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Big Joe, Thanks for the reply. You handed me a DMM to play in the Opry Mills store way back and it knocked my socks off. I wonder, was the distressing a necessary part of the process or just for...

There is a change for many guitar companies as they are using torrefied (roasted) wood in the building of some of their instruments. Martin, Bourgeois, Taylor, and even Recording King have models...

I am in

I have attended Merlefest of the last 17 years and seen numerous changes that in many instances boil down to economics and who is controlling the festival. In my opinion, many of the artists that...

Can't wait to give her a whirl. Lots of mojo in that mandolin. We are back from the Texas grandbaby/ BBQ tour on friday so I will see you in a week.

About 30 at the theatre I went to in Atlanta. About 90% of the crowd looked like they were there for Yo Yo Ma.I don't think they did a very good job of publicity for the show. A lower ticket price...

Here is Barry's new baby. Kimble 191. It's a beauty. I can't wait to give it a whirl.

If she is to busy practicing the fiddle, use the Icloud to get it to your computer and then upload from there

Barry,

Do what everyone else does. Get Your daughter to do it!

I saw the show last night in Atlanta and it blew me away! They were playing a small room at Smith's Olde Bar to what Chris referred to as a mosh pit crowd. High energy to say the least. Opened with...

Wouldn't miss it. This is my 15th year. Robert Plant is closing the show on Sunday. I saw the show in Atlanta and it was terrific. A lot of Merlefest regulars in the band- Buddy Miller, Darrell...

Texas Sheiks- Jeff Muldaur. Good bluesy stuff

Something not mentioned in this thread is Skype. Real time hearing and seeing of the instrument would be extremely useful in making a decision prior to shipping. I have never sold on the cafe...

Looks like they will be at Merlefest this year!

I jammed with Arthur last week at his studio. I played his Monty F5, which is incredible, and he was wailing on the Gil he has for sale in the classifieds. The Gil is exceptional and needs a new home...

He moved a few years ago to Petaluma.

The Bluegrass Blog has a picture. Definitely teardrop with lots of padding!

Darren, Were you in charge of the Tiki Tent?

Maple Street is a great guitar store with many high end acoustic and electric guitars and a few mandos. They have been around a long time with the same owners whose interest is more towards classical...

Benicia is in the North SF Bay area. Arthur, Hope you had a good turnout. Is a MiniStern a little Citroen? A kid with a beret?

Great show, great music. The guys who do this show also did The Wire on HBO which many critics felt was one of the best series ever done. There is some carry over in the casting. Steve Earle was...

Take a bow Donnie!
You are one cool cat. Happy Birthday!

The net effect is less finish marring will occur overall since the gard protects the back. For me the increased volume is worth a few small marks.

Only the two on the right are mine. The blacktop and the on to the right of it which is my go to Mando. And I do have an inflamed Kimble.

This is Kimbleitis!