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    Re: Mike Compton Rare & Fine

    I have only begun to do a deep dive into this album, which is really amazing. I thought I recognized "Bill's Blues" from somewhere, and dug around the CDs, and turned up Skip Gorman's great "Old...
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    Re: My Great-Grandpa's Mandolin

    We here in the Mandolin Café community can barely contain ourselves when these great "true mando find" stories hit so sorry for the avalanche. We're used to it but for a newbie the sheer quantity of...
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    Re: Duff Mandolin owners in the Southwest USA

    Did somebody say show me the one-piece back? 132086

    The burst is quite subdued but looks more intense due to the lighting, low autumn sun, etc.

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    Re: Duff Mandolin owners in the Southwest USA

    Here's a pic. Red spruce top, Waverlys, varnish finish, small pickguard.
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    Re: Ellis F5 vs. Gibson F5 vs. Collings MF5

    - hilarious.

    I can't stress enough that my feelings about going for the black tongue are strictly a matter of taste and I do not think anyone desiring one should be denied that privilege. To...
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    Re: Duff Mandolin owners in the Southwest USA

    I will say one thing, and YMMV: I think a Duff is not as loud, per se, as a Gibson. Compton says "you have to dig into it" or to that effect, and that is exactly how the Duff is - it will get plenty...
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    Re: Duff Mandolin owners in the Southwest USA

    I have a 2006 Duff, acquired from Tony Williamson at Mandolin Central. I replaced someone's $1500 down payment and I remember I used to send him a check every once in a while, and finally sold a 2001...
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    Re: 1924 F-5 Master Model Mandolin

    <ordering another box of popcorn> this movie is fantastic. And it's real life. I hope we hear back from Grandson.
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    Re: Monroe mando camp in Spt

    I signed up - attended one back at the Int'l Bluegrass Museum in 2009 I believe and I think I might actually be ready this time. Looks really cool.
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    FYI: www.bluegrassbox.com has posted a house...

    FYI: www.bluegrassbox.com has posted a house concert by Mike and David. Having just seen them near Philly, I can say it was quite a treat. Anyway the show is very good, and a must for all you...
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    I respectfully suggest Banjo is not essential....

    I respectfully suggest Banjo is not essential. Bluegrass is all over the map. Defining bluegrass is like the IRS's 20 factors to distinguish independant contractors from employees, i.e., a question...
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