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Nov-27-2019, 2:24pm

V70416 replied to a thread Natural talent vs practice in General Mandolin Discussions

Yes! Interiority. Dawg said,basically,that years ago. Play(not practice) until you develop your own unique sound/style. Maybe it is time for...

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Nov-27-2019, 10:17am

V70416 replied to a thread Why do I want this? in General Mandolin Discussions

So you can get that Hendrix thang workin.

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Nov-25-2019, 11:16am

V70416 replied to a thread Waverly Tuners tight in Equipment

Had new Waverly tuners installed on my 1993 Monroe Gibson F5. They are sticky/tight. I'm sure it is because of improper alignment/installation. I...

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Nov-25-2019, 11:08am

V70416 replied to a thread D'Addario Strings - Ask Us Anything in Equipment

How about a set of Monel mandolin strings in 11.5 16 26 40 like the "custom medium" XT set?

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Nov-23-2019, 10:48am

V70416 replied to a thread Opinion on nickel vs. gold aesthetics in General Mandolin Discussions

Silver plated hardware looks nice when it ages. You can polish it or not. I like it when the silver gets dark. On a '26 Fern I'd settle for worn...

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Nov-21-2019, 12:45pm

V70416 replied to a thread Emory Lester playing a Prucha and Weber F style in General Mandolin Discussions

I want the Prucha with that speed-control dial! No,I need it.

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Nov-20-2019, 11:13am

V70416 replied to a thread No more EXP74's? in Equipment

I won't miss the EXPs. XTs are very nice strings. Still sounded good after a month or so of daily playing. My hands and ears like Monels though....

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Nov-20-2019, 11:06am

V70416 replied to a thread Nava Archtop #3; with a nice smattering of Brazilian rosewood in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

I was happily grateful you opted to play "Ripple". Nice sound! Beautiful instrument.

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Nov-18-2019, 2:03pm

V70416 replied to a thread D'addario String Comparison Video in Equipment

Just took off a set of XT Daddarios after about 2 months. They were still pretty good but I really prefer the feel and tone of Daddario Monels. I...

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Nov-17-2019, 11:00am

V70416 replied to a thread Material Below the Bridge in General Mandolin Discussions

Not nearly the affectation that is the last 9 or 10 frets on a full-Florida fretboard extention. A good resonant mandolin will vibrate not only...

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Nov-15-2019, 6:45pm

V70416 replied to a thread Who has thin bluechips? in Equipment

Whatever the thickness or brand I want speed bevels. I like to add a little steeper bevel on a Red Bear Xtra heavy for mandolin.

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Nov-15-2019, 6:35pm

V70416 replied to a thread What are you playing for the holidays? in General Mandolin Discussions

I always include Halloween as a Holiday,so playing the Theme fromThe Addams family gets me in the mood. Later on I like to play my heavily...

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Nov-13-2019, 11:46am

V70416 replied to a thread Live From Here - Is There a Better Music Show ANYWHERE? in General Mandolin Discussions

The MacArthur Foundation seems to think well of Mr.Thile.

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Nov-13-2019, 11:41am

V70416 replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

That Gil reminds me of the X-braced one I had of about that vintage. Great mando but couldn't afford to keep it. Such is life. Didn't see that...

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Nov-12-2019, 3:20pm

V70416 replied to a thread Disappointment in General Mandolin Discussions

We should all be so disappointed. Would you care to A/B the Collings vs. the Givens? Maybe just a brief description of their main...

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Nov-12-2019, 10:53am

V70416 replied to a thread Disappointment in General Mandolin Discussions

Very nice!

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Nov-12-2019, 10:45am

V70416 replied to a thread What does a mando set-up cost in your area? in Equipment

A good set-up person/repairman is worth their weight in platinum. Even if I could do it myself I would rather pay to have the job done well. ...

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Nov-10-2019, 12:14pm

V70416 replied to a thread Straps in Equipment

My Webbs: Last pic shows a replacement loop I installed. Not pretty but functional.

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Nov-08-2019, 11:22am

V70416 replied to a thread Straps in Equipment

If only Webb Straps of Monroe,Virginia still made mandolin straps. They are a very comfortable cloth strap with Guatemalan type designs and secure...

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Nov-06-2019, 8:49pm

V70416 replied to a thread Live From Here Joni Mitchell musicians' birthdays in General Mandolin Discussions

Oh! Canada! Whisker wheat. In Saskatoon? Thile's fills are so good.

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Nov-06-2019, 6:42pm

V70416 replied to a thread Live From Here - Is There a Better Music Show ANYWHERE? in General Mandolin Discussions

There are always some birdseye camera views of Master Thile's Loar in action,now with a pickup? Love watching those incredible musicians play so...

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Nov-06-2019, 3:16pm

V70416 replied to a thread Marty Stuart's ex-Loar? in General Mandolin Discussions

From the few,3,Loars I have played and the one '29 Fern,I reckon I would prefer a mid to late 20's Fern as my Holy Grail mando. (With a 1" plus a...

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Nov-06-2019, 3:06pm

V70416 replied to a thread just say no to a lone star in General Mandolin Discussions

Shiner!

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