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Yesterday, 4:53pm

Astro replied to a thread Sierra Hull and Chris Smither Live show in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Crazy great mando chops by Sierra on "People Get Ready" ...well on everything she does.

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Yesterday, 4:37pm

Astro replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Pretty Mando. Great playing !

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Sep-13-2019, 4:04pm

Astro replied to a thread Solo Performance Gear in Equipment

So true ! Dont worry, if you gig out solo a lot you should break even right about the time your equipment wears out. :)

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Sep-11-2019, 6:34am

Astro replied to a thread Solo Performance Gear in Equipment

What is AGF ? ohh ... Acoustic Guitar Forum ?

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Sep-09-2019, 11:31pm

Astro replied to a thread In praise of solid body mandolins. in General Mandolin Discussions

I'm just sitting here trying not to want one...and failing

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Sep-09-2019, 7:32am

Astro replied to a thread In praise of solid body mandolins. in General Mandolin Discussions

Which one do you play and which are you favorites?

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Sep-09-2019, 7:28am

Astro replied to a thread Finally, a use for a banjo in General Mandolin Discussions

Many of us have banjos. No real disdain for the instrument. They're fun ! This is just a good old fasion intra family ribbing. But they are loud...

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Sep-08-2019, 8:57pm

Astro replied to a thread Finally, a use for a banjo in General Mandolin Discussions

This is proof that there needs to be better background checks on banjo sales. Open carry banjo is actually more dangerous than concealed banjos. But...

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Sep-08-2019, 8:43pm

Astro replied to a thread Tonegards in Equipment

Im playing a Snark FG. Actually these days its a PolytuneFG. But I sympathize. Even though my tuner lives on the headstock during a gig, I'm always...

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Sep-08-2019, 7:49am

Astro replied to a thread Is this a "crap" shoot? in General Mandolin Discussions

Indeed its worth paying more to have one come in already set up sweet.

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Sep-08-2019, 7:39am

Astro replied to a thread Would you sacrifice tone for playability? in General Mandolin Discussions

yes.

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Sep-07-2019, 9:06pm

Astro replied to a thread Is this a "crap" shoot? in General Mandolin Discussions

Here is just an idea: Why not call The Mandolin Store and ask Dennis if he can match that. Maybe he cant and I'd understand but doesn't hurt to ask.

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Sep-07-2019, 9:00pm

Astro replied to a thread For All Of You On The Southeast US Coast in General Mandolin Discussions

We were so lucky to just barely dodge another one. As predicted, Dorian stayed just off our coast as a Cat3. But we had sustained tropical storm...

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Sep-04-2019, 7:42am

Astro replied to a thread Mandolins "Opening Up" in General Mandolin Discussions

I had a guitar that dramatically opened up once right during the second set of a gig. I actually played through the first song noticing the guitar...

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Sep-04-2019, 5:51am

Jake Biddix replied to a thread Understanding double-stops... in Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks

If I recall correctly, the Intermediate Mandolin instruction book had a whole section or two devoted to double stops and their theory. NFI, I just...

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Sep-03-2019, 7:56pm

Astro replied to a thread Mandolins "Opening Up" in General Mandolin Discussions

I think many feel it is true to some degree, but that the effect is very often overly exaggerated. And that it is relevant more for some instruments...

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Sep-03-2019, 7:19pm

Astro replied to a thread Mandolins "Opening Up" in General Mandolin Discussions

Some mandolins just have intimacy issues.

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Sep-02-2019, 8:58pm

Astro replied to a thread Help! YouTube blocked my video in General Mandolin Discussions

Happened to me before. Were you wearing pants ?

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Aug-30-2019, 10:56am

Astro replied to a thread Hypothetical high dollar mando purchase question... in General Mandolin Discussions

I think its wonderful that many folks feel they can tell those subtle differences. And I think its equally wonderful (and better for me) that I...

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Aug-30-2019, 8:04am

Astro replied to a thread Hypothetical high dollar mando purchase question... in General Mandolin Discussions

I agree with you. The only reason I rambled on about the blind fold test is that someone said when they play a 10k vs 20 k instrument they notice a...

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Aug-29-2019, 7:16pm

Astro replied to a thread Hypothetical high dollar mando purchase question... in General Mandolin Discussions

A big difference? I agree I may have exaggerated to make a point. Sometimes the difference in playing a 10 k and a 20 k is more like $9,950.oo in...

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Aug-29-2019, 2:27pm

Astro replied to a thread Electronic tuner: guide, or unquestionable authority? in General Mandolin Discussions

Not only what sBlock says, but also our sense of tuning even changes with age. So what you might think is in tune when you're 30 is different then...

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Aug-29-2019, 2:20pm

Astro replied to a thread Hypothetical high dollar mando purchase question... in General Mandolin Discussions

The biggest difference between playing a 10k mando and a 20k mando is 10k worth of imagination.

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Aug-27-2019, 10:52pm

Astro replied to a thread What has your mandolin been called? in General Mandolin Discussions

Why bother calling... Never listens to me anyway.

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Aug-24-2019, 5:40pm

Astro replied to a thread The Mandolins and Beer Podcast in General Mandolin Discussions

Episode 3 with Jenni Lyn Gardner was fantastic ! Now I have to go listen to that last Della Mae ep. ... And try some flat wounds...And lean in to it !

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