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I have a question for Big Joe:
I noticed you have a A12 "lump scroll" on your site, how does it sound compared to a modern Gibson A or F?
I have a friend that has one that needs so much work, it's...

My dad (b.1926) was a huge big band fan in the '40s. I even have a picture of him in a "zoot suit"!
After he married my mom (b.1929), they settled in to listening to Al Hurt, Les Paul&Mary...

Hi Guys,
I wanted to let you all know how GREAT my Rover Rm75 sounds, loud and punchy. The monday before last, I went to the bgrass/string band jam that I go to and that little bugger could be...

Btw, Soupy, how is The Loar opening up?

John

Hey Steve,
I used to have a Wallace and Gromit T shirt years ago, I don't remember where I got it.
How could have I missed this thread,I got a bag of 'em from Mc-Carr last month. Got enough...

Hi all,
Gail,this thread is active, although I'm not! Just recently I started work to complete my IF f-4, had tone bar braced it,got the back completed,ready to close it up, when I went back to...

Hi all,
Last night I pulled the trigger on a Rover Rm-75 for just under $250, the only blemish being that the logo was messed up under the lacquer, just cosmetic. Just in time, too, cause my...

...OOOPS, it was Bob Bogle who passed on, sorry for the confusion.
My condolences to all.
John Hudak

Hi, all
FWIW, "Walk Don't Run" was written by Johnny Smith, the famous Jazz Guitarist.I have the original!
So sorry to hear about Nokie.
John Hudak

Looks really good!http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif
Tell me, is it an IV kit? How did you brace it inside?
I've been working on an F4 from IV, they're great kits to learn...

I've heard that the company that owns GC recently bought Best Buy....:confused:

....anybody else hear likewise??

That tractor swings better than my drummer.....:disbelief::disbelief::disbelief:

I say fill it with concrete and use it as a boat anchor!!http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

at least it'll keep it from warping......

Hi all,
I can't open the home page or classifieds either.
I'm using internet explorer.
Thanks,
John H.

P.S. Gail,
I really like the "flying saucer" behind the brace, must make the mando sound "out of this world!"http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

John H.

Wow! Thanks Gail and Ken!
Gail, what is the approx. size of the transverse bar? I was sent the typical narrow tone bars, similar to an F5.Also, is there anywhere I can obtain graduating specs for...

I guess I wanted to "pick your brains" #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif .
Just trying to figure out what would sound the best(and I KNOW that is a VERY subjective...

I recently got a f-4 kit from International Violin (thanks, Ken!),and I was wondering where would be the optimal location for the tone bars? I've been told "same as an F-5,use #Siminoff's takeoffs...

How about an F-5 kit with a Sam Bush neck profile? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

How about "kindeling for a bagpipe fire?" #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

Hey all,
I bought one of the last Fullerton Gloucester mandos from music123 earlier this year.
There were 3 left,and the salesman said 2 of then were "not very good", so I told him to send me the...