expensive Pick in Equipment

Tell your wife how much you paid for that piece of plastic triangle. After that you wont be losing it.

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Jan-12-2019, 8:54am

Astro replied to a thread Would it be a dumb move? in General Mandolin Discussions

Probably. Individual instruments vary but I've heard lots of folks pleased with their Kentucky. I cant recall many bragging about their Kelly. Also...

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Jan-06-2019, 11:28pm

Astro replied to a thread Strap pin yes or no in a A-5 in General Mandolin Discussions

I wouldn't have another A model without one. I added one to mine and also to my primary guitar. To me its an added value. To someone who doesnt want...

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Jan-05-2019, 6:14pm

Astro replied to a thread Best mic rig to record to android phone video? in Equipment

I've been using the irig pre to run from my phone to my usual mics. It can even do your mics that require phantom power. Its a cheap solution if you...

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Jan-01-2019, 11:02pm

Astro replied to a thread Using the Tile or other GPS tracker in case in Equipment

I wish I could glue a Tile on my Blue Chip pick...hmm, now there's an idea. I wonder what a tile would sound like? Will they make a 3 point with a...

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Dec-31-2018, 9:50am

Astro replied to a thread NMD Elkhorn A-5 Deluxe in General Mandolin Discussions

Those mandos are serious eye candy. Get me drooling every time I see a picture of one. He should change the name to Elkporn. They probably should be...

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Dec-31-2018, 9:45am

Astro replied to a thread Opinion about Gibson F-5G and F-9 new iterations in General Mandolin Discussions

Just ribbing ya. I actually have a banjo too that I try to keep in the closet. Really wish I was young enough to get good on that thing. I play claw...

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Dec-30-2018, 9:26am

Astro replied to a thread Opinion about Gibson F-5G and F-9 new iterations in General Mandolin Discussions

Traitor

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Dec-29-2018, 9:40am

Astro replied to a thread Saw a Very Early Gibson Today in General Mandolin Discussions

Re : "It would probably sound like this one. https://youtu.be/85a7BaTbU9s" Interesting to see how "scooped out" the rim is. Makes a more...

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Dec-29-2018, 9:21am

Astro replied to a thread Opinion about Gibson F-5G and F-9 new iterations in General Mandolin Discussions

I LOVE my 2012 Harvey F5G. Its hard to believe that was almost 7 years ago now. I have played another 2012 that was as good as mine. But I haven't...

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Dec-29-2018, 8:58am

Astro replied to a thread mandolin comparison of three high class F 5 mandolins in Equipment

Doing some serious hair splittin here. The biggest difference I hear is the wonderful voice and accent. Would you read me a bed time story ?

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Dec-27-2018, 8:06am

Astro replied to a thread A style / F style - Which came first ??. in General Mandolin Discussions

No wonder we never found those missing link mando models...we've been digging in the wrong place !

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Dec-26-2018, 8:55am

Astro replied to a thread choosing a mandolin for playability in Equipment

What is wrong with you people ? OF COURSE HE NEEDS A NEW MANDOLIN !!!!!!!!!

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Dec-26-2018, 8:41am

Astro replied to a thread A style / F style - Which came first ??. in General Mandolin Discussions

OK, it was just a theory...

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Dec-26-2018, 8:34am

Astro replied to a thread A style / F style - Which came first ??. in General Mandolin Discussions

One day, in a cave deep under Nashville, archeologists will find the fossil evidence of B, C, D, and E style mandolins. Until then, we must believe...

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Dec-26-2018, 8:09am

Astro replied to a thread Using the Tile or other GPS tracker in case in Equipment

I have a tile on my key chain because I loose my keys a lot (several offices, storage units, and a big wad of keys means I put them down in various...

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Dec-24-2018, 9:41am

Astro replied to a thread Beginner Seeking Advice - Guitar or Octave Mandolin? in CBOM

There is a lot of good advice here. I'm going to have to say that if your primary goal is to move into singing, then go with guitar. Its an...

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Dec-18-2018, 10:04pm

Astro replied to a thread New Eastman OM in CBOM

I have the shorter scale Pono as well. There are some threads on it here. It is richer sounding with more sustain. More "guitar-like" in tone as you...

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Dec-18-2018, 9:16pm

Astro replied to a thread Five large condensers and one ribbon mic on a F 5 style mandolin in Equipment

Nice playing and all great sounding mics. So the differences are pretty subtle. I would love to have any of them. So now I'm going to greatly...

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