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You might want to invest in a string winder. You can typically find them less than $10 online (Amazon) or any music store if there are any open in...
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Wow! That is nice looking! I really like the binding color. All that flame on the back! Nice, nice! Play the strings off of it!
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Thanks urobourous! I was initially looking for a natural finish on the electric, but I agree that flame top just pops out. I used to have an...
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Jun-01-2020,
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I do adore the Pava. Let's see your Morris! I like looking at mandolins just about as much as I like playing them!
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Jun-01-2020,
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We need pictures! I just recently got a Pava, and it dethroned my Weber as my daily player!
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Did a trade deal with them in the past 2 weeks. Seemed to be responsive as ever.
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Eastman MD 305--Hooked Gibson 5FG-- Done
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May-30-2020,
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Thanks Rob. I am counting my blessings, as they say. I used to have an import Fender Mando-Strat for my electric. I really never bonded with it. ...
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So I just got the 2nd half of my "quarantine" MAS this afternoon. I sold a couple of mandolins at the beginning of the lock down and have been...
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I bought mandolin insurance. It didn't help. I got one anyway.
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A fret is just a nut up the neck, right? Well, except it has no groves. But I would think if you believe nut material could have an effect on tone,...
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Seems a little like buying a heavy and expensive new machine to tie your shoes. It's a neat trick that someone could invent one but really whats the...
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May-27-2020,
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The single pickup with the drop top ought to be delivered to my house by Saturday! John has been great to work with!
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Its probably just the bad jokes and dull company that keeps them away. ;) Seriously there are a number of world class female mandolinists and yes...
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9:04pm
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Are you aware of Sierra Hull and Sarah Jarosz? 2 top level mandolin players roughly your age. They're out there, for sure.
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Delfest 2020 at Home schedule announced with free streaming!
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Saw this on Twitter. Starts tomorrow (5/21). https://twitter.com/DelFest/status/1263112105810485248
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I'd bet there is also a "stage Of Life" and "job sector" component to the Great Corona Slow Down. Those living on a guaranteed income (retired) are...
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