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Dec-02-2019, 7:24pm

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

My mother was brought up to believe that corporal punishment was motivating. Not entirely untrue, but a lot of downside. I do agree with you. It...

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Dec-01-2019, 10:05pm

AndyV replied to a thread "New techniques" for instrument restoration (NMC) in Builders and Repair

27 min?!!! I couldn't commit

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Nov-29-2019, 6:31pm

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

That was my thought too. Then I thought of something Randy Bachman said on his radio show. He never puts on a fresh string set because it ruins his...

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Nov-28-2019, 2:51pm

AndyV replied to a thread Classifieds in General Mandolin Discussions

So you all understand. I'm not complaining. Yes, I'd prefer pricing was shown on the listings page, but no matter. This was just something I was...

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Nov-28-2019, 2:37pm

AndyV replied to a thread Classifieds in General Mandolin Discussions

I don't want to open the ad if it's what I'm looking for. If I'm not looking for a guitar, I don't want to look at guitar ads. If I'm not looking for...

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Nov-28-2019, 2:24pm

AndyV replied to a thread Classifieds in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks Ed. I assumed this much. From the programming/software side, how difficult is it to add a price field? As I said earlier - just wondering.

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Nov-28-2019, 5:17am

AndyV replied to a thread Classifieds in General Mandolin Discussions

It's not that they aren't priced, it that you have to open the ad to see the price. Currently that 650 ads for mandolins. I know, the headline will...

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Nov-28-2019, 5:13am

AndyV replied to a thread Classifieds in General Mandolin Discussions

Not sure what's meant by this.

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Nov-27-2019, 6:45pm

AndyV replied to a thread Classifieds in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks Bill. What I meant to ask is Why do I have to open the ad? When you select your category that page has columns for ad headline, photo...

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Nov-27-2019, 6:08pm

AndyV started a thread Classifieds in General Mandolin Discussions

Sorry if this explained already. I looked quickly and didn't see it. Why on the Classified pages does it not show the price in the listings, as it...

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Nov-27-2019, 5:09pm

AndyV replied to a thread How to determine a rare items value in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Info on Frank Gay states he built mandos. Anyone here own one, seen one?

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Nov-27-2019, 2:02pm

AndyV replied to a thread Early Bluegrass in Canada in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

Have to see if they do get back together to tour, and hope they come to the west coast.

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Nov-27-2019, 1:44pm

AndyV replied to a thread Frank Benko F5 copy in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Wow! Bernunzio had a handsome Benko "mandocello". Or is it an OM? 21" scale

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Nov-26-2019, 7:27pm

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

You forgot the cooler - big enough for two(?) cans.

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Nov-25-2019, 5:49pm

AndyV replied to a thread Resonator Tenors... in Tenor Guitars

Thanks Cornfield. I have a GT 25" scale. I thought it was a failed prototype having the wrong neck. Now I know they did offer the longer neck early...

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Nov-15-2019, 1:12pm

AndyV replied to a thread Does changing tuning on a tenor require different saddle? in Tenor Guitars

So glad I don't have a good ear!

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Nov-14-2019, 4:28pm

AndyV replied to a thread B & J Serenader Resonator Mandolin 1930s in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

It looks like there may be a diaphragm inside. That's silver paint

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